David Edwin Friesen, age 83 of Owatonna, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home in Owatonna.

David "Gramps" Friesen was born in Faribault, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Bultman) Friesen, on January 16, 1941. He grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School. On June 22, 1963, he was married to Sharon Wutschke at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Faribault.  David worked in the tool and die department at Jostens until he retired in 2006; three months short of 47 years. He was active in the Owatonna Gun Club and was a member of the Owatonna Eagles. David enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family and dancing with his wife.

He is survived by his children Mike (and Janet) Friesen of Owatonna, Colleen Friesen of Faribault, grandchildren Teigen (and Adam) Kline, Katie (and Chris) Haakonson, great grandchildren Harper and Palmer Haakonson.  He is also survived by his siblings Sharon Krenik of Morristown, Lorraine (Ron) Paschke of Shakopee, Steve (Joyce) Friesen of Faribault, Denise (Dan) Keeley of Faribault and Paul (Wanda) Friesen of Faribault. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sharon Friesen and brother Richard Friesen

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Thursday before the service at Michaelson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Owatonna Gun Club are preferred.