Friebel, BrianBrian K. Friebel, age 50 of Suring, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2017 following a courageous and short battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1966 to Lyle and the late Marlene (Van Nuland) Friebel and was raised in Kaukauna, WI. Brian served his county in the United States Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier from 1985 to 1988. He moved to the Suring area in 1997 where he met his future wife. On June 24, 2000, Brian was united in marriage to Mindi Audley at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, WI. He was currently employed with KNT Fabrication until he became ill. Brian enjoyed driving his Harley-Davidson with his wife, Mindi, and special friends Steve and Michelle Heckl, Brian also enjoyed music, camping, fishing, utilizing his creativity (and perfectionism) in his shop at home, and playing Guitar Hero. Family, friends, and neighbors would spend time in the shop competing into the early morning hours.Brian is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Mindi; his children and grandchildren: Brandon (Krista) Friebel-Probst and their children: Alaric and Wyatt; Paige Friebel; Tanner Friebel; father, Lyle Friebel; sibling, Deana (Dan) Binder; father and mother-in-law, Mark (Peggy) Audley; brother and sister-in-laws, Mitch (Christina) Audley, John (Marci) Rosine; nieces and nephews: Zac (fiancée Annamarie) Rosine, Ashley Rosine, Tyler (fiancée Jamie) Audley and their child Kashton, Tiffany (Justin) Kraeger and their children Jeremiah and Kyleigh, Stefanie Binder and her children Connor and McKenzie, Michael Young and his children Roxanne and Lillian. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his unborn son; his mother, Marlene Friebel; grandparents, Harry and Ethel Van Nuland; uncles, Eugene Friebel, Bob Van Nuland; aunts, Roseann Toonen, Donna Van Nuland, Judy Leffel.In honor of Brian's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. A private ceremony will be held. He did not want those who knew him to mourn, but rather to celebrate his life. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com. A fundraiser sponsored by Brooklyn Lanes Bar and Grill, along with Wichman's BP Gas Station, to assist the family with medical bills and expenses will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Brooklyn Lanes Bar and Grill (235 Peshtigo Brook Road, Suring, WI 54174) from 12 pm until closing.Condolences can be mailed to Mindi Friebel at 12141 South Canoe Lane, Suring, WI 54174 and monetary donations can be sent to NEW Credit Union, C/O Brian Friebel Benefit, 717 East Main Street, Suring, WI 54174.The family wishes to extend their thanks to all of the family and friends that came to spend time with Brian during his at home hospice care. A very special thanks to Unity Hospice At Home Services for their wonderful care, compassion and assistance.