Ryan S. Friedrichs, 41, of Herkimer, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026.

Visitation was held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m.

Burial took place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, at Mt. Calvary–Zion Lutheran Cemetery, north of Herkimer. A funeral service followed at 11:00 a.m. at Venue 36, 1195 Pony Express Highway, Marysville. Pastor Johnny Tucker officiated.  The musicians were Matt Fincham and Laura Haney.  Music selections included "What A Friend We Have in Jesus", "McArthur", and "Go Rest High on That Mountain."

Immediately following the funeral, friends were invited to a reception at the Marysville Methodist Church.

Pallbearers were Mike Bussmann, Cody Koehler, Andy Rombeck, Brandon Kostal, Kevin Friedrichs, Dan Bigham, JD Faxon, and Jason Brincks.

Ryan was born on February 11, 1985, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to David A. and Betty J. (Baehr) Friedrichs. Known to many as “Freddy,” he attended Marysville schools and graduated from Marysville High School in 2003. Following high school, he attended Garden City Community College, where he played football for two years, and then played football at Emporia State University while earning his degree and graduating in 2007.

After completing his education, Ryan returned home to farm alongside his father. He also worked at John Deere in Marysville and was a longtime employee of Marysville Livestock.

On June 2, 2012, he was united in marriage to Melissa Faxon at the Beatrice United Methodist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Ryan was deeply devoted to his family, his farm, and his community. He enjoyed serving as an assistant coach for the Marysville Bulldog football team and coaching his children's youth sports teams. He volunteered with the Logan Township Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Southeast Coop Board, raised pigs, and generously shared his knowledge with many young people involved in 4-H projects. Although he often joked about having a love-hate relationship with his pigs, caring for them was one of his greatest passions. He knew each of his cattle well, and they seemed to know him just as well. Above all, Ryan cherished time spent with his family. He especially looked forward to the family's annual trips to the lake and rarely missed an opportunity to attend Korie's and Case's activities and events.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cami Friedrichs, on September 6, 2024; and his niece, Audrey Friedrichs.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Friedrichs; daughter, Korie Friedrichs; son, Case Friedrichs; parents, Dave and Betty Friedrichs of Marysville; brother, Kevin (Jessica) Friedrichs of Shawnee, Kansas, and their children, Clara, Emmett, Hannah, and Violet; sister, Kari (Dan) Bigham of Topeka, Kansas, and their children, Lane and Eva; father- and mother-in-law, John and Teresa Faxon of Odell, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Crystal (Jason) Brincks of Honey Creek, Iowa, and their son, Malachi; brother-in-law, JD (Payton) Faxon of Grand Island, Nebraska, and their son, Hayden; grandmother-in-law, Nelvadean Schwab of Beatrice, Nebraska; along with many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Ryan's children. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.