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Joseph William Fryman IV was born December 20, 1947, in Blair, Nebraska, to Olga Schriefer Fryman and Joe Fryman Jr. He left this earthly world on December 8, 2024.

Joe grew up on the family farm north of Blair, attended Cuming City Country School, Blair High School and Dana College. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.

In 1971, Joe married Tamara Christensen. Joe and Tammy were blessed with 3 children, Erin Ring, Laura Jackson, and Matthew Fryman. Joe and Tammy lived and farmed on the family farm which has been in the Fryman family for 150 years. In addition to farming, Joe worked for H&R block in Blair for 30 years.

Joe served on the Washington County ASCS County Committee for nine years, and on the Blair Community School Board for 20 years. Joe and Tammy joined the Riverview Grange in 1974, and he held various offices at the state and national Grange level.

Joe enjoyed traveling and planning many adventures and experiences for his family. Joe also enjoyed restoring old tractors and cars, crossword puzzles, reading farm magazines and card games.

Joe is survived by his wife Tammy: his children and grandchildren: Erin, Chad and William Ring; Laura, Mick, Hailey, Lanea and Tage Jackson; and Matthew, Beth, Nora and Lucy Fryman: sisters: Joan Greene and Shirley Nyberg; brothers and sisters-in-law: Curt and Tami Christensen, Steve and Karen Christensen, Jeff and Linda Christensen.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Olga Fryman, infant sister Joyce, parents-in-law Tage and Louella Christensen, brothers-in-law: John Green, John Nyberg, Ronald Christensen; and nephew Wade Nyberg.

Visitation will be at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair on Sunday, December 15, 5-8 PM. A celebration of life will be held at Reach Church, 13121 County Rd 16, Blair, NE on Monday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to Reach Church, Christ Lutheran Church, or the Blair Area Community Foundation.

Services provided by Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair. www.campbellaman.com.

#2 Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 15, 2024. Joseph Fryman

December 20, 1947 - December 8, 2024

VISITATION will be at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair, on Sunday, December 15, 5 to 8 p.m. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held at Reach Church, 13121 County Rd 16, Blair, NE on Monday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. Joe is survived by his wife, Tammy.

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#3-Published in the Pilot-Tribune December 17, 2024

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Fryman helped guide Blair schools at a pivotal time

Joseph William Fryman IV is being remembered for his strong leadership in the growth of Blair’s public school system.

Fryman died on Dec. 8 at age 76. He was a local farmer and had retired from a 30-year career at Blair’s H&R Block. Inaddition to his 20 years on the board of education for Blair Community Schools, Fryman also worked with the Washington County ASCS County Committee and the Riverview Grange.

“Joe was progressive, didn’t speak unless he had something to say that added to the conversation, and occasionally say ‘Well, I am going to play the devil’s advocate,’ which was ironic because Joe was as far away from the devil as any man I have ever known,” said Former Blair Mayor Richard Hansen.

LeeRoy Swanson, who served with Fryman on the Board of Education, said he was “just excellent.”

“Very, very dependable. Always had valuable input and he always did his homework, he was always prepared. His decisions were made with the kids and the staff at the forefront,“ Swanson said.

During his 20 years as a school board member duringthe ’80s and ’90s, Fryman was among those who oversaw the construction of the Arbor Park Elementary School and Otte Blair Middle School.

“It was enjoyable and challenging. When we were met with challenges, we had a lot of support from the community,” Swanson said.

Born on Dec. 20, 1947, in Blair,Fryman grew up on the family farm north of Blair. He was a graduate of Blair High School and Dana College, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. In 1971, Fryman married Tamara Christensen. They have three children: Erin Ring, Laura Jackson, and Matthew Fryman.

“Every student, every parent and every grandparent should be grateful for the fact that Joe Fryman — through his wisdom, common sense and leadership skills — was on the school board,” Hansen said.

#4 Funeral leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Joseph William Fryman IV

1947 ~ 2024

Joseph William Fryman IV was born December 20, 1947, and left this earthly world on December 8, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in Blair, Nebraska, to Olga Schriefer Fryman and Joe Fryman Jr. He had two older sisters at home awaiting his birth, Joan and Shirley. Joe grew up on the family farm north of Blair. He attended Cuming City Country School, Blair High School - Class of 1966, and Dana College, graduating in 1970 with a degree in accounting and economics. He was active in 4-H and FFA and was a school bus driver in college. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years where he was trained as a radio repairman and as a drill sergeant.

On May 22, 1971, Joe married Tamara Christensen. Joe and Tammy were blessed with three children: Erin Ring (Chad), Laura Jackson (Mick), and Matthew Fryman (Beth). They have six grandchildren: four granddaughters: Hailey Jackson, Lanea Jackson, Nora Fryman, and Lucy Fryman; and two grandsons: William Ring and Tage Jackson.

Joe and Tammy lived and farmed on the family farm which has been in the Fryman family for 150 years. They raised corn and soybeans, as well as hogs and cattle in earlier years. Joe was raised milking Jersey cows, and said he and Tammy had a "prenuptial agreement" that eliminated the dairy portion of their farming operation. In addition to farming, Joe worked for H & R Block in Blair for 30 years.

Joe served on the Washington County ASCS Committee for nine years and served as the chairman for several of those years. He also served on the Blair Community School Board for 20 years, five years as the Board President. Joe and Tammy joined the Riverview Grange in 1974, where he held various offices and was the Nebraska State Grange president for eight years. He also served as the National Grange Treasurer and on the National Grange Board of Directors for many years. Joe and Tammy were fortunate to travel to numerous states through their roles in the Grange and made many Grange friends across the country.

Joe earned numerous awards throughout his life, but he wouldn't want us to list them, so we won't.

Joe was a member of First Lutheran Church since 1971, serving on the church council as council president, as a Sunday School teacher and as a confirmation mentor. Joe and Tammy now attend Reach Church and Christ Lutheran Church. He also recently served as a Stephens Minister.

Joe enjoyed traveling and planning many adventures and experiences for others. These included family trips and organizing bus trips with the Nebraska State Grange members. He also loved traveling internationally with his wife Tammy and wintering the last few years in Arizona. Many of the family's favorite memories come from the adventures Joe planned including: road tripping from Nebraska to California, taking the train to Montana, and spending a Christmas in Hawaii.

Joe also enjoyed restoring old tractors and cars, doing crossword puzzles, reading farm magazines, playing card games, and planning goofy party games for the grandkids.

Joe leaves to mourn his loss his wife of 53 years, Tammy; children and grandchildren: Erin, Chad, and Will Ring; Mick, Laura, Hailey, Lanea, and Tage Jackson; Matt, Beth, Nora and Lucy Fryman; sisters: Joan Greene and Shirley Nyberg; brothers and sisters-in-law: Curt and Tami Christensen, Steve and Karen Christensen, Jeff and Linda Christensen; as well as many nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Olga Fryman, infant sister Joyce, parents-in-law Tage and Louella Christensen, brothers-in-law: John Green, John Nyberg, Ronald Christensen; and nephew Wade Nyberg.

Visitation will be held at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair on Sunday, December 15, 5:00-8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at Reach Church, 13121 County Rd 16, Blair, NE on Monday, December 16 at 10:30 AM

Memorials may be directed to Reach Church, Christ Lutheran Church, or the Blair Area Community Foundation.

In Loving Memory of Joseph William Fryman IV

Born December20, 1947 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest December 8, 2024 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30am Monday, December 16, 2024 Reach Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Hudson. Music performed by Mark & Kay Dickinson. Musical Selections: Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Borning Cry, Far Side on the Banks of the Jordan

Pallbearers: Eldon Wulf, Richard Madsen, Troy Clausen, Richard Johnson, Richard Ronning, Jack Lorsch, Kevin Cooksly, Matt Rorie

Honorary Pallbearers: Curt Christensen, Steve Christensen, Jeff Christensen, Bruce Kempcke, Roger Barber, Kent Thomas, Rich Scebold, Rodney Jensen, Butch Katt, Ken Olson, Mick Rahlfs, Jim Erwin, Randy Jensen

Memorials may be directed to Reach Church, Christ Lutheran Church or the Blair Area Community Foundation.

#5 Card of Thanks (printed in the Enterprise January 10, 2025

The family of Joe Fryman would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support shown during our recent loss. Your kind and generous deeds, words, thoughts, and prayers have brought us great comfort. We are forever grateful for your presence and compassion.

Thank you, Pastor Glen Hudson, from Reach Church. Your compassion and kind, gentle comments have been balm to our hearts.
Thank you to all who brought and served the nice lunch following the service.
God bless these willing hands that serve.
Thank you Reach family for your ministry.
Thank you, Kay & Mark Dickinson, for your beautiful musical contribution to the service.
Thank you to the to the responding Sheriff's officers, Blair Rescue Squad, staffs at the Blair Hospital, Campbell Aman and Country Gardens.

We were touched by the article in the Blair newspaper remembering Joe's contribution to the Blair Community Schools.

With sincere appreciation and love, Tammy Fryman, Erin, Chad Ring and William, Laura, Mick Jackson, Hailey, Lanea and Tage, Matt, Beth Fryman, Nora and Lucy.

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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