Gene Friedberg

Gene Friedberg, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 22. Gene was an active member of the Wichita Recovery Community, devoting his last years to helping others get and stay sober. He will be greatly missed by many in Wichita. Gene is survived by his brothers Don Friedberg of Albuquerque (wife Becky, adult children Matt and Laura) and Skip Johnson (and family) of St. Louis; his adult Nephew Michael Friedberg of Kuna, Idaho (and family); Gene’s adult children Jason (wife Laura and children Hannah, Emily, and Noah), David (wife Laura and daughters Annistyn and Ellington), Kevin (wife Kendra and son Levi), and Kaylee; as well as his ex-wife and mother of his children Beth Friedberg. Gene spent the last 8 years of his life with his life partner Terrese Crider and her adult children Matthew (wife Shannon, sons Aaron and Isaac) and Kelsey (boyfriend Damon, children Zack, Alex, Skye, and Brantley). He will forever be Papa Gene to Terrese’s grandkids. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Karl and Opal Friedberg; his brother Bobby Friedberg. Downing and Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.