HOISINGTON — Roger D. Friedly, 77, died Jan. 17, 2026, at his home in Hoisington, Kan. He was born Jan. 19, 1948, in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Leonard H. and Bonnie Jean (Watt) Friedly. Roger graduated from Claflin High School in 1966. He later earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Fort Hays State University. Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1974 during the Vietnam War.
On May 3, 1980, he married Joree Boyter in Medicine Lodge, Kan. They were blessed with two children, Jennifer and Ryan. In 1981, Roger started his business, Roger D. Friedly, Public Accountant. The following year, he also founded Diamond Testing, LLC, a drill stem testing company. Never one to slow down, Roger worked diligently on these labors of love up until his final days.
In his downtime, Roger was an avid firearms enthusiast and a member of the Kiowa Gun Club. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, barbequing, time spent with friends, and the occasional “board meeting.”
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joree Friedly of the home; daughter, Jennifer McCallie and husband Jacob of Edna; son, Ryan Friedly and wife Carly of DeForest, Wisc.; grandchildren, JoDe McCallie of Manhattan, Baylie Fyler of Great Bend, and Sophia Friedly of DeForest, Wisc.; brother, Craig Friedly and wife Julie of Kinsley; sisters, Mariann Shook and husband Gary, and Connie Lowe, all of Hoisington; sister-in-law, Arlene Friedly of Bonner Springs; brother-in-law, Joe Conde of McPherson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doug Friedly; a sister, Nancy Conde; and a brother-in-law, Bob Lowe.
Per Roger’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A visitation with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Notices may be viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 20, 2026
