Benjamin Friedli
March 31, 1989 — July 4, 2011
Benjamin D. Friedli of Cibolo, TX passed away July 4, 2011 at the age of 22. He was born March 31, 1989 at Walter Reed AMC in Washington, DC. Ben was the most caring, kindest, and loving son. He touched countless people thru his gentleness, and taught all the true meaning of unconditional love and acceptance. Music moved him. He could remember the words to every song he heard, and in his own way, he expressed himself through the musics beat. After seeing Ride The High Places at an Eagle Scout Ceremony, Ben said he too wanted to be an Eagle Scout, which he achieved in 2010. He loved being a Special Olympics athlete. Besides receiving an award, the State games closing ceremony/dance highlighted his participation. He competed in bowling, basketball, golf, softball, triathlon and power lifting, and holds the State record in the dead lift (286 lbs) for his age and category. He also bowled at RAFB for 15 years, and bowled a 277 the last night of league bowling, almost reaching his perfect game goal. He placed 2d "Division 3/Singles 2010 City Youth Tournament with a 767. On Wednesday nights, Ben looked forward to being just one of the Korea House guys listening to music, watching sports, and playing pool in the Northeast Pool League. He loved sports, and as an avid Cowboy, Spurs, and A&M fan, he knew their records and scheduling. Playing board/card games Friday night at Grandmas was a favorite, too. Ben was active in church serving as an acolyte, usher, and member of the praise band, and attending mission trips. Ben spent over 5 years working at Academy Sports, and was blessed with acceptance and admiration from coworkers. Ben is survived by his loving parents, David and Sally; sister, Kim (fianc Scott) of Schertz; brother, Brian (wife Lora) of San Antonio; grandmother, Helen B. Friedli of San Antonio; uncles, John Friedli (wife Debbie and son Adam) of Michigan, Dr. Armin Friedli of Georgia, Rev. John Collins (wife Rita) of Georgia, Lee Collins of Alabama, and Bill Bogart (wife Brenda) of Dallas, and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 11, 2011, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, at Schertz Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 9:30AM, at the Universal City United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the All American All Stars Special Olympics and UCUMC Foundation.
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