Martha "Marti" Jean (Murray) Fridh, 72 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7th, 2023, at Franciscan Health - Michigan City.
Marti was born on April 4th, 1951, in La Porte, IN to Larry and Irene (Pankowski) Murray.
She married the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Fridh, on August 11th, 1973, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. John Witte and Rev. H. Milton Lundahl presiding.
Surviving Marti are her beloved husband of 50 years, Dan Fridh; 3 daughters, Erin (Anthony) Price, Lindsay (Aaron) Gogel, and Ashley (Kyle) Stout, all of La Porte; 9 grandchildren, Abigail, Daniel, Courtney (Brandon Schreiber) Price-Schreiber, and Jake (Jessica) Price, Brooklyn, Brielle, and Brandi Gogel, Walter and Raegan Stout; 6 great-grandchildren, Bennett, Connor, and Maddie Schreiber and Callie, Brynlee and Weston Price; brother, Tom (Renee) Murray; aunt, Jean (A.J.) Pankowski; brother-in-law, Erwin Orthman; sister-in-law, Mary Fridh; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Irene Murray, and her sister, Paula Orthman.
Marti graduated from La Porte High School in 1969 and received her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1973.
Marti was a proud United States Air Force Captain's wife. While stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Marti was the editor of the Base Wives' newsletter as well as an American Red Cross volunteer. Her volunteerism continued through her work as a teacher for CCD classes at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Marti felt it a privilege to be able to pour into the lives of the students. For her career, in La Porte, she worked with her husband as the Business Manager of Daniel W. Fridh, DDS, and was blessed to work alongside family members over the years.
Marti loved working in her rose garden, bird watching, and feeding her hummingbirds and Orioles. She loved her gardening and had made a container garden on their deck that became known as "Mom's Farm."
She enjoyed watching her favorite shows, which included: NCIS, Oak Island, Castle, Murder She Wrote, and anything on Hallmark Mysteries. Marti also enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams: Notre Dame football and IU basketball with her cats and Irish Setters.
Marti was the heart of the closest-knit family the world could ever know. There wasn't a day that would go by where the phone wouldn't ring, the doors weren't opened, or meals weren't shared. She never missed a chance to attend every event and concert for her husband, children, and grandchildren. She touched the lives of so many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Nate Edquist officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Marti Fridh. Dr. Daniel Fridh, 2900 Monroe Street La Porte, IN 46350, or to the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.
