Carl R. Friedly, 85, 7395 Hellwarth Road, Celina, died at 4 p.m. Nov. 2, 2006, at his residence, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He was born April 19, 1921, in Coldwater, Mich., to Adolph and Eva Mentzer Friedly. He married Mary E. Allen, who is deceased.

Survivors are a daughter, Nancy Ann (Dennis) Dunlap, Celina; a sister, Charlette (Kennith) Gannon, Coldwater, Mich.; four grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He retired from the former New Idea plant in Coldwater, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Celina Baptist Temple.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Cliff Rice officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.