Robert Arthur Friesz went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at his residence. He was 54.

Born in Arlington, Va., Mr. Friesz had been a resident of Vicksburg most of his life. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School in the Class of 1975 and later received an associate degree in electronics.

Mr. Friesz was employed with Unitech Inc. and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and June Friesz of Vicksburg; two sisters, Patty Friesz Hoin (Rick) and Linda Friesz Bedsole (Kevin), all of San Antonio, Texas; one niece, Katherine Bedsole; and three nephews, Joshua Bedsole, Nathan Hoin and Daniel Hoin.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Riles Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Reiber, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Bedsole, Joshua Bedsole, Rick Hoin, Daniel Hoin, Nathan Hoin, Ken Summers, Jay McKenzie, Joe Cuevas, Billy Bratcher and Gary Hanserling.

Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3601 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180.