Sharlene Fredrich, 80, of Garrison, passed away on May 12, 2026, at her home.

Sharlene was born on November 22, 1945, to Elviva and Richard Kostenko in Max, ND. She attended school in Max, ND where she graduated from in 1963. During high school she worked at her father's implement dealership, after high school she began working at the hardware store in Garrison, ND.

Sharlene married Dennis Fredrich on December 6, 1968, in Max, North Dakota. Together, they lived in Zap and Hazen for several years before settling northwest of Garrison. There, they raised their two daughters, Diane and Samantha.

Sharlene enjoyed many hobbies and interests throughout her life. She loved crocheting, sewing, crafts, and word searches. She also enjoyed playing bingo and, in her younger years, she practiced upholstery.

Sharlene loved her grandsons and they brought her so much joy in her life.

She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Mark) Krimbill of Arlington, South Dakota, and Samantha (Kevin) Haselton of Richmond Hill, Georgia; grandchildren, Joshua and Wyatt Haselton of Richmond Hill, Georgia; sisters, Carolyn (Don) Nett, Darlene Tomlinson, and Jolene Mann, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Sharlene was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Fredrich; parents, Richard and Elviva Kostenko; sister, Marian Schmidt; brothers-in-law, Arnold Schmidt, George Tomlinson, Tony Mann, and Harold Newman; and her in-laws Jim and Connie Sayler, PJ Trondson.

Cremation has taken place.