Birth date: Jul 21, 1971 Death date: Sep 19, 2025
Alan Lambert Friedl, 54, lost his courageous battle with brain cancer on Friday, September 19, 2025. When he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor on September 11, 2024, Alan knew the odds were against him, knowing fewer than ha Read Obituary
November 16th 2023 my brothers and I got the amazing opportunity to meet Alan in person. On this semi-annual pilgrimage back up to northeastern Ohio he heard that the zeta gamma chapter was starting back up and wanted to meet with us to see how he could help. Of all the hundreds of alumni the zeta gamma colony had he was the only one to reach out and help us. This past April Alan sent me a text to check in where I found out that he had a glioblastoma. I was crushed, as only a year prior I had lost my uncle to the disease. One day I’ll create a viable treatment for this heinous disease. May his memory forever be a blessing
What can I say about the BEST brother in law a guy could have! 100% nicest man I have ever met and an absolute joy to be a part of! The world would be a better place if everyone was just a fraction of what this man was! Rest in peace and keep an eye out on me!
First and foremost, my deepest sympathies to the family and close friends of Alan. I only knew him a short period before he was on leave from the hospital. I was a student at the time doing my clinicals at CMC. He was such a joy who was honestly more excited for us to be there than we were. He was accommodating, patient, and loved sharing his knowledge with us.
Funnily enough, I'm from Michigan and am a Wolverine through and through. When I first met him he was sporting his OSU Buckeyes scrub cap and I just knew we'd have a friendly rivalry on our hands.
Although it wasn't long before he was out on leave after I started, I never missed an opportunity to give him a playful jab. Those lighthearted moments turned into some of my favorite memories with him. What stood out most was the laughter and warmth behind the rivalry; the way he could make everyone around him smile. He’ll be deeply missed, but I’ll always cherish those fun exchanges and the kindness he carried with him every day.
