FREESEMAN, Rudolph (1928-2003)

FREESEMAN, SCHEIBEL, NESSA, PRALLE, KEMNITZER, ANDERSON, AUSTIN

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 9/24/2021 at 20:08:13

Rudolph Freeseman 1928-2003

Rudolph "Rudy" Freeseman of Britt, died Monday, February 10, 2003, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. He was 72.

Funeral services for Mr. Freeseman were held Thursday, February 13, at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. The Rev. John Meyer and Janelle Siffring, officiated. Music was provided by organist, Donna Tech who accompanied soloist, Marlene Smith. Duane Hanson and Paul Smith ushered

Casket bearers were Jerry Anderson, Dale Hesley, Kent Hickman, Ryan Schlichting, Elmer Sweers and Herman Sweers. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. A flag presentation was conducted by the Britt Ceremonial Unit. Services were under the direction of the Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt.

Rudolph, the son of Harm C. and Martha (Scheibel) Freesemann was born November 28, 1930, in Britt. He grew up in rural Britt, and received his education in the Britt schools. Rudolph served in the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany.

On February 14, 1955, Rudolph Freeseman was united in marriage with Pauline Nessa at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple farmed and raised three daughters in the Britt area. Rudolph and Pauline farmed until 1993, when they moved into Britt.

Rudolph was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing billiards.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Britt; daughters, Julie Pralle and her husband, Terry of Geneva, Iowa, Rosalie Kemnitzer and her husband, Mike of Altoona and Patricia Freeseman of Pacific Grove, California; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harm Freesemann, Jr.; three sisters, Louise Anderson, Martha Austin and Rosalie Freesemann.

©The Garner Leader & Signal, 19 Feb 2003, page 6, column 3