Eldon George FREESE

FREESE, HEMINGWAY, PRIBNOW, BIERTZER, RAME, HERMAN, KUKUSKA, JOHNSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:57

April 5, 1935 ---- January 30, 2019

Eldon George Freese, age 83, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019. Eldon was born on April 5, 1935, in Dows, Iowa to parents, Myrtle (Hemingway) and George Freese. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn and his sister Pat (Harley) Pribnow. He will be sadly missed by his children: Dan (Maggie) Freese; Julie (Dale) Biertzer; Steve Freese; Shelia (Neil) Rame; Char (Scott) Herman; and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Kenny Freese, Ardith Kukuska, Jean Johnson, and daughter-in-law Tammy Freese.

Eldon was employed with Sears & Roebuck for 30 years and retired from the old Lake Street store in Minneapolis as the Catalog and Department Manager. Eldon and JoAnn retired to their country home in Grantsburg and enjoyed many years there before moving into town. They appreciated the small town fellowship of church and friends.

Eldon spent leisure time with family and enjoyed reading, gardening, playing cards, camping, and many volunteer activities. He served on the Burnett County Board for 10 years, Drug Court, AARP, the Aging Committee, and was also a Hospice volunteer. Eldon had a strong faith in God and played an active role in church activities. He genuinely loved people and was friendly to everyone.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.