1926
Francis
2004
Francis Freese
December 26, 1926 — November 19, 2004
Francis Freese, 77, of Breckenridge, MN, died Friday, November 19, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge. His funeral will be on Tuesday, November 23, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Breckenridge, with Fr. Stan Weiser officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN.
Visitation will be Monday, November 22, 2004 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a prayer Service at 7:30 PM and a Catholic Men's Forester Rosary following the prayer service at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. There will also be visitation on Tuesday morning from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Blake Freese: Jaye, Brett, and Drew Weiland; Jason and Chad Havens; Kelly and Pete Freese; Scott and Erica Brownson; Brent and Nicole Freese
Francis is survived by: His wife and life partner of over 55 years, LouElla, Breckenridge, MN; His children: Vince (Jo), Eden Prairie, MN; Susan (Jeff Weiland), Atlanta, GA; Carolyn (Bill) Havens, Atlanta, GA; Dale (Betty), St.Cloud, MN; Maureen (Bob) Brownson, Deephaven, MN; Corrine, Denver, CO; Pat (Diana), Kent, MN; Germaine (Rick) Edinger, Edina, MN; Denise (Randy) Millard, Edina, MN; His Grandchildren: Blake Freese: Jaye, Brett, and Drew Weiland; Jason and Chad Havens; Kelly and Pete Freese; Scott and Erica Brownson; Brent and Nicole Freese.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Barney and Thekla Freese
Francis Joseph Freese was born December 26, 1926 in Breckenridge, MN to Barney and Thelka (Hoefkes) Freese. His entire life was spent in the Breckenridge and Kent area where he attended school and farmed.
Francis was united in marriage to LouElla Krump on April 15, 1948 in Kent. Together they raised an active family and successfully grew the family farm, which they turned over to their son Pat as they transitioned into semi-retirement. His heart and desire never left that farm even through his retirement and more recent health challenges.
Francis was also an active and contributing member of the community: serving as a member of township boards, school, church, and social group boards. Several accomplishments of which he was particularly proud of were his tenure within the Catholic Order of Foresters and his 1978 selection as Outstanding Farmer in Wilkin County.
Visitation will be Monday, November 22, 2004 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a prayer Service at 7:30 PM and a Catholic Men's Forester Rosary following the prayer service at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. There will also be visitation on Tuesday morning from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Blake Freese: Jaye, Brett, and Drew Weiland; Jason and Chad Havens; Kelly and Pete Freese; Scott and Erica Brownson; Brent and Nicole Freese
Francis is survived by: His wife and life partner of over 55 years, LouElla, Breckenridge, MN; His children: Vince (Jo), Eden Prairie, MN; Susan (Jeff Weiland), Atlanta, GA; Carolyn (Bill) Havens, Atlanta, GA; Dale (Betty), St.Cloud, MN; Maureen (Bob) Brownson, Deephaven, MN; Corrine, Denver, CO; Pat (Diana), Kent, MN; Germaine (Rick) Edinger, Edina, MN; Denise (Randy) Millard, Edina, MN; His Grandchildren: Blake Freese: Jaye, Brett, and Drew Weiland; Jason and Chad Havens; Kelly and Pete Freese; Scott and Erica Brownson; Brent and Nicole Freese.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Barney and Thekla Freese
Francis Joseph Freese was born December 26, 1926 in Breckenridge, MN to Barney and Thelka (Hoefkes) Freese. His entire life was spent in the Breckenridge and Kent area where he attended school and farmed.
Francis was united in marriage to LouElla Krump on April 15, 1948 in Kent. Together they raised an active family and successfully grew the family farm, which they turned over to their son Pat as they transitioned into semi-retirement. His heart and desire never left that farm even through his retirement and more recent health challenges.
Francis was also an active and contributing member of the community: serving as a member of township boards, school, church, and social group boards. Several accomplishments of which he was particularly proud of were his tenure within the Catholic Order of Foresters and his 1978 selection as Outstanding Farmer in Wilkin County.
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