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Norman Freese Obituary
Passed away peacefully on March 24, 2011, in Mesa, AZ at the age of 85. Beloved Husband of almost 65 years to Jean Freese (nee Kettenacker); proud father of Linda Roe (married to Denny Roe) and Randy Freese (married to Sally Freese); grandfather to Jennifer (Streufert) Kaiser (married to Chris Kaiser), Lisa (Streufert) Hanley (married to Christian Hanley), Courtney Freese, and Hayden Freese; great-grandfather to Madelyn Hanley and Avery Kaiser. Norm was born and lived in West St. Louis County, MO; and together with his wife, Jean, retired to Mesa, AZ in 1991 after a long successful career as Owner and President of Edward Simon Painting Co. from 1971 through 1990. He served actively with the Shriners Hospitals for Children including an appointment as Potentate of St. Louis Moolah Shrine in 1989 and appointed to the hospital Board of Governors for nine years. During retirement, he was an active member of Apache Wells Community Church. Norm had many friends, was immensely proud of his family, enjoyed his Shriners activities as well as extensive traveling, square dancing, fishing, golfing, and their active social life together. A Memorial Service will be held Wed, March 30 at 11:00am at Apache Wells Community Church. In lieu of flowers, his wife respectfully suggests that Norm's life be honored through a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ. Condolences may be made at www.mariposagardens.com.-
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Freese
Norm's 85th Birthday at the Club!
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Christmas 2010
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
PawPaw's proud of Jen, Freddy & Maddie!
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Great-grandparents finally!
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Yet again - another birthday!
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Dad & Denny ("The ride in the Van") 2007
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
PawPaw & Lisa celebrating 2007 Birthday
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Mimi & PawPaw & Lisa (2006)
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Dad & Linda (2006)
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Norm & Jean (2006)
Linda Roe
April 12, 2011
Celebrating another birthday!
April 12, 2011
Cindy Schaeffer
April 4, 2011
Dear Jean - Charlie and I just heard about the passing of Norm. I am so sorry as I have been thinking about you both a lot with your kinds words that sent to me when dad recently passed and going through the mountain of pictures of you four from all your Shrine travels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cindy and Charlie
Tom & Martha Bell
April 2, 2011
We were very sorry to hear about Norm. He was a great guy and we will miss him.
Terry Watkins
March 30, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Freese family. Both Norm and Jean have been great supporters of our son and friends to the entire family. We will miss seeing Norm sitting at the head of the table each Friday night as well as he and Jean sharing a sunset from their backporch. Every time went by it was always a "Hi Norm, Hi Jean". They are two special people. He will be missed at AMGC.
Tom Bannister
March 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. I worked for Simon Painting Co. for many years and had the pleasure of meeting Norm just before he retired. He was a firm but very fair man. God bless you all and may he rest in peace.
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