Douglas Freer

1952 - 2013

Douglas Freer obituary, 1952-2013, Ontario, OH

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

Douglas Freer Obituary

Douglas C. Freer

ONTARIO: Douglas C. Freer, age 61, of Ontario passed away Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born February 23, 1952 in Poughkeepsie, NY to William and Fanny (Conklin) Freer, moving to Ohio in 1976.

Doug was a member of the Ontario United Methodist Church. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan University . He was employed as the Vice President of Finance and Operations with the Richland County Foundation.

Doug was very close to his family and was a loyal husband, father and brother. He possessed a laid back, content and reserved demeanor and his family and friends could always count on him to be there whenever needed. He enjoyed fishing, boating on Clear Fork Reservoir in his pontoon boat and being very active with his family. Doug will be greatly missed by his family.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 28 years, Diana (Nesbitt) Freer; two sons, Colin and Evan Freer, both of Ontario; one brother, Gregory (Caroline) Freer of South Carolina; a brother-in-law, Timothy (Cindy) Nesbitt of Mansfield; one niece, Jennifer Freer of South Carolina; and one nephew, Thomas Nesbitt of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends and family may visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richland County Foundation.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Published by News Journal on Apr. 8, 2013.
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Diana
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Beth (Holland) Steiner

April 12, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close you are as a family and how much you will miss his presence. Rejoicing that he knew the Lord and praying for comfort for you all.

Lynn Mitchell

April 11, 2013

The Arnolds - Mark, Sandi, Max and Molly

April 10, 2013

We were saddened to hear of Dougs passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ronn Family

April 9, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. I knew Doug through his good work with the Foundation. He'll be missed.

Liz Prather

April 9, 2013

Diana.....
I am so sorry to hear about Doug - what a great guy.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no on can steal."

My heartfelt condolences.
.....Gary McKean

April 9, 2013

Jake Thompson

April 9, 2013

You will be greatly missed Uncle Doug...thoughts and prayers for Aunt Diana, Colin, Evan, and my dad.

Jennifer Freer

April 9, 2013

Diana, Colin and Evan

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam, Mike and Robert Ervin

April 9, 2013

We are saddened by Doug's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Matt, Linda, Kit and Ben Smith

Linda Smith

April 9, 2013

Erik Kudrak

April 9, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy
Sincerely
Darrell & Marilyn(Clabaugh) Shepherd

April 9, 2013

There are no words to tell you all how sorry we are for your loss. You are, and will remain, in our prayers.
-The Bartolomuccis

April 8, 2013

Diana, Colin, & Evan
I am deeply sadden for your loss. I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to get to know Doug through scouting. What a wonderful person and a true role model. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless

Steve Santmyer

April 8, 2013

Thinking of you!

Blue-Gold 4-H Club

April 8, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Dave + Brenda Thompson Family

April 8, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all

The Henke's

April 8, 2013

Alison Turnbaugh

April 8, 2013

The Tagg Family

April 8, 2013

Denice Crowner

April 8, 2013

Cathy Pruner

April 8, 2013

Greg and family: I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Pruner

Cathy Pruner

April 8, 2013

Diana,
My deepest sympathy !

Lynn Beck

April 8, 2013

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