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Donald Freeman Obituary
MARION: Donald Allen "Don" Freeman, age 75 of Marion, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 19, 2017.
Don was born on May 7, 1942, the oldest of 6 children and the son of Eugene A. and Eva L. (Welsh) Freeman.
On June 3, 1962, Don was united in marriage to Barbara G. Schwaderer. Together they have shared 55 years of marriage.
Don had a passion for woodworking and ceramics and created many special pieces that will be cherished. He also enjoyed the outdoors, boating and camping were special times that made for priceless memories. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. Truly a great way to see and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors was by riding his motorcycle.
Another one of Don's passions was his love of Ham Radio. He was a founding member and president of the Eleven Meter Emergency Radio Club, the Marion Amateur Radio Club and former Emergency Coordinator for the Amateur Radio Emergency Services.
Don's faith created a solid foundation for his life. He was a longtime member of the Prospect Street United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his devoted wife Barbara G. Freeman; children: Allen (Jessie) Freeman of Marion, Ron (Kim) Freeman of Marion, Stephanie (Andy) Niederkohr of Carey and Jason Freeman of Marion; grandchildren: Cheliesa Freeman, Alec Ogg and Payton Ogg, Brandon Freeman, Sarah (Alan) Patterson, Michael (Annie) Starcher, Troy Starcher, Aron Stoneburner and Casey Stoneburner; 6 great grandchildren; siblings: Janice Chapman, Ralph (Jenny) Freeman, Larry (Barbara) Freeman and Teresa (Dale) Farlee.
Don is preceded in death by his parents: Eugene Freeman and Eva Persinger; grandparents: Fred C. and Francis H. (Bowles) Freeman, grandson Rylan Ogg and sister Peggy Jean Freeman.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Snyder Funeral Homes, DENZER Chapel, 360 East Center St., Marion from 11AM to 1PM; Funeral service will immediately follow at 1PM with Pastor Thérèse Lehman officiating; Burial will be in Grand Prairie Cemetery.
If so desired, donations may be made to Ohio Health Hospice or to the family.
The Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to be serving the Freeman family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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Mike & Sharon Floyd
August 25, 2017
Rest in Peace, KD8BKT
Donald you have done well in this world, and We are richer for having known you and your family. The good Lord will reward you and care for your loved ones as well.
HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOME FINE DAY TILL THEN-WE WISH YOU CALM WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.
73
DE
THE WX HAT W1HAT AND FAMILY
Trent Standley
July 24, 2017
REST IN PEACE STUDMUFFIN DON FREEMAN THE ANGELS AND I WILL SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!!! :-) :-) :-)
WE LOVE THE FREEMAN'S DROP DEAD GORGEOUS BARBARA; ALLEN AND JESSIE; RON AND KIM; STEPHANIE AND ANDY AND STUDMUFFIN JASON!!! :-) :-) :-)
I AM SO GLAD THAT ALLEN AND I GOT CONFIRMED AT THE SAME TIME; AND, WE ALWAYS LOVED TO SEE YOU ALL AND YOUR HOUSE DOLLED UP AT CHRISTMAS AND EASTER, BARBARA AND GANG!!! :-) :-) :-)
LOVE, TRENT STANDLEY AND ANGELS OF MARION OHIO THE 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!! :-) :-) :-)
william jackman
July 23, 2017
im so sorry for your loss i rember the 11 meter club and all the trips we all took on are bikes
Carolyn Wise Kennedy
July 22, 2017
I send my condolence and prayers to you and your family during this time of sadness. please take heart in knowing that Don was well loved. He was a good father to me when Jason and I was a couple. I always asked my dad how you all were all the time. Well now he is up in heaven with my dad again. They will be working on the Haunted Hay ride up in heaven. With Love to you all Carolyn S Wise Kennedy
jeanne walker
July 22, 2017
Barb
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Steve Burtch
July 22, 2017
Rip Don, you will be missed.
Brenda Freeman
July 22, 2017
RIP UNCLE DONNIE...
My boys
Dustin Ryan Freeman
Robert Allen Freeman
Ralph and Jenny Freeman
July 22, 2017
RIP brother love you
July 22, 2017
Uncle Don you will be missed by many love you RIP enjoy your heavenly Reunion with Grandma and Grandpa
George A Ferguson
July 22, 2017
R I P Donald My Friend will missing you. serve the Lord We shall meet again soon a friend George Ferguson
July 21, 2017
We Are Sorry For Your Loss Barb, God Bless You, and give you Comfort Through this Time. Your Former Co-Workers at the Switchboard MGH.
Linda, Judy, Meredith, Colleen, Chasity, Sharon.
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