Paul D. Freel

Paul David Freel, 70, our generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was born into eternal life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home in Salisbury, North Carolina, surrounded by family. Paul was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 19, 1947, the youngest son of the late John Freel, M.D. and Agnes (Krzewina) Freel. He was a proud graduate of Michigan State University where he met his beloved wife Terry. They were married on February 3, 1973 and spent all but their last two years living in Michigan. They had four sons: Andrew John (deceased), Brian (Brooke), Gregory (Amy) and Keith (Rose). Paul retired in 2008 from Consumers Energy. He had a true heart of gold for his family and was a practicing Roman Catholic his entire life where he gave his life to Christ every day. He was also a Eucharistic Minister taking Holy Communion to homebound residents and spent time as a volunteer for Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. Paul was an avid fisherman, cheered every year for all of his hometown sports teams, loved the outdoors and enjoyed traveling the world with his wife. He will be lovingly remembered by his entire family. Paul leaves behind to carry on his legacy, his devoted wife of 45 years, three sons, six siblings: Peter (Mary Ann) Freel, George (Shirley) Freel, Don (Kathy) Freel, Charles (Carol Ann) Freel, Mary (Les) Green, Patricia (Larry) Hill, three sisters-in-law: Janie Freel, Louise Freel and Judy Freel. four grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was welcomed home to heaven by his son and brothers: Barney, Jerome (Yvonne), Thomas, Michael (Carol), John and Leon. Paul's family will be present at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 280 E. Square Lake Rd., Troy, Michigan 48085 on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to receive visitors at 9:30AM and celebrate Mass at 10:AM. Lunch will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at 2:30PM in Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association online at www.alz.org. Friends and family may visit www.steelefuneraldirectors.com to view a guestbook and leave a condolence or share a story about Paul.