Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel
Jul 22, 1939 - May 19, 2018
So sorry to hear about the loss of Elmo!! He was my BEST good hunting buddy!! We shared a lot of time together in the woods and in the barn! Elmo was so kind and generous to everyone he met. I will deeply miss Elmo!! We will hunt together again some day my friend!!
Dan Shaw
May 23, 2018 | Muskegon, MI | Friend
So sorry for your loss!RIP
Ted & Kay Soltow
May 22, 2018
Im very sorry to hear about my cousin Elmo death I send you my condolences .
Otis Bromley
May 21, 2018 | Ogden, UT | Grandparent
My deepest condolence to you and your family. I knew Elmo for a short time, but he was so generous and kind and loved telling stories. I will miss hanging out with him during hunting season.
Steve Shaw
May 21, 2018 | Chelsea, MI | Friend
To the Family of Mr. Elmo E. Freeland, Jr.,
The membership of American Legion Post #234 in Hart, Michigan, would like to share our deepest sympathy with your family on your loss. Mr. Freelands service to our country makes him a hero as far as were concerned and certainly youre very proud of him, too. We want you to know that his brothers and sisters in arms now share in your grief.
Warmest Regards and God bless you all.
Mark R. Parrish, Commander
May 21, 2018
Elmo Elin Freeland, Jr., 78, of Pentwater, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1939, in Pentwater, the son of Laurance “Buster” and Romaine (Bromley) Freeland.
Elmo served four years in the US ARMY until being honorably discharged in 1961.
He retired from Howmet, in 1996, where he had been employed for 37 years. He also ran a campground with his wife, Marion, in Iron River for 16 years. In his spare time, Elmo was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved being outdoors and cutting firewood.
On December 23, 1961, in Pentwater, Elmo married Marion Knake who survives him. He is also survived by: his son, Lawrence (Melissa) Freeland of Rothbury; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Laval (Anita) Freeland of Ludington, and Henry Freeland of Rothbury; 3 sisters, Mary Glover of Pentwater, Florence (Neal) Collins of Rothbury, and Flora Outcalt of Irons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elmo was preceded in death by: his parents; his daughter, Barbara Beard; and 3 brothers, Vern, Edward and Laurance Freeland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, with Pastor Dennis Bromley officiating. Interment will follow in North Weare Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
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