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JOHN THOMAS FREEBERG
1942 - 2020
JOHN THOMAS FREEBERG
1942 - 2020
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BORN
1942
DIED
2020
JOHN FREEBERG Obituary
Born July 23, 1942 in Houtzdale, he was a son of Birger Axel and Marie Lydia (Williams) Freeberg.
In his younger years he drove truck for C & K Coal Company, Chapman Trucking and Womeldorf Trucking, where he acquired lifetime friends
He attended Clarion University in 1984 and was a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, receiving his funeral directors license in 1985. John worked with his father at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home until Birger's death in December of 1985.
Every family was special and he was dedicated to the families he served for more than 35 years.
He was a kind, caring, generous man, a great husband, dad and a loving pap.
John enjoyed restoring wrecked cars and trucks and just "tinkering," as he called it, in the garage.
John was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, Houtzdale, Osceola Lodge 516 F & A.M., Jaffa Shrine, Altoona, Valley of Altoona Consistory, Loyal Order of Moose 327, Houtzdale American Legion Social Club, and the NRA.
He was past president of the former Moshannon Valley Rotary Club, and past president of the I.O.O.F. Cemetery Assoc.
On Dec. 24, 1979 in Tionesta, he married Judy (Best) Freeberg, who survives in Houtzdale.
Surviving are the following children, Scott Freeberg of Houtzdale, Mary Beth (Mark) Conner of St. Petersburg, Wendy (Darrick) Stewart of West Freedom, Roxie (Alan) Shreffler of Stoneboro, and Jonathan (Brandi) Freeberg of Osceola Mills.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Mitchell (Randi) Conner, Marissa (Emil) Fischli, Matthew (Emily) Conner, Malia Conner, Dylan Griffin, Damon Stewart, Timothy (Brittany) Shreffler, Gage and Amelia Freeberg; and eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Megan, Rowen, Erik, Jenna, Weston, Piper and Kahle.
Along with two brothers, Charles (Nancy) Freeberg of Blossburg and F. Victor (Frances) Freeberg of Shelocta.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Michael Conner; and two sisters, Charlotte Minisci, and Anna Mae Kephart.
The Rev. Robert Ford will preside over a private service for the immediate family.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions there will be no public visitation.
Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery, Sligo.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to Faith United Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 325, Houtzdale, PA 16651; or the Houtzdale-Ramey EMS, P.O. Box 224, Houtzdale, PA 16651.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jamison Murphy
August 12, 2020
John was such a pleasure to be around and talk with. He passed quite a bit of good advice on to me prior before U headed to PIMS to start my classes. He will certainly be missed my many especially in the Houtzdale community.
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Paula Rae Fetcho
August 8, 2020
To Judy and family,
I was so VERY, VERY sorry to read of John's passing. John was a robust man with a smile and laughter that made you feel good about the day. He was a good mentor and became my friend, having worked with me with the LifeLine program thru Clearfield Hospital. He and the Houtzdale Rotary helped me build that program thru out the Mo-Valley area. He urged me, encouraged me and became my sponsor for the Rotary's Professional Exchange Program. Because of his guidance, I was chosen among several in PA to go to Germany and rep. our local Rotary. His heart was large not only for his family, but for his community too. With my deepest sympathy for your loss. He will be missed: I'm honored to have known him. Sincerely, Paula Rae Fetcho
Darla Pollock (Baughman)
August 6, 2020
John was a very kind and understanding gentleman. He was so very helpful when both my father and brother passed. There is never a right time to let go of a loved one but his compassion and understanding was so heartfelt, which made it bearable and John so SPECIAL. God bless all of his family, and please know John is at peace.
With our blessings,
John & Darla Pollock (Baughman)
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