Ralph Henry Freitag

Ralph Freitag 97 of Baldwin, WI passed away July 14th, 2025, at the Baldwin Care Center.

Ralph was born February 28th 1928 near Comstock, WI to Otto and Nora Freitag. Ralph grew up on the family farm near Comstock. After working miscellaneous jobs, he later traveled to Baldwin, WI to work on the Cecil Bosman Farm. Ralph then changed jobs to work for Boldt’s Plumbing and Heating where he became a journeyman plumber. He kept this job until his retirement.

On May 8th, 1954 Ralph was united in marriage to Doris VanDien in Iowa. They lived and raised their family in a loving home in Baldwin, WI.

Ralph was a member of the First Reformed Church serving as an elder and deacon. Ralph had a faith that he knew and lived. He was always willing to volunteer or help his neighbor.

Ralph served in the Army during the Korean War. He volunteered at the American Legion, where he served as commander and membership chairman many years. He served in the honor guard for Memorial Day Services and veterans’ grave side services. He also mowed the legion’s lawn and worked the “Chicken Fry”. He loved working the chicken fry with the other volunteers and the tasty chicken. In 2017, he was given the opportunity to go on the “Honor Flight” to Washington, D.C. and visited Veteran’s memorials. Ralph also marched in many parades showing his pride and love of his country.

Ralph found joy in fishing and hunting. He especially loved the WI deer hunting season, it was a great time spent with his sons, grandsons, brothers and nephews. There were many memories made.

In Ralph’s final years as a resident of the Baldwin Care Center, he enjoyed spending time with his fellow residents and staff and participated in all the activities. He was voted 2025 Valentine King and had a great time riding in this year’s Baldwin Windmill Days Parade in June.

Ralph loved his family, but the smiles and love really showed with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

If you knew Ralph, you saw kindness and patience. A lot of patience! He was always positive and loved life and food, especially sweets!

Ralph is survived by daughter Kathy (Gary) Stone of Bloomer, WI; sons Steve(Sharon) of Baldwin, WI , Jeff (Brenda) of Spring Valley, WI; four grandchildren; Karissa Stone, Michael (Stacy )Stone, Lucas(Crystal)Freitag, Jadie Freitag, and five great-grandchildren; Zander, Zoe, Gwen, Maddy and Nash; brother Edward Freitag and brother- in -laws Roger (Edee) VanDien, Roy VanDien, John Terkelsen, a very special godchild “Cookie” Gunderson, many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris; parents; brothers Gordon & Leonard; sisters Phyllis, Ella Mae; and brother-in- laws and sister-in laws.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 25th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at the First Reformed Church of Baldwin, WI., followed by a burial in the Baldwin Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Baldwin Care Center for the care, love, and making him feel he was at “home”.

Thank you to Adoray Home and Hospice for Ralph’s care in his final days.