Dr. C. William "Bill" Freeby

1929 - 2018

Dr. C. William "Bill" Freeby

Greenwood IN - Dr. C. William "Bill" Freeby, a former resident of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Greenwood, Indiana.

William was born on May 13, 1929 to Robert B. Freeby and Margaret L. (Zwick) Freeby. He grew up in Decatur, Indiana. He achieved Eagle Scout status and attended Decatur High School, graduating in 1947. Bill attended DePauw University where he met his wife, Marcia K. Andrews. They were married on August 25, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. Upon graduating from Indiana University Medical School, Bill joined the United States Navy, completing his Medical Internship as a Flight Surgeon. He was honorably discharged as a Lt. Commander (j.g.).

Returning to Decatur, Indiana, Bill entered private practice with his uncle. In 1971 he accepted positions as vice president and medical director of Aid Association for Lutherans (now Thrivent) in Appleton. During this time, he continued his passion for patient care as an emergency room physician at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a founder of United Health Services and served as vice president of medical affairs, after which he became president and CEO of Appleton Medical Center where he finished his career. In addition to serving the community of Appleton through his church, he was also on the board of CASI (Community Alcohol Services, Inc), the YMCA where he was also on the Board of Directors, United Way and Appleton Marine Bank (now Chase).

Bill was a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Academy of Family Practice (AFP) where he was a charter member, and the American Academy of Medical Directors. He served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin State Medical Society; as a member of the Advisory Council to Wisconsin Hospital Rate Setting Commission; as an appointed member of the Peer Review Council, Patient's Compensation Fund; and served on the Commission on Continuing Medical Education of State Medical Society.

He will be missed by his wife, Marcia; daughter, Leslie Daugherty and her husband Byron (Greenwood, IN) and their children; Ellen, Aaron and Elise. Son, Matthew and his wife Heidi (Beaver Dam, WI) and their children; Marcus and John. Daughter, Johanna Bartlett (Indianapolis, IN) and her daughter Erika Krukowski. Son, John and his wife Beth (Ludington, MI) and their children; Morgan and Meredith.

Funeral services for Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, Bill's family would request preferred memorials be given to Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington, IN and Honor Flight - Northeast Indiana.