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David Freiburger Obituary
David Hadrian Freiburger was born on October 14, 1943 to the late Janet (Steingraber) and the late Sgt. David Freiburger, Sr. in New London. David became a child of God through baptism on October 31, 1943. He went to heaven on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. "Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.'" John 11:25-26.
David married Rachel (Schultz) on August 16, 1986 at Trinity Lutheran church in Kaukauna. She survives David. David is also survived by four sons: Kevin (Jen) of Orlando, Florida; Gary (LeeAnn) of Winona, Minnesota; Charles of Appleton; and Sgt. Michael of Grafenwoehr, Germany; five grandchildren: Zachary, Nathanial, Liliana, Joseph, and Eden; two sisters: Sue (Mike) Fitzpatrick and Kris (Gary) Lettau; a brother Jim (Sue) Krause; mother-in-law Helen Schultz; four brothers and sisters-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Bobbie, father-in-law Ferdinand Schultz, and step-father Robert Krause.
The Christian Funeral will be Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. with Pastors Tim Glende, Phil Koelpin, and Dustin Sievert officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, N2740 French Road, Appleton. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com
The Family gratefully acknowledges all the doctors and nurses at AMC Hospital for all of their care, compassion, and guidance through David's illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church/School, Mt. Olive Lutheran School, or the WELS Home/World Missions.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Freiburger
Bethany Lehman (Wichman)
December 10, 2014
Rachel & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. Rejoicing with you that David is now with his Savior!
Eric & Arlyss Troge
December 9, 2014
Rachel & family - May God be with you and give you peace at this difficult time. What rejoicing that David is at home with his Savior for Christmas.
Jill Prahl
December 9, 2014
Dear Freiburger family, you are in our thoughts and prayers! I am so sorry for your loss but happy for Mr. Freiburger's gain!
Love,
Jill (Uhlenbrauck) Prahl and family
December 8, 2014
Just read this and want to send my dearest thoughts to you Rachel! What joy to be in heaven for Christmas! You will remain in my thoughts and prayers!
Diane (Kalbus) Kratz
Michele Knapp-Pingel
December 7, 2014
Rachel,Kevin,Gary,Charles & Michael & family,
You are in our thoughts & Prayers! May it bring you peace that David is celebrating his crown of life with our Lord. God is with you Always!
Love,
Keith, Logan & Luke Pingel
Michele Knapp-Pingel
December 6, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to Rachel, Kevin, Gary, Charles & Michael.
Jim, Sue & Dylan
December 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you Rachel. May you know God is close beside you and may He continue to be your constant companion.Irene Luehring
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