Robert L. Freiler

Robert "Bob" L. Freiler, 88, of Orwigsburg and also Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 11, with his beloved wife by his side at his Lakeland home.

Born March 15, 1936, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Grace (Snyder) Bierman and the late Leslie Freiler.

He was the loving husband of Lillian Marie (Homovich) Freiler, married since May 22, 1982.

He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed as a police officer for the City of Pottsville, ascending the ranks from sergeant to chief of police. After his retirement from the police force, Bob was employed as a detective in the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office.

Bob's family was his entire world, and he never held back his love and affection. He was avid fans of Notre Dame football and New York Yankees baseball. Before his illness, Bob loved going on walks and sitting on his front porch chatting with neighbors.

In addition to Lillian, his wife of 41 years, Robert is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Sorokach, wife of Edward; sons, Richard Freiler, husband of Tammy, and Bobby Freiler, husband of Alexa. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren, Kathy Gipe, Cory Sorokach, Michael Freiler and Bobby Freiler Jr., and his two great-grandchildren, Colin and Jillian Gipe.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. in Orwigsburg. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park Inc., Schuylkill Haven.