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Bill Free
1954 - 2025
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Bill Free Obituary
5/16/1954 - 7/7/2025
Formerly of Oregon, Ohio, graduate of Clay High School, and attended Ohio University. Bill also had several business ventures in the area. Preceded in death by grandparents, John and Wanda Free, Walter and Chrystal Grabach; dad, Skip Free; brother, Bob Free; aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his mom, Donna (Grabach Free) Fielding; brother, John (Janet) Free; wife, Jeanie (Varga) Free; sons, Jonathan and Garrison Free; several cousins; Chrystal Dart, whom he called his "Seester"; nieces, Candice (Chris) Boudreau, Lacey (Ben) Harp, Lauren Varga; nephews, Andrew (Sarah) Varga, Chris (Rachel) Varga, Randy (Heidi) Fowler; and uncle, Harry Tubbs. Bill led a full and colorful life and had many stories to tell. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, boating, summers in Grayling, Michigan, and playing hockey, enjoyed his family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a (casual) celebration of his life on Wednesday, November 26, from 3-7 p.m., at "The Barn", Bury Rd., Oregon, Ohio.
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Pam monroe
Yesterday
So sorry for your loss
Winnie Hyott Soviar
Yesterday
Bill and I had a great conversation during our 50th high school reunion (Class of 1972) a few years ago. I always enjoyed Bill. He was personable and never hesitated to acknowledge others. He talked frankly about dying. He loved his family. Prayers for peace and comfort for all. Fly high Bill! It was a pleasure to know you. God Bless the Free family! Winnie Soviar.
Kathleen M Oberski
Yesterday
John, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. It's hard to lose parents and just as hard to lose a sibling. My condolences to you and the family.
Sue Pelton
Yesterday
Another classmate gone to soon. Class of 72 have great memories of Bill.
Tom Swaya
Yesterday
Bill was a friend of mine going back to 4th grade at Starr School. Bill was the first person I remember from Starr as he was the tether ball champion regardless of grade! I was fortunate to be part of a small group of close friends that included Bill, Marty and Jack. We had so much fun it would be impossible to recount it all. Later in life when Bill and Jeanie moved to Ft. Myers, I saw them a few times in the 90s and early 2000s. Bill had not changed, he was still full of life and experiences. I remember a great boat ride on the river in Ft Myers. In 2024 and 2025 I had the privilege of spending a couple afternoons with Bill. Despite some health challenges, he made the effort and share stories from the good old days. I will never forget those last times and all the wonderful memories of growing up in Oregon in the 60s and early 70s. Thank you Bill, I will never forget! Jeanie, Sons and John, my heartfelt condolences.
JOHN & BARB GRAY
Yesterday
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF BILL, ALWAYS LIKED HIM, SENDING HUGS TO THE FAMILY AND JEANIE, SORRY WE CAN'T MAKE THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE SINCE WE MOVED TO ARIZONA
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