Frederick L. Freehauf, age 85, of Jackson, passed away on Monday April 27, 2009 at The Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
Fritz was born on June 20, 1923 in Hartford to the late Carl and Frieda (nee Grob) Freehauf. On November 3, 1945 he was united in marriage to Eunice Miels at Friedens United Church of Christ in Jackson. Eunice preceded him in death on June 12, 1998.
Fritz graduated from Katzenbach Tech, the school of "hard knocks". He was a Dale Carnegie graduate. He owned and operated the Jackson Mill, Inc. for 36 years, retiring in October of 1988.
Fritz was an active lifetime member and Sunday School Teacher of New Hope United Church of Christ. He served as Vice President and Trustee of the Village of Jackson, and Commissioner of the Police and Fire Departments. Fritz was also a member of the Cedar Lake Home Board, the Toastmasters Club, the West Bend and Jackson Senior Citizen's Groups where he was an avid sheepshead player. He belonged to the Jackson Area Businessmen's Association, and the Pure Strategies Investment Club.
He is survived by three children, Fay (Larry) Rauen, Sue (Robert) Brautigam, and Ann Schmirler (friend, James David); seven grandchildren, Justin Lockwood, Lance Rauen, Natalie Duehring, Nelson Brautigam, Steven Brautigam, Karl Schmirler and August Schmirler; six great-grandchildren, Jaidyn, Kaia, Sylis, Nyomi, Wes, and Ava; one brother, Donald Freehauf; other relatives and many friends.
Fritz was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eunice; brothers, Paul and Carl Freehauf II; sister, Mary Lehman; brother-in-law, Bill Lehman; and sister-in-laws, Dorothy Freehauf and Doris Freehauf.
A funeral service in remembrance of Fritz will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 3:00 pm at New Hope United Church of Christ (4360 Jackson Dr.) Jackson. Rev. James Hill will officiate. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 12:00 (noon) until the time of service. Memorials to The Kathy Hospice or charity of your choice are appreciated.