Richard T. Freeburg, 79

Richard Thomas Freeburg, 79, Red Oak, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at his home in Red Oak.
Richard was born March 17, 1933, the son of Thure and Ingeborg (Nelson) Freeburg in Red Oak.
Richard lived his entire life in Red Oak. He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1950. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he returned to Red Oak and worked as a carpenter.
On May 2, 1956, Richard was married to Berneice Loving in Red Oak. To this union, six daughters were born. In 1965, Richard began his career with Iowa Power and Light. In 1996, he retired from MidAmerican Energy in the gas division after 31 years of service. Richard loved woodworking and wood carving, along with visiting with his retired co-workers over breakfast. Richard was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Montgomery County Veteran’s Memorial Court of Honor.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Sean Volquartsen.
Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Berneice Freeburg of Red Oak; daughters: Sue Freeburg and special friend Miles Best of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Sandy Hansen and husband Steve of Atlantic; Shelly Binns and husband Chris of Walnut; Stacy Freeburg of North Liberty; Silvia Freeburg and husband John Durkan of Omaha, Neb.; and Sonia Kunze and husband Mitch of Red Oak; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Cooling of Waterloo; and sister-in-law, Helen Grove of Red Oak; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Red Oak. Rev. Fred Pilecki will officiate. Visitation with the family present was Monday, Nov. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.