Albert Larsedus Larsson
Albert Larsedus Larsson was born October 5, 1886, in Vissefjärda , Kalmar Lan, Småland, Sweden, and died October 10, 1975, at Missoula General Hospital, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, at age 89. Buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. He is the son of Sven Larsson of Fröbbestorp, Kalmar Co., Sweden, and Hilda Sophia Carlsdotter of Visseljerda, Kalmar lan, Småland, Sweden.
Florence Blanche Orman was born January 27, 1886, in Madelia, Ramsey Co., MN, and died April 28, 1969, at Missoula General Hospital, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, at age 83. Buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. She is the daughter of Henry Clark Orman of Seneca, Ontario Co., NY, and Elizabeth "Betsey" Cummings of Canada West.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg and Florence Blanche Orman were married September 8, 1909, in Livingston, Park Co., MT.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg and Florence Blanche (Orman) Freeberg had three children:
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Albert Larsedus Freeberg and Florence Blanche (Orman) Freeberg are buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Evelyn Florence (Freeberg) Johnson is buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Raymond H. "Ray" Freeberg is buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. Thanks to Billion Graves for making this image available.
Clark Albert Freeberg and Edith Fay (Striker) Freeberg are buried in Bucyrus Cemetery, Bucyrus, Adams Co., ND. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Gordon Eugene Johnson and Beulah G. (Stiles) Johnson are buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census U. S. Census taken on May 26, 1885, shows Henry C. Orman (age 46) born in New York to Foreign-born parents is living Riverdale Twp., Watonwan Co., MN. Living with him are: Elizabeth Orman (age 45) born in Canada to Foreign-born parents; Maga Orman (age 13) born in New York; Anna Orman (age 18) born in New York; Edith Orman (age 10) born in Minnesota; Ellis Orman (age 8) born in Minnesota; and Jennet Orman (age 5) born in Minnesota.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg was born October 5, 1886, in Kalmar lan, Småland, Sweden.
Florence Blanche Orman was born January 27, 1886, in Riverdale Twp., Watonwan Co., MN.
The 1895 Minnesota State Census U. S. Census taken on July 3, 1895, shows Henry C. Orman (age 57) born in New York and having lived in Minnesota for 20 years and having lived in this district for 3 years is an Engineer and is living at 1210 E. 7th Street, 2nd Ward, City of St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Living with him are: Elisabeth Orman (age 56) born in Canada to Foreign-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 20 years and having lived in this district for 3 years; Anne Orman (age 21) born in New York and having lived in Minnesota for 20 years and having lived in this district for 3 years; Alice Orman (age 18) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 18 years and having lived in this district for 3 years; Eva J. Orman (age 14) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 14 years and having lived in this district for 3 years; and Florence B. Orman (age 9) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 9 years and having lived in this district for 3 years.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Swan Larson (age 39) born February, 1861, in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and first married at age 18, and having immigrated in 1888, and a Naturalized citizen, is a married Foreman at a Railroad, and who rents his house, and is living at 308 Eighth Street, 2nd Ward, City of Duluth, 4th District, St. Louis Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife of 18 years, Hilda S. Larson (age 37) born May, 1863, in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1894, and with all 5 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried daughter, Alma C. Larson (age 17) born September, 1882, in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1894, a Servant; his son, Charles O. Larson (age 16) born April, 1884, in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1894, a Cook; his son, Albert L. Larson (age 13) born October, 1886, in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1894; his son, Joseph E. Larson (age 4) born June, 1895, in Montana to Sweden-born parents; and his daughter, Liana M. Larson (age 2) born February, 1898, in Montana to Sweden-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Henry Orman (age 62) born December 1837 in New York to New York-born parents and first married at age 26 is a widowed Railway Engineer who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living on River Front West Side, Great Falls, Watson Twp., Cascade Co., MT. Living with him is his two unmarried daughters, both born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents: Alice M. Orman (age 23) born February 1877, a Housekeeper; and Florence Orman (age 14) born January 1886.
Albert Lareidus Freeberg and Florence Blanche Orman were married September 8, 1909, in Livingston, Park Co., MT.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg and Florence Blanche Orman Marriage Records.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1910, shows S. L. Freeberg (age 49) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, is a married Foreman at a Railroad, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living at 402 Center Avenue, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Miles City Twp., Custer Co., MT and married for 27 years. Living with him are: his wife of 29 years, Hilda Freeberg (age 46) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and with all 7 of the children born to her still alive; his married son, Albert Freeberg (age 23) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents; , and married for 8/12 years, an Express Agent; his son, Aimell Freeberg (age 14) born in Montana to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Leanna Freeberg (age 12) born in Montana to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Gladys Freeberg (age 9) born in Minnesota to Sweden-born parents; his son, Albin Freeberg (age 6) born in Montana to Sweden-born parents; his married daughter-in-law, Florence Freeberg (age 23) born in Minnesota to Canada and New York-born parents; and his unmarried son, Oscar Freeberg (age 25) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, a Railroad Brakeman.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1910, shows Henry C. Orman (age 71) born New York to English-born parents is a widowed Tinner at a Railroad who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 616 East Lewis Street, 1st Ward, City of Livingston, Park Co., MT.
Evelyn Florence Freeberg was born November 5, 1912, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
Evelyn Florence Freeberg Birth Record.
Clark Albert Freeberg was born June 8, 1916, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
Clark Albert Freeberg Birth Record.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Albert L. Freeberg is a married Express Agent and is living in Miles City, MT.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920, shows Albert L. Freeberg (age 33) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1894 and Naturalized in 1894 is as an Express Agent at an Express Company and is renting his home at 617 S. Center Avenue, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Florence B. Freeberg (age 32) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Montana to Swedish and Minnesota-born parents: Evelyn F. Freeberg (age 7-5/12); Clark A. Freeberg (age 3-2/12); and Raymond H. Freeberg (age 1-8/12).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 5, 1920, shows Gustaf E. Johnson (age 54) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1887 and Naturalized in 1918 is as a General Farm Farmer and owns his farm with a mortgage and is living in School District 45, Garfield Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Hilda E. Johnson (age 41) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents. Also living there are his four children, all born to Swedish and Minnesota-born parents: Gordon E. Johnson (age 9) born in Canada; Ruby H. Johnson (age 6) born in Minnesota; Judith E. Johnson (age 4) born in Montana; and Gladys E. Johnson (age 1) born in Montana.
The 1923 Miles City, MT, City Directory, shows Freeberg A. L agt Am Ry Exp Co h 617 S Center av
The 1927 Miles City, MT, City Directory, shows Freeberg Alvin W lab r402 S Center av
The 1927 Miles City, MT, City Directory, shows Freeberg Albert L agt Am Ry Exp Co h119 S Merriman av W lab r402 S Center av
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1930, shows Albert L. Freeberg (age 43) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is working as an agent at Railway Express and owns his home worth $4,500 emigrating in 1894 and a naturalized citizen living at 406 S. Center Avenue, Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him are his wife, Florence B. Freeberg (age 43) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents, along with his children: Evelyn F. Freeberg (age 17) a Music Teacher; Clark A. Freeberg (age 13); and Raymond H. Freeberg (age 11). All children born in Montana. Also living there is Hilda S. Freeberg (age 66) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, the widow of Swan Freeberg.
On November 30, 1933, A. L. Freeberg is a local agent for the Railway Express Co. in Miles City, MT.
Gordon Eugene Johnson and Evelyn Florence Freeberg were married August 17, 1937, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
Gordon Eugene Johnson and Evelyn Florence Freeberg Marriage Records.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Albert L. Freeberg (age 53) born in Sweden and a Naturalized Citizen, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and with 7 years of School, is a married Express Agent for an Express Company who rents his home for $35/month, and is living at 324 Adams Street, City of Missoula, Missoula Co., MT. Living with him are: his wife, Florence Freeberg (age 53) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and with 1 year of College; his unmarried son, Clark A. Freeberg (age 23) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and with 1 year of College, who is Absent; and his unmarried son, Raymond H. Freeberg (age 21) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and with 4 years of High School, a Shipping Clerk at a Motor Supply Company.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1940, shows Gordon Johnson (age 29) born in Canada, and a Naturalized Citizen, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and 4 years of College, is a married Service Man for Wisconsin Power and Light, and who is renting his home for $25/month, and is living at 809 West Rollin St., 2nd Ward, City of Edgerton, Rock Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Evelyn Johnson (age 27) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and 1 year of College; and his son, Raymond Johnson (age 7/12) born in Sussex, Waukesha Co., WI.
Evelyn Florence (Freeberg) Johnson died December 4, 1951, in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT (age 38). Buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA.
Evelyn Florence (Freeberg) Johnson Death Record.
The Montana Standard, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, Wednesday, December 5, 1951
Death Summons Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Evelyn Florence Johnson, native of Miles City, and a resident of Butte since February of 1946, died Tuesday afternoon in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Freeberg, 413 West Gold, after a long illness. Besides her parents, Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Gordon A.. Johnson, and a son, Raymond E. Johnson, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Elof Johnson, of Fort Wayne; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Freeberg of Hettinger, N. D., and Ray H. Freeberg of Seattle; uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shepard, St. Paul, Mrs. Alice Eldridge, Mrs. Jeanette E. Moffit, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Freeberg, Mrs. Gladys E. Cain, all of Seattle and several cousins. Mrs. Johnson attended the schools of Miles City and Washington university of St. Louis. The body is at White's funeral home.
The Montana Standard, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, Saturday, December 8, 1951
MRS. EVELYN F. JOHNSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn F. Johnson were held Friday morning at White's funeral home. Mrs. Johnson died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Freeberg, Dec. 4, following a long illness. Following the services, which were conducted by the Rev. W. R. Lindsay, the body, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Freeberg, was forwarded to Seattle for final services and interment.
Raymond H. "Ray" Freeberg and Ruth C. (McQueen) O'Brien were married August 7, 1954, in Seattle, King Co., WA.
Raymond H. "Ray" Freeberg and Ruth Caroline (McQueen) O'Brien Marriage Record.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Sunday, September 20, 1959
160 at Reception for Missoulans
MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 19, - A reception at the First Presbyterian church in honor of their wedding anniversary was given for Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Freeberg, 801 Woodford street. More than 160 friends and relatives attended. Their wedding was solemnized September 8, 1909, in Livingston. Those in the receiving line included their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Freeberg of Missoula; Mrs. Hugh Eldridge, a sister of Mrs. Freeberg; a brother of Mr. Freeberg, C. O. Freeberg, his wife and a cousin, Mrs. Emil Carlson, all of Seattle. Mrs. Lucy Tackle, accompanied by Mrs. Earl McConnell, gave vocal selections and Lyle Carr also sang, accompanied by Mrs. Carr.
Gordon Eugene Johnson was a professor in Electrical Engineering. He was already married to Beulah by that time.
Florence Blanche (Orman) Freeberg died April 28, 1969, at Missoula General Hospital, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, at age 83. Buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Tuesday, April 29, 1969
Florence B. Freeberg Dies Here at 82
Mrs. Albert L. (Florence B.) Freeberg, 82, of 801 Woodford St., a resident of the Garden City for 30 years, died in a Missoula hospital early Monday morning. Mrs. Freeberg was born Jan. 27, 1887, in Madelia, Minn., and moved to Montana as a young child with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Orman. She attended school in Livingston and later attended the Intermountain Union College of Helena. On Sept. 9, 1909. she married Albert L. Freeberg in Livingston and the couple resided in several western Montana towns during Mr. Freeberg's tour of duty as an agent for the Railroad Express Agency. The couple moved to Missoula in 1939 and had resided here since. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; past matron, Custer Chapter 25, OES, of Miles City; White Shrine; Unaffiliated Past Matrons of Missoula, and was a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color, Rainbow Girls. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Clark A., Missoula, and Ray H., Seattle; a sister, Mrs. (Hugh Alice) Eldridge, Seattle, and four grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Evelyn) Johnson, died in 1951 in Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Squire-Simmons-Carr Rose Chapel by the Rev. Richard A. Jones, and burial will be in the Washelli Cemetery in Seattle.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg died October 10, 1975, at Missoula General Hospital, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, at age 89. Buried in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA.
Albert Larsedus Freeberg Death Record.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Sunday, October 12, 1975
Albert L. Freeberg
Albert L. Freeberg, 89, 801 Woodford St., a longtime Montana resident, died in a Missoula hospital Saturday. Mr. Freeberg was born in Sweden on Oct. 5, 1886, came to the United States with his family when he was an infant. He began working for the Railroad Express in 1903 and retired from the Montana General Express Agency in Butte in 1951. Mr. Freeberg was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He also was past worshipful master of Custer Lodge 26, AF&AM, Miles City, and was a member of Custer Chapter 25, O.E.S., also in Miles City. He married Florence Orman on Sept. 9, 1909, in Livingston. She died in April, 1966. Survivors include two sons, Clark, Missoula, and Raymond, Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Cain, Seattle; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, died in 1951. Funeral services will be at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Seattle, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. Time of services has not been set.
Clark A. Freeberg and Craig Freeberg, 2007.
Albert Freeberg's home, 406 Center Street, Miles City, MT, in 2007. It is located next door to his parent's home at 406 Center Street, Miles City, MT.
Gordon Eugene Johnson died May 5, 1993, in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 82. Buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN.
Gordon Eugene Johnson Death Record.
The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN. May 7, 1993
Birth: Dec. 15, 1910 Saskatchewan, Canada
Death: Mar. 5, 1993, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park , Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
GORDON E. JOHNSON, 82, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center. The Saskatchewan, Canada, native retired in 1974 as a professor of electrical engineering for the Indiana Institute of Technology. He formerly worked on development of computerized missile guidance systems at ITT Aerospace/Communications Division for several years and wrote a book, "Basics of Circuit Analysis." He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and West Central Neighborhood Association. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; sons, David of Los Angeles, Alan of Decatur and Raymond of Pittsburgh; a sister, Judith Whitesitt of Rock Hill, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the church, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling is 5 to 8 p.m. today in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
Beulah G. (Stiles) Johnson died September 23, 1999, in La Jolla, San Diego Co., CA, at age 84. Buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Sunday, September 26, 1999
JOHNSON -- Beulah Stiles, 84, born March 10, 1915 died Sept. 23, 1999 in La Jolla, CA, formerly a 60 year resident of Ft. Wayne, IN & Antwerp, OH. She was married to Gordon E. Johnson, an Engineer and Professor, who died in 1993. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Fort Wayne Women's Club. She was an avid bridge played and active in many charitable activities. She loved and was loved very much by her family and friends. Survived by her 3 sons, Alan E. (Carol) Johnson, of Decatur, IL, David G. (Suzanne) Johnson of Los Angeles, and Raymond (Beverly) Johnson of Cleveland, OH, 7 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Visitation Wed. Sept. 29th 9 a.m. with Services at 10 a.m. 1st Presbyterian Church McMillen Chapel, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimers Assn., 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676. Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes 219-424-1525
Edith Fay (Striker) Freeberg died July 13, 2008, at Waterford on Elizabeth Warren Nursing Home, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, at age 94.
Edith Fay (Striker) Freeberg Death Record.
July 18, 2008
Edith Fay Striker Freeberg
BUTTE - Edith Fay Striker Freeberg was born Oct. 6, 1913, in Bucyrus, N.D., and died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Butte. She was the daughter of Charles E. Striker and Lily Buffenbarger Striker in a family of four brothers and three sisters. Her childhood was spent on the homestead farm. She worshipped at Bucyrus Lutheran Church, and Edith was graduated from Bucyrus Public School. She was employed at the United States Farm Program in Hettinger, N.D., and later at North Dakota State College. Eventually, Edith trained for and became a nurse aid. On Sept. 17, 1940, Edith and Clark were married, the beginning of 67 happy years together. They have lived in Hettinger, Seattle, Missoula and for the last several years in Butte at the "Waterford." Edith was a Christian who loved to share God's Word. Recent words to a dear great niece encompass her life well; with a smile of pure joy she said, "The Lord has a home for us and someday we will all have a beautiful reunion." She is survived by her husband, Clark; her sister, Doris Wangsvick of Key West, Fla.; and four generations of cherished nieces and nephews. A family graveside service will be in Bucyrus at a later time. Memorials may be made to the Butte Assembly of God or Bucyrus Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to Clark Freeberg, 258 Waterford, Butte, MT 5
The Montana Standard, January 4, 2008
Chloe Eckes
Chloe Pearl Striker Bunn Eckes was born Sept. 15, 1914, in Bucyrus, N.D., and died Jan. 2, 2008, in Butte. She was the daughter of Charles E. Striker and Lily Buffenbarger Striker in a family of five brothers and three sisters. Her childhood was spent on the homestead farm and Chloe was graduated from Bucyrus Public School in 1934. She was grateful when her dad sold a wagon of wheat to buy her a Royal typewriter so she could attend Fargo Business College. In 1937 Chloe married Clifford Bunn; they lived in Miles City and Glendive where he was employed by Bell Telephone. Her family enjoyed many summer camping trips, fall harvesting back at the farm, and winter tobogganing on Sunday afternoon. Clifford departed this life due to serious illness in 1951. Chloe was grateful her secretarial skills could then support her and her four children ranging in age from 3 to 13. At Zion Lutheran Church, Chloe was known as the "movie lady" to the Sunday School children. She was a 4-H leader for 13 years and a staunch member of the Republican Women's Club. In 1959 she married Albert Eckes with whom she spent many happy years traveling south in their motor home during the winter months, visiting family and making many new friends. For the past eight years, Chloe enjoyed living at the Waterford and worshiping at Gold Hill Lutheran in Butte. Sewing hems and making friends, sewing Lutheran World Relief quilts, playing pinochle, and joining the Chateau Quilters filled her days with many new friends. As a schoolgirl, Chloe played basketball in Bucyrus so she loved watching the Lakers play and win - sometimes staying up very late to see the end of an exciting game. She especially enjoyed spending time with her adult grandchildren. Chloe had a zest for life. Her faith, family, and friends provided the drive for her to overcome many setbacks; she demonstrated remarkable resiliency and refusal to quit. In recent years her family nicknamed her the "Energizer Bunny" until a doctor topped that by saying "Chloe has more lives than a bunch of cats." She saw each day as a blessing; as a farmer's daughter she enjoyed each season, raindrop and snowflake. Her eight great-grandchildren provided a special joy and to them her beautiful smile was even brighter. Her passion and zest for life can be summarized by one of her favorite quotes: "If you want to go some place you have never been, you will have to do something you have never done." She had devotions daily and loved the book of James; she was grateful to live "in His loving arms." Chloe will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her five brothers; two husbands; son-in-law, Wayne Scott; and granddaughter, Holly Bunn. Chloe is survived by her children: Paul Bunn of Columbia Falls, Chloe Fay Scott of Charlotte, N.C., Miriam Haley and son-in-law, Dennis of Butte and Mark Bunn of Glasgow; grandchildren, Eric Bunn, his wife, Jen, and her great-grandsons, Avery and Owen, Lori Ann Scott, Cheryl Goosen, her husband, Bill, and great-granddaughter, Nikki, Crystal O'Connor and her husband, Pat, Jennifer Haley, Keith Haley and his wife, Kayla, and great-grandchildren, Cassie and Jace, Chelsea Bunn and her husband, Aaron Danner, and great-grandchildren, Ayla, Isha and Elowyn; sisters, Doris Wangsvick of Key West, Fla., and Edith Freeberg and her husband, Clark of Butte; stepson and his family, Frank and Claudine Eckes of Bozeman, and their daughters, Melanie, Marcelyn and Rachel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at 11 a.m. immediately followed by fellowship and lunch at Gold Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church; and on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church immediately followed by fellowship and lunch in Glendive. Burial will be at Dawson County Cemetery. Memorials: Gold Hill Lutheran Church Kitchen Project and Zion Lutheran Radio Fund.
Clark Albert Freeberg died December 6, 2010, at Big Sky Senior Living Center, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, at age 94.
Clark Albert Freeberg Death Record.
The Missoulian, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, December 9, 2010
Clark Freeberg
BUTTE - Clark Freeberg died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, while living at Big Sky Senior Living in Butte. He was born on June 8, 1916, to Florence and Albert Freeberg in Miles City. His family included a brother and sister. Clark attended Miles City public schools and was graduated from Custer County High School. Clark worked in the Seattle shipyards during the war and eventually at the plywood plants in Missoula. Clark married Edith Striker on Sept. 17, 1940. The Freebergs lived in Seattle; Bucyrus, N.D.; and Missoula. On April 1, 2005 they moved to the Waterford in Butte where they were close to Edith's sister, Chloe Eckes and Chloe's daughter, Miriam Haley. Edith died on July 13, 2008 and Clark has missed her immensely. Clark loved God and had an intimate relationship with Him. He served Him with worship and goodness to any neighbor in need. Clark loved to fix everything and always had work waiting for him. He had beautiful fruit trees and an outstanding vegetable garden. Clark loved to leave a few carrots protected in the winter ground to later surprise children with a mammoth carrot. Clark had a ready smile and a kind sense of humor. His visitors were always sent with the blessing, "The Lord be with you." Clark's funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Theater/Chapel at Big Sky Senior Living in Butte. Burial will be later, for both Clark and Edith, in Bucyrus. Memorials are appreciated to Easter Seals Goodwill Highlands Hospice, 3703 Harrison Ave., Butte, MT 59701 in honor of Kristi, Jenny, and Julienne; or to Stephen Ministry, Gold Hill Lutheran Church, 934 Placer St. Butte, MT 59701 in honor of Jon Williamson. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wayrynen & Richards Funeral Home in Butte.
The Missoulian, Missoula, MT, Thursday, July 12, 2001
Donald L. Whitesitt
COLUMBIA, Md. - Donald L. Whitesitt, 88, a retired senior methods, procedures and systems analyst for the Social Security Administration, died Monday, July 9, 2001, at Lorien Nursing Center in Columbia, Md.
Don was born on Dec. 9, 1912, to Florence Amy and Roy Newton Whitesitt in Stevensville.
After receiving a bachelor of arts in mathematics from the University of Montana in 1937, he studied actuarial science at the University of Iowa. He began his career with the Social Security Administration in 1939, managed the SSA office in Miles City, worked in the agency's offices in Cheyenne, Wyo., Butte and San Francisco, and finally at the headquarters in Baltimore where he helped set up the Medicare program and record-keeping system.
Retiring in June 1972, he moved back to Montana and settled in Hamilton with subsequent moves to Christiansburg, Va., Rock Hill, S.C., and Coral Springs, Fla.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Force with the Air Transport Command in Calcutta, India, serving the China, Burma and India theaters.
Don spent many years on the administrative boards of several United Methodist churches and was a member of Kiwanis clubs and Boy Scout councils. He was also active with the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judith J. Whitesitt of Columbia, Md., and daughter Linda M. Whitesitt and her husband Bennett Lentczner of Silver Spring, Md.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville with Rae Hensman officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville with military honors by VFW Post No. 1507.
Donald Lee "Don" Whitesitt
Married April 26, 1941, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
Judith Elaine Johnson
Judith Whitesitt and Donald Whitesitt Fort Wayne IN 1945
David Gordon Peterson Los Angeles, CA.
Ken Striker's personal commentary.