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Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese

Birth	:	18 Apr 1946 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2014 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Description	:	If you're looking for Gary Freese, chances are you will find him repairing a hinge on the Pearly Gates. Gary passed away at his home, surrounded by his raucous, yet devoted family on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. This was possibly the quickest anyone left his presence; whenever it was time to say goodbye to friends or family Gary always had one or six more subjects that needed to be discussed before you were allowed to back out of the driveway. Gerald Henry Freese was born April 18, 1946, to Edwin and Lucile Siebels Freese at the John McDonald Hospital, Monticello,... Read More	If you're looking for Gary Freese, chances are you will find him repairing a hinge on the Pearly Gates. Gary passed away at his home, surrounded by his raucous, yet devoted family on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. This was possibly the quickest anyone left his presence; whenever it was time to say goodbye to friends or family Gary always had one or six more subjects that needed to be discussed before you were allowed to back out of the driveway. Gerald Henry Freese was born April 18, 1946, to Edwin and Lucile Siebels Freese at the John McDonald Hospital, Monticello, Iowa. Farming was in Gary's blood, which coincidentally turned out to be green and yellow. Gary attended country school near Amber for his first seven years, walking uphill both ways. He had the luxury of riding a bus and graduated from the Monticello High School in 1964. Following an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Gary worked at Quick Way in Marion, Freese Motors and Terra Ag and the Ballou Farms in Monticello, before going to work at John Deere in Dubuque for 30 years. He retired in 2000. Retirement became his second career. He helped mow a lawn, take an elderly relative (and he had many) to doctors' appointments, plow a field, paint a barn, volunteer at Camp Courageous or fix anything that could be categorized as mechanical. Gary was a devoted lifelong member of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, serving on the council twice and many years teaching Sunday school, getting the Avenue of Flags organized at the cemetery. Gary enjoyed many things, talking to any and every one, flannel shirts with snaps not buttons, blended Canadian whiskey with a splash of cola and anything that "Ran Like A Deere." There was nothing more important to Gary or that brought him more joy than his family. Gary was a serial monogamist. He was married to the former Marilyn Harms for 12 years, then to Aletha Helle for 12 years, now Judy, the love of his life and best friend and the most patient wife for the past 19 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Sean in 1991.

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Where is Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese's memorial?
Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese's memorial is located at: Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA.
When did Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese death?
Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese death on 7 Sep 2014 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Henry “Gary” Freese's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin Tobe Freese

(1917 - 2005)

Lucile Anna Siebels Freese

(1917 - 2006)

Spouse

Aletha Metz Freese

(1948 - 1991)

Children

Sean Michael Freese

(1970 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

2. Kiburz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1513977

3. Zimmerman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

4. Amber Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

5. Four Horn Cemetery
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6. Edinburg Cemetery
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7. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

8. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

9. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

10. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

13. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

14. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

15. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

16. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

19. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

20. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

21. Riverside Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

24. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985