Gerald "Jerry" R. Freiheit

Gerald "Jerry" R. Freiheit, age 83, of Mazeppa, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester. He was born on November 20, 1929, in Lake City, to William and Anna (Greiner) Freiheit. Jerry grew up and farmed in the Bellechester area on the family farm. In April 1981 he married Elaine Risinski in Lake City. The couple enjoyed spending time together. Elaine died in January 1991. Jerry enjoyed farming, having coffee on Sundays in Frontenac, making weekly trips to local towns. He also enjoyed attending worship services at Samaritan Bethany.

Jerry is survived by his children, Irene Freiheit of CA, William "Bill" Freiheit, David Freiheit both of Mazeppa, Sharon Ross of OR; grandchildren, Heather, William Jr, Jennifer, Jessica, Raina, Chantz, Tristin; great-grandchildren, Dani, Timmy, Nadia Irene, Cynthea, Melanie, and Evelyn.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Elaine; brothers, Chester, and Glen Freiheit.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor Jean Boese officiating. Burial will be in Burnside Cemetery in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel and for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

APR 18. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Visitation

APR 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Service

APR 19. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992