Herbert S. Freel

Herbert S. Freel, 76 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 3:58 am Friday, February 20, 2015 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On July 6, 1938, he was born in Freeport, Illinois to Howard and Dorothy (Dunkin) Freel. He was united in marriage to Martha Parrish on June 23, 1962 in Plant City, Florida who survives. Herbert served in the U.S. Army Reserve then joined the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1958 to 1961. He worked as a trimmer operator for Donnelley and Sons Inc., Warsaw, retiring in 1999. He had a big heart and loved to help people. He loved fishing and wood working, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of fifty two years, Martha Freel, Warsaw; three daughters, Y. Melanie (and spouse David) Ottenhausen, Warsaw, Catrina Freel, Bolingbrook, Illinois and Wendy (and spouse Jeremy) Cox,, Warsaw; four grandchildren, Selina Long, Chelsea Nette, Kaleena Nette and Kenton Long, all of Warsaw, his nephew, Willard Jones, Warsaw and his beloved boxer, Tequila Two. Herbert was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Freel, two sisters and a brother. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 23, 2015 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor David Cripe officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126, Warsaw. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Herbert S. Freel Funeral Fund, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.