Service Information
Charles E. Freitag, age 76, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Park Nicolett Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Oak Heights Covenant Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service, all at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Charles Ernest Freitag was born on May 29, 1945, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Ernest and Esther (Reinke) Freitag. Charles was baptized as an infant at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, Minnesota, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and received his GED while serving in the military.
Charles entered active military service in the United States Army on January 8, 1965, in Minneapolis, MN and served his country during Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on August 19, 1976, in Fort Lewis, WA having achieved the rank of Sergeant. After returning from military service, Charles furthered his education at Ridgewater College-Hutchinson Campus.
Charles married Bonnie Taylor. They were blessed with a daughter, Melissa. He then married Mary Linder and together they were blessed with two children, Steven, and Amanda. On September 8, 2007, Charles was united in marriage to Diane Perkins at Riverside Church in Hutchinson. Charles and Diane resided in Hutchinson. They shared 14 years of marriage.
Charles was employed as a general laborer with many different employers. He was a member of Oak Heights Covenant Church in Hutchinson and the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96. Charles was licensed to do missionary work with the Full Gospel Evangelistic Association and was a Prayer Counselor for Healing Rooms of Hutchinson.
Charles enjoyed fishing, puzzle books, watching television. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Charles passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Charles is survived by his
Wife, Diane Freitag of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Melissa Prior and her husband, Nic of Tacoma, WA,
Steven Freitag of Hutchinson, MN,
Amanda Freitag and her significant other, Ben Walock of Horace, ND;
Grandchildren, Madilyn and Jameson Prior, Luna Walock, Rylee Julson
Step-children, Christine Huebener of Hutchinson, MN,
Jonathan Huebener and his significant other, Trisha Seever of Menomonie, WI,
Sarah Huebener of Hutchinson, MN,
Joshua Huebener and his wife, Karissa of Hutchinson, MN;
Step-grandchildren, Colette Honoré, Isaiah Honoré, Hope Diller, Hannah Huebener, Timothy Huebener, Linnea Huebener;
Sister, Arliss Mielke and her husband, Harlen of Silver Lake, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Karen Powell and her husband Michael of Sugarland, TX,
Janet Scharmer of Hector, MN,
Becky Decker and her husband, Jim of Green Bay, WI;
Niece, Kris Cunningham and her husband, Shawn of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his Parents, Ernest and Esther Freitag; Wife, Bonnie Taylor; Brother, Kevin Freitag.
Terri Jannusch says
Diane, My deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers are with you and your entire family at this time . I remember at your wedding, I.was honored that you had asked me to cut the cake.
Mary Berger says
Melissa and all of Charlie’s family I want to express my deepest sympathy. I first met Charlie and your mother when they moved into Clinton House Apartments. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Amanda Freitag says
Thank you, Mary.
Sharon Filand says
Melissa, Amanda, and Steven:
So sorry for your loss holding you in my prayers… hugs to all