| 8. | FREEMAN Charles Robert was born on 15 Dec 1931 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN (son of FREEMAN Charles Lyle and HART Bernice Louella); died on 25 Sep 2005 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. Notes:
Charles graduated in 1953 from St. John's University in St. Cloud,
MN. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1956 as a food inspector in
France. Charles was a Polymer Chemical Engineer in research and
development for 3M 28 years, subsequently for Unisys and Varitronics.
He is a pantentee in rubber tape, film adhesive, pressure sensitive
tape, plated wire memory and high strength adhesives.
Charles best know passion was for photography. He had very large
collection of cameras and was an accomplished photographer with
experience shooting a variety of subjects within the US and abroad.
Charles enjoyed owning a large variety of sports cars over his life,
and had many collections including his cameras, watches, and other
items. Charles spoke fluent German and had the opportunity to travel
abroad many times.
Birth:
Born in St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN
Died:
Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, MN September 30,
2005.
Funeral service held at Fort Snelling Chapel September 29, 2005.
Msgr. William Baumgaertner, Celebrant. Readings by Betty Leedom,
sister and Carol Freeman, sister-in-law. A reception lunch followed
at the Fort Snelling Club.
Charles married SCHAEFER Jacqueline Mary on 27 Feb 1954. Jacqueline (daughter of SCHAEFER Dr. Vincent and van der HAGEN Jacqueline Marie Wilhelmina) was born on 24 Jul 1933 in St. Cloud, MN; died on 23 Jun 1978 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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