Herbert J. Freson, 97

Herbert J. Freson, 97, of Huntingburg, passed away at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1918 in Huntingburg, Indiana, to John and Anna (Engert) Freson.

Mr. Freson was a furniture craftsman for Dolly Madison Industries, where he retired. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and V.F.W. Post #2366; enjoyed woodworking and wine making as hobbies; and was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, stationed in Italy during World War II.

Herb married Anna Marie Rohlman on May 14, 1946 in Jasper; Anna passed away July 2, 1962.  He married his second wife, Rosemary Chappell, on November 30, 1974 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg; Rosemary passed away April 1, 2015.  He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Fritz Freson, Charlie Freson, Hugo Freson and Bob Freson; two sisters, Mamie Mehringer and Rose Fowler; and one step-grandson.

He is survived by one daughter, Dodie (Steve) Uhl of Jasper; one son, Jim (Sue) Freson of Newburgh; four stepdaughters, Vicky (Steve) Wagner of Huntingburg, Pat (Dan) Gehlhausen of Celestine, Barb (Tom) Hall of Holland, and Deanna (Brad) Schmett of La Quinta, Cali.; one stepson, Robert Lange of Jasper; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass for Herb J. Freson will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Huntingburg. The V.F.W. Post #2366 Memorial Detail will conduct military graveside rites.

Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday. A parish vigil prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.nassandson.com.