Ricky Freyenberger

Ricky Freyenberger, age 66 of Alto Pass, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Union County Hospital. He was born February 8, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of Lilla Ann Brown. He married Myra Brown on July 11, 1987 in Alto Pass. Ricky is survived by his wife, Myra Freyenberger of Alto Pass; daughter, Amy (Sonny) Camden of Cobden; son, Forrest "Bud" Freyenberger of Cobden; grandchildren, Colton Camden, Lori Beth Camden, and Clayton Camden; great-grandchildren, Carter Sims and Caden Hopewell; brother, Danny (Karen) Freyenberger of Cobden; sisters, Debbie Tadlock of Marion and Vickie Roe of Centralia; aunt, Helen Baxter of Kaiser, MO; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Sarah Lou Freyenberger; 3 aunts; 1 uncle; mother-in-law, Esther Irene Brown. Ricky proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He was an accomplished stone mason and had his stonework published in the August 1996 edition of Country Home Magazine. Ricky was looking forward to retirement after working many years on the riverboat. He was a generous person and was always willing to help anyone. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Dutch Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Cliff Waller officiating. A dinner will be held following the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the church. Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, September 24, 2021,6:00PM Dutch Ridge Baptist Church North Rt. 127 Pomona, Illinois 62966