James Richard "Dick" Freeman

James Richard “Dick” Freeman, 90, of Homer, passed peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 11:30am Friday, July 25 at Homer United Methodist Church. Pastor Bobbi Dykema will officiate. There will be a visitation starting at 9:30am until the time of service. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will take place at G.A.R. Cemetery following the luncheon.

Dick was born January 4, 1935 in Danville, the son of Gordon and Ruby Strohl Freeman. He married Diane Loeschen on December 2, 1956 at St. John Lutheran Church in Royal. She survives.

Survivors also include daughters: Karin Fish, Patricia (Dan) Rang, Judith (Mark) Metzger, Brenda (Geoff) Brieden; 10 grandchildren: Kelly (Jake) Hubert, Audra (Doug) Cisna, Allison and Alexa Rang, Douglas (Jocey) Metzger, Ryan (Kathleen) Metzger, Nicholas Metzger, Anna, Harry and Eric Brieden; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Joan (Harry) Allen and Marilyn (George) Ehinger; brother, Robert Freeman; and great-granddaughter, Livia Hubert.

Dick was a member of Homer United Methodist Church. He was a volunteer for the Homer Fire Dept for 50 years, served on the Homer School Board for 16 years and was a former member of the Lion’s Club. Dick was a farmer and enjoyed woodworking, bowling and his cattle.

Memorials can be made to Homer Fire Dept. or G.A.R. Cemetery.