Walter Freehling
Walter Harrison Freehling, 95, of Littleton, Colo., passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at the Tendercare Pinehurst facility in Denver, Colo.
He is survived by his daughter, Trina Bibbero of Littleton, Colo.; his granddaughter, Nikki Bibbero of Denver, Colo.; his sister, Leona Barnes of Cabot; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Val Jean Freehling; his parents, August and Nora Watson Freehling; his brothers, Clarence, Kenneth and Arthur; and his sisters, Lida and Emma.Born Sept. 8, 1925, in Cabot, he attended Winfield area schools.He served in the U.S. Army during World War II at Fort Belvoir, Va., as a truck driver.Before retiring in 1990, he worked 43 years as a truck driver for Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. He also worked part-time as a school bus driver, and drove tractor-trailer trucks cross-country.He and Val Jean traveled extensively, and treasured their times with family and friends. He was known for his big smile and rosy cheeks and for always helping others.After retirement, Val Jean and Walt moved to Littleton, Colo., to be close to their daughter and granddaughter. They enjoyed attending their girls' various school, work, church and personal functions.He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Lower Burrell, for many years, before moving to Colorado in 2005, and then became a member of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, Colo.FREEHLING — A Trisagion service for Walter Harrison Freehling, who died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village, Colo.A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.Burial will be at a later time in North Side Cemetery, Butler.The services will be livestreamed and available for later viewing at www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnBDf1rKZ5ewXLy4iXWsdw/videos?view=2.Memorial donations may be made to St. Catherine Church Choir; the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org; or Hearing Loss Association of America at www.hearingloss.org.A video with treasured family photos of Walter's life can be viewed on the website of the Horan & McConaty Mortuary at www.horancares.com.
