Charlotte E. Freeland's Obituary
Charlotte E. Freeland, 89 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on February 8, 2022.
She was born July 13, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, daughter and first child of the late Clarence H. Schneider and Lucretia C., nee Rudolf, Schneider.
For sixty-six years, Charlotte was a loving wife to her late husband, Donald W. Freeland. She was a devoted mother to their four children. Charlotte was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. She worked at Little Friends Preschool for twenty years. In retirement, Charlotte and Don enjoyed traveling and refinishing antique furniture. They were active members of Local #12 Monsanto Retirees Club.
Surviving: Daughter, Becky (Clyde) Trexler, Son, Bruce (Cindy Huseman) Freeland, Son, Brent (Carol) Freeland, Eleven Grandchildren, Sixteen Great-Grandchildren (with another due in March, 2022), Sister, Joan (Nelson) Mathews, Brother, Roger (Garrie) Schneider, Sisters-in-law, Margaret Kutterer and Selma Lieb, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Son, Brian D. Freeland; Two Brothers, Lester Schneider and Ralph Schneider; Sisters-In-Law, Carol Schneider, Lila Freeland and Joy Freeland; Brothers-In-Law, Gordon Freeland, Brown B. Freeland, Jr., Tom Kutterer, and William Lieb.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 11, 2022 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL. Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 am, at the church, with Pastor Elizabeth Terrill officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, 8 Executive Dr. Ste: 200, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, or, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul St., Columbia, IL 62236 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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