Richard “Dick” Freeman, age 79, of Escanaba, formerly of Ford River, passed away Wednesday morning March 12, 2008, at the St. Francis Hospital, in Escanaba. 
 
Richard was born February 23, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Archie and Lillian (Hendricks) Freeman.  Richard attended and graduated from the Escanaba Senior High School in 1948 and on January 29, 1950, Richard was united in marriage to the former Carol Arntzen.  Throughout his life, Richard worked and eventually retired from the Harnischfeger Corporation and Chatfield Machine Company. 
 
Survivors include:
2 Sons:  Richard (Tina) Freeman of Lansing, MI, Robert (Melody Holmes) Freeman of Norway, MI
2 Daughters:  Linda (Tim) Lantto of Columbus, OH, Carolyn (Pete Schuster) Pepin of Escanaba, MI
1 Sister:  Joan (Ron) Anderson of Gladstone, MI
Also surviving are 8 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and several loving nieces and nephews. 
 
In addition to his parents, Archie and Lillian and his wife Carol, Richard was preceded in death by:
1 Son:  James
3 Sisters and 1 Brother
 
Richard’s family will be planning a memorial service to celebrate his life at a future date and time.  Committal services will take place, following memorial services, at the South Ford River Cemetery.  The Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba is in care of the Freeman arrangements.