Warren C. Freeman

Warren C. Freeman, 88, of New Castle, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Henry County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 19, 1924 in Indianapolis, the son of the late Warren D. and Irene (Connolly) Freeman. Warren was a 1942 graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and a 1948 graduate of St. Joseph College. A great patriot, he served in WW II and spent his career, 41 years, in the U.S. Army, both active duty and reserve. He served in the 78th Lightening Infantry Division, 309th Infantry Easy Company. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired with the rank of Colonel. He enjoyed attending the yearly reunions for Easy Company veterans. Following his military career he was a management consultant and worked with many area companies. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and the Henry County Art Association. Warren was instrumental in establishing the Henry County Arts Park. He was an active member of the Cathedral High School and St. Joseph College Alumni Associations. He was a great father and grandfather and enjoyed time spent with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling and read extensively. Warren was a great humanitarian and was an active member of the New Castle community for over 50 years. Warren is survived by his children, Leesa (Steve) Barton of Greensboro, NC, Linda (Tom) Monty of Salt Lake City, UT, Erin (Ken) Murray of Houston, TX, Bruce (Colleen) Freeman of Cicero, and Cathy (Bill) Meyer of Middletown; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Murphy; a brother, William Freeman; four sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Peggy Freeman in 2011; a son, Steve Metsker; a sister, Charlotte Beyer and a daughter-in-law, Catherine Freeman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Father Joe Rautenberg officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anne Cemetery with Military Honors provided by a contingent from the U.S. Army, the American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with a Rosary service at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Arts Park or St. Anne Catholic Church. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Warren Freeman.

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Warren C. Freeman

June 19, 1924 - December 27, 2012