Robert Freeman, 89, Cottage Grove, Ore.

Published 10:45 am Thursday, May 26, 2011

Robert Harlan Freeman, 89, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died May 18, 2011, from age-related causes.

He was born Oct. 14, 1921, in Mora, to Leroy and Ella (lverson) Freeman.

Robert Freeman

Freeman served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War as a cook.

On Jan. 31, 1945, in Albert Lea, he married Mary Jane Hagen. She died in 1995.

He was a foreman for Weyerhaeuser.

He is survived by two daughters: Karen Freeman-Easterling and Sherry Kidder, both of Cottage Grove; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife and a great-great grandchild, Adriana Wilson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Prospectors and Golddgigers, P.O. Box 41 5, Cottage Grove, OR 97424.

Arrangements under the care of Musgrove Family Mortuary, Eugene.