Ken's Obituary in Contra Costa Times

Tricia and Ken at
Slieve Croob Inn,
Ireland, 2003


Kenneth Freer, resident of Oakley, Calif., died peacefully at home on July 9th, 2007. Born on April 10, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, to parents Alberta and Charles Freer. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 23 years, children Michelle, Karyn, Robert, and Erin. Other survivors include sister Elizabeth Frost, sister-in-law, Mary Freer, first wife Marilyn Elwood, and grandchildren
Sarah, Evan, and Sean. Ken served in the U.S. Army and had retired from the Bank of America after 38 years. Ken was best known for his dry wit, sarcasm, and his ability to make people laugh. He loved to putter in his garage work-shop and spent many hours at his favorite store, Home Depot. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Services will be held on Monday July 16th, 2007, at Immanuel Church 55 E. 18th St. Antioch, CA. Viewing will begin at 10:00AM with a service at 11:00AM. A burial at Oak View Memorial Park, 2500 E. 18th St. Antioch, CA will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations, in honor of Ken, to Brentwood Neighborhood Church P.O. Box 955 Brentwood, CA 94513. For additional information go to www.traditioncare.com. TraditionCare Funeral Services (925) 755-2911
Published in the Contra Costa Times from 7/13/2007 - 7/14/2007.

Here's a link to the obit page of the paper's Web site that includes a link to leave comments about Ken:

http://www.legacy.com/contracostatimes/obituaries.asp?Page=SEARCHRESULTS