Robert F. "Bob" Freiberg, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Big Rapids on September 7, 1950, the son of Robert Sr. and Anna (Schmidt, Sedlecky) Freiberg.
Bob was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and then entered the Reserves until 1975. He was a member of Big Rapids VFW Post 4102. Bob was employed by Rieth-Riley Construction for over 20 years until he retired.
He was a detailed and talented car mechanic. Bob enjoyed refurbishing and painting the vehicles making them perfect. Bob was an outdoorsman and looked forward to hunting deer. He liked to stay active and lived his life in chaos with his mind on perfection. He was a member of Big Rapids Eagles #2535 for many years.
He will be missed immensely. Bob is survived by his children, Susan (Wayne Tacey) Freiberg, Robert (Amber) Freiberg; siblings, Dave (Melanie) Hunt, Jayne (Edward) Caldwell, Judy (William) Bush, Keith (Barbara) Freiberg, Leulla (Steve) King; grandchildren, Anthony, Amanda, Cody, Ethan, Lucas, Dylan, Kendell, Khale; great-grandchildren, Carson, Oliver; several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; significant other, Connie Moore; sons, Michael, Daniel, and Tommy Freiberg; siblings, Larry Hunt, Jan Vickers, and Rick Freiberg.
Funeral Services will take place 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Reverend Devon Herrell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Funeral Home. Bob will be laid to rest at Pine Plains Cemetery in the Spring.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bobs name to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home.
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Funeral Service
Friday, February 3, 2023
11:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Friday, February 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307