John Freeman

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PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday October 18th 2021 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Memorial Service
Monday October 18th 2021 at 6:00 pm

John Quint Treboni Funeral and Cremation Center
1177 West Fifth Avenue
Columbus , OH 43212

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Obituary

John F Freeman (73) born in Toledo, Ohio, died Monday, October 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Fran Freeman and his daughter, Gretchen Rozens (Todd). Also survived by sister Anne Albanese (Paul) of Kent, Ohio; Judy Malloy of Columbus, Ohio; multiple nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren, Elijah, Maria and Max Rozens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Freeman and brother Richard Freeman. He will also be reunited with many family members waiting for his arrival. John was a graduate of Upper Arlington H.S. and obtained his Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University. He retired from his career at the Franklin County Adult Probation Department after 30 years of service. John also dedicated 30 years serving as an usher at the Ohio Stadium watching his beloved Buckeyes. He enjoyed volunteering throughout German Village and using his time helping wherever needed. The family will receive friends at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME 1177 W FIFTH AVE on Monday, October 18th from 3-6 pm with Memorial Service officiated by Father Charles Cotton at 6pm. He will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery on Tuesday, October 19th with a private graveside service. A Celebration of Life is planned for a future date. John has requested in lieu of flowers for donations to be contributed to the Ohio AIDS Coalition or the Parkinson's Foundation. To sign the on-line condolences please visit, www.JohnQuint.com


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Condolences for John Freeman


From : JACQUELYNE HARRIS (Jackie)
To : Freeman Family
Date: October 16th 2021

I am sorry to hear about John (John Boy) to whom I worked with for 30 years. I missed him when he retired. It was a pleasure working with and him being a friend. My prayers go out to Fran, Gretchen, grandchildren and his sisters. He will be truly missed.
From : Tom Castetter
To :
Date: October 17th 2021

First of all, I want to give my condolences to Fran, Gretchen and the family. John was a devoted family man and told me many times how much he loved his wife and daughter. He talked about you more than you know.
I first met John in 1990 when I started at the probation department. He was a supervisor, but not my supervisor. Like many others, He taught me a lot. John took the time to teach me how to talk to probationers, other court employees and judges. John was a very good probation officer and supervisor.
John and I had a lot in common. We both loved classic rock, the Ohio State Buckeyes and making people laugh. John had a great sense of humor. I will never forget our conversations about music of the sixties and seventies. He loved bands like The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Chicago. In one of our last conversations we had a great discussion about The Beach Boys. He went to California after high school and told me about listening to them while sitting in the sand at the Pacific Ocean. What a great experience.
John loved being an usher for Ohio State football games. I was too young to remember that classic 1968 Ohio State team, but John was more than happy to talk about what it was like to see them play. We had many talks about great Buckeye games and players. I loved John’s stories about watching Hop Cassady run to win the Heisman Trophy as a kid.
John was a people person. He understood how to make people feel at ease. He understood how to let people be themselves, and not how you want them to be.
I will be forever grateful for our friendship and our conversations. I will remember them forever.

Tom Castetter
From : Don Getz
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Date: October 18th 2021

My condolences to all the family. It's been a long time since I've heard anything about the Williams side. I think the last time I saw John and some of you was a long time ago when you stopped by and we sat on the patio. Remember years ago when I was playing softball for the K/of/C and we would all get together? Not so much anymore. God bless all of you.
From : Krista Wilson
To : Family of John Freeman
Date: October 18th 2021

So sorry to hear about John’s passing. My condolences to the entire Freeman family. John was a good friend of my dad, Wayne Wilson as well as the rest of the Wilson family. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Krista Wilson
Panama City Florida
From : Melissa Nelson
To : Aunt Fran and Gretchen
Date: October 19th 2021

Uncle John was such a good man. He loved his family so much and always showed it. I have such fond memories of him throughout my childhood and growing up. He always made our gatherings so much fun with his sense of humor! I will miss him dearly. I know he is with Bama and Boppa and Uncle Richard now...probably cracking them up with one of his jokes. He was so strong and such a fighter until the end. I am thankful for having him in my life. I love you Aunt Fran and Gretchen, and I love you Uncle John. I know you will be watching over us all until we meet again. Sending all my love.

Melissa