Gerald Freudenburg Obituary

Dear Freudenburg Family,
We wish to extend our condolences to the family and say that he held a special place in our hearts as a wonderful Pastor and mentor. He confirmed both of us and performed our marriage, too. We will never forget his advice during pre-marriage counseling. Your family is in our prayers.
Tim and Susan (Cannon) Boisseau

Dear Joan & Family,
We met Pastor Fruedenberg as he served as a vacancy pastor for our church, then on a more personal level as Brian and I attended an engagement encounter which he and Joan hosted at their home. We are blessed to have met him and always hold a special place in our hearts for him. We pray that the Lord will be with you during this time. He was a wonderful man. We will always remember the engagement encounter. God Bless your family.

~ Brian and Mindy McBride

Pastor Fruedenburg married us at Trinity in Grand Island Ne. 40 yrs ago. I'm sure you remember my parents Paul and Wilma Schleiger who are still living. We all send you our deepest sympathy. God Bless

Dear Jo and Family:
Pastor was a wonderful man who touched many lives, including mine. My thouhts and prayers are with you.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Jo and Family and Ben and Jennifer, From Battle Creek to Peoria to Phoenix, how our paths have crossed in so many ways throughout Pastor Jerry's and Ben's lifetimes. We rejoice with you that Jerry has gained his crown of life but we mourn the loss of our good friend and colleague. The Lord be with you in the days ahead. Our Love in Christ.

Dear Jo and family,
Even as we anticipate a glorious heavenly reunion when we join Gerry in heaven, we mourn his passing and the void it leaves in so many lives. He was a marvelous mentor for us when we were at St. Paul's, Decatur and the blessing continued when we moved to Peoria. May you feel the arms of Jesus around you as you grieve, yet not without hope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and comfort you!

Dear Freudenburg Family,
Through the years I have thought about your family often. Although it has been years, your family has had a special place in my heart and I pray for you now.
I know all of the kids are now grown and have families of their own, but I will always remember them as they were when I babysat them in your house across the street from ours.
I now have four children and three and a half grandchildren of my own and live just outside of Lincoln. Please know that Gerry will be missed and I pray that you find comfort in your church and with each other.
Love always, Barbara Sharp Watton

Dear Freudenburg Family,
It has been many years since Pastor was in Grand Island NE, but I will never forget all of you!! Pastor made Religion class fun & Confirmation interesting!! Just know you are in my heart and God be with you & give you peace! Cyndi King (Meier)

Dear Jo,
Pastor had such a beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pastor and yourself meant more to me than you will know. God Bless You,
Lisa (Barber)Jones

Pastor Freudenburg was youth pastor at Trinity here when I graduated from HS. He was a pastor who I thought genuinely cared about his "people". I am sure he will be missed. My prayers to the family.

Pastor was very important part of my life while in school in Grand Island, NE and helped me much. Blessings to Jo and the family.

Was a great pastor to our family while we were in Grand Island, NE. My daughter Deanna baby sat with Jerry when he was born. Real fine man. Blessing to Jo and family.

Such a wonderful, kind and gentle soul. He will be missed by many. Don, Paulette, Danielle, Steve and Cara Bockler

What an amazing life Pastor led! What a blessing he was to all of us! His sermons touched, taught and guided me throughout my childhood and his uplifting blessing at our wedding was a joyous and wonderful highlight-a wonderful example of the joy, peace and hope Pastor always brought to others. TGLTYTY has been a constant source of strength and peace to me throughout the years-what a wonderful example by living and what a wonderful legacy which continues through his wife and family! My prayers and thoughts are with Mrs. Freudenburg and family; that you may gain strength and comfort in the knowledge that Pastor has gained the victory that God grants us all in Christ Jesus and that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

While Heaven rejoices, our hearts are deeply saddened with the passing of our beloved Pastor. His love for Christ was evident with his unique messages which at times included personal trials and tribulations. The path always seemed clearer and the load a little lighter after his sermon. Moving here from Galesburg, he was the reason we joined Trinity and when he retired, well, lets just say he was irreplaceable in our hearts. My children looked forward to his big loving (lift your feet off the ground) hugs they would receive after service along with his big warm smile. He left many imprints on each of our hearts. May his family receive comfort in the knowledge that 'TGLTYTY' changed many lives. He was my son's Mentor during Confirmation and he Baptized both Jeff and Carly. We will miss him so!

Freudenburg Family -- Pastor is a great person and will be missed by all of us. His suffering is gone and his rejoicing has begun. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Bless you all! Julia, Jessica & Jennifer

Dear Jo,
You and your family have my sincere sympathy, understanding, and prayers. Jerrry was a special cousin for Fred and he spoke very highly of him. We all remember the fun visits we had with you. God Bless You All. Priscilla Telschow and family

Pastor Freudenburg and his wife were such an important part of my childhood and adult years. He will be dearly missed. My thought are with Mrs Freudenburg and family.

Our children went to Concordia grade school and how thankful we are for their education there. I remember the tigletyty illustration vividly and appreciated the attention given to each child. The last time we saw him he was giving devotions at the Lutheran Home where my aunt was a patient. What a blessing he was to this family!

Dearest Mrs. Freudenburg and families; I have such fond memories of Pastor and all of you in Grand Island. Pastor was a wonderful person and a blessing to all who encountered his wisdom and passion. I think of you all often and wish you all God's blessings and comfort.

We will be eternally grateful to Pastor Freudenburg and Joan for all the loving support when our daughter was born with Spina Bifida. Their advice and counsel helped us to go forward with faith that the Lord would direct our daughter and our lives. We would like to convey our sympathy to the family and pray that the Lord will bless them. Your friends in Christ.
Roger, Carol, and Christy Barcus of Rochester, IL.

What an AMAZING man! Heaven is rejoicing at the return home of one of its most faithful members!!! We will truly miss you, Pastor Freudenburg!