Born: Monday Jun-04-1934
Died: Tuesday Apr-30-2024
Funeral: Thursday May-23-2024

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Donald Llewellyn Freeman was born on June 4, 1934, in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Ella Freeman, who moved to Rupert, Idaho, in 1936. He was the oldest of seven children, of whom the younger six all survived him: Louis and Daniel Freeman, Delores Peterson, Louella Woods, Vickie Fisher, and Pamela Freeman. Donald was trained as a Lutheran school teacher. He graduated from Concordia Teachers College (now Concordia University) in Seward, Nebraska, in 1956. He taught primary school students in Snohomish, Washington, between 1956 and 1960, then in Merrill, Wisconsin, between 1960 and 1966. After a period working as a restaurant manager in Merrill in the late 1960’s and 1970s, he was hired as a teacher for the Wisconsin Division of Juvenile Corrections, Southeast Regional Office, and was eventually promoted to administrative duties. During this time, he mainly lived in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. He earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin system while working for the Wisconsin Division of Juvenile Corrections. After retiring, he returned to live in Rupert. He is survived by three sons, Douglas, Daniel, and Devin, and five grandchildren. His beloved parents and daughter, Denise, predeceased him. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert and was very active in the Rupert Senior Center. 

Don enjoyed fishing and watching all types of sports.  Don was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and even attended the famous Ice Bowl (1967).

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Paul Cemetery.  The Memorial Service will be held after the graveside at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church located at 909  8th Street in Rupert.  A luncheon for family and friends will be served at the Rupert Senion Center following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please give financial gifts to the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Camp Perkins or the Minidoka County Senior Center.

A LIVE WEBCAST WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://tlcrupert.com/

 

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