Ernest E. Freese September 13, 1913 - March 06, 2009 Ernest E. Freese, 95, of Sycamore Street, Columbus, Ind., died Friday, March 6, 2009, at 8:10 a.m. at Columbus Regional Hospital. Ernest earned his Associates Degree from Central Normal College. He graduated from Butler University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. In 1954 he received his Masters Degree in Education from Indiana University. Ernest was a member of NEA, as well as the alumni associations of Butler and Indiana universities. He was a lifelong member of First Christian Church and enjoyed bowling, playing cards and gardening. Mr. Freese was born September 13, 1913, in Brown County, Ind., the son of John Calvin and Nancy Elizabeth Kirts Freese. He married Viola Freese in July, 1969. Survivors include a son, Ronald L. (Carol) Freese of Columbus, Ind.; a daughter, Barbara L. (Donald) Olkiewicz of Columbus, Ind.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Freese was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Freese;a daughter, Phyllis Joan Freese; a stepson, James Christian; a grandchild, Brian John Freese; and brothers, Ray, Walter, Earl, Willie and John Freese. Funeral Information FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Al White officiating. VISITATION: Monday, March 9, 2009, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 am. until time of services. BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice of charities. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home

Ernest E. Freese September 13, 1913 - March 06, 2009 Ernest E. Freese, 95, of Sycamore Street, Columbus, Ind., died Friday, March 6, 2009, at 8:10 a.m. at Columbus Regional Hospital. Ernest earned his Associates Degree from Central Normal College. He graduated from Butler University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. In 1954 he received his Masters Degree in Education from Indiana University. Ernest was a member of NEA, as well as the alumni associations of Butler and Indiana universities. He was a lifelong member of First Christian Church and enjoyed bowling, playing cards and gardening. Mr. Freese was born September 13, 1913, in Brown County, Ind., the son of John Calvin and Nancy Elizabeth Kirts Freese. He married Viola Freese in July, 1969. Survivors include a son, Ronald L. (Carol) Freese of Columbus, Ind.; a daughter, Barbara L. (Donald) Olkiewicz of Columbus, Ind.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Freese was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Freese;a daughter, Phyllis Joan Freese; a stepson, James Christian; a grandchild, Brian John Freese; and brothers, Ray, Walter, Earl, Willie and John Freese. Funeral Information FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Al White officiating. VISITATION: Monday, March 9, 2009, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 am. until time of services. BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice of charities. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home