Richard E. Freund

Richard E. Freund, 60, of W6368 Grove Street, Town of Fond du Lac, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at his residence, after a brief illness. He was born May 6, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of Victor and Alvina Halle Freund. In February of 2001, he married Sara Kukla Prellwitz in Fond du Lac. Mr. Freund was a 1963 graduate of Goodrich High School. After his graduation, he joined the railroad and was employed by the Soo Line, Wisconsin Central, and Canadian National railroads. He was currently employed as a material management coordinator. Surviving are his wife, Sara, two sons, Steve of Fond du Lac, and Doug (Fiancé Shay Larry) of North Fond du Lac, and his former wife, Diane Freund of Fond du Lac. He is further survived by five stepchildren, Pam Prellwitz of Seattle, Paul (Deb) Prellwitz of Fond du Lac, Julie (Bob) Niederdorfer of Fond du Lac, Jeff (Julie) Prellwitz of San Francisco, and Greg (Amy) Prellwitz of Appleton, three grandchildren, Amy, Kristin, and Carly Freund, eight step-grandchildren, Madison and Landyn, Alyssa Biggs, McKayla and Sean Niederdorfer, Hannah and Megan Prellwitz, and Tyler Prellwitz. Also surviving is a sister, Nancy Roberts of Denver, CO, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. His parents and a brother, Mike, preceded him in death.



Visitation for Mr. Richard E. Freund will be on Sunday, May 7, 2006, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 7:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the services. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com