Theodore Freymiller

Theodore E. “Ted” Freymiller, (Coach Fry), of Webster, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the young age of 92. Ted was residing at the Continuing Care Center (CCC) in the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Ted was born on August 6, 1923, to Ernest and Erna (Franke) Freymiller in Cloverton, MN, where Ted’s father was a doctor. From Cloverton the family moved to Boscobel, WI, where Ted and his sister, Barbara, grew up. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 21, 1943 and spent time in West Germany and fought in World War II. After his time in the service, Ted returned to Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. There he met Nancy Cornwall, who became his wife, and where he started a family. After Ted received a Bachelor’s degree in Education, the family moved to Michigan. He initially was a teacher in Ortonville. They then moved to Oxford, MI, where Ted taught in the public schools for over 30 years, and was known as “Coach Fry.” He was well known and loved by his students, parents, and co-workers. In 2015, Oxford Community Schools honored Ted by inducting him into the Oxford High School Athletic Hall of Fame, placing his name on the Hall of Fame wall, and presenting “Coach Fry” with a plaque that recognized his efforts and achievements. After retiring, Ted and part of his family moved to the family cabin in the northern part of Wisconsin where he lived for a long time. He later moved to Webster and then to Grantsburg, WI. While residing in the Danbury/Dairyland area, Ted would attend the various Lutheran Churches. He also liked to go watch his grandchildren play in sports when it was possible. Ted is survived by his 5 daughters: Chris Huebner of Webster, Kim Freymiller of Webster, Pamela Franklin of Holly MI, Susan Freymiller (David Glienke) of Danbury, and Michelle Freymiller (Steve Holmstrom) of Danbury; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara & Tom Black; his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy; son-in-law, Dallas Franklin; great-granddaughter, Gracie Mae Huebner; and we cannot forget Hector, his beloved German Shepard. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am), Thursday, Feb. 18th, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS), in Webster, with the church pastor, Rev. Jody R. Walter, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Blaine Twp., followed by full military honors. Pallbearers are Charles Freymiller, Matthew Freymiller, Eric Franklin, Austin Smiley, Theodore Huebner, and Keith Glienke. Honorary pallbearers are: Brandon Smiley, Robert Smiley, Thomas Black, Ashton Freymiller, Robert Edwards, Dakota Franklin, and Daniel Hemphill. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.