- Date Of Birth: March 26, 1949
- Date Of Death: March 21, 2019
- State: Illinois
Dennis R. Freesmeyer, 69, of Winchester, IL, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his home. He was born March 26, 1949, in Springfield, IL, the son of Ralph and Amanda Booth Freesmeyer. He was a graduate of Waverly High School in 1967.
Mr. Freesmeyer married Judith “Judy” Spurling on May 31, 1968, and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1999. He then married Cheryl “Sherry” West LaFary on June 7, 2003. Dennis was a professional freight relocation specialist and retired from ABF in 2015. He was an avid motorcycle rider and a talented woodworker. He loved gadgets to tinker with, creative projects, working in the garage, and spending time out in nature. Dennis was a good mix of easy rider, cowboy, good ole boy and teddy bear. He was a member of AHE Motorcycle Club, and a member of the Freemasons and Ansar Shrine.
Dennis was also preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Dean and LeRoy.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry of Winchester; two daughters, Teri Freesmeyer of Springfield and Billi Jo “BJ” Freesmeyer of New Berlin; step-son Jason LaFary, wife Hannah of Indianapolis, IN.; two grandchildren, Judith “Alex” and Jenna; four step-grandchildren Paige, Ian, Kaylie, Bella; two sisters, Norma Holler Williams of Peoria, AZ, and Linda Gaffney of Waverly; eight great and honorary great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who adored their “Uncle Bud” from all across the country; and his four legged sidekick Buddy.
