Mitchell Charles Freem Jr.
March 12, 1931 - July 28, 2019
Lake Forest CA
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Mitchell Charles Freem Jr.
March 12, 1931 - July 28, 2019
Lake Forest CA
Obituary
CAPT. MITCHELL CHARLES FREEM JR.
Lake Forest – Mitchell C. Freem Jr. 88 died unexpectedly July 28th, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Calimesa, Ca.
He was born March 12, 1931 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Mitchell C & Helen Freem Sr.
Mitch was a lifeguard and taught lifeguard training to local kids. He joined the Navy at 17 and then after a couple of years joined the Marine Corps where he served for over 30 years. During that time in the Marine Corps he met our mother Shirley. They married and had 4 children. Sadly, Shirley 72, passed away in November 2003. They were married for 47 years.
After retirement he loved to play golf. One of his greatest pleasures was his family.
He was a loyal member in the VFW, American Legion, Cooties and MOAA.
He is survived by his 4 children Michele Celeste Collins McCandless, of Lake Forest, Nanette Sue Howe, of Calimesa, Dawn Dee Southard, of Calimesa & Mitchell Charles Freem III and his wife Gina (Donohoe), of Lake Forest; 8 grandchildren, Michael, Jaime, Mitchell, Nikki, Garrett, Ashley, Matthew & Jenna; 5 great grandchildren Jadin, Gabe, Peyton, Lyla and Kaislee.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: August 19, 2019 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: August 19, 2019 (1:31 PM)
- Venue: Riverside National Cemetery
- Location: 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (951) 653-8417
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13 responses to Mitchell Charles Freem Jr.
Dan Niesen says:
August 1, 2019
Living in Illinois I don’t believe I had every met him in person. Heard a lot of stories from my Mom and Dad. It sounded like he had great life. Love you Uncle Mitch. Thoughts and prays for the family.
Denise Goodlin-Ampe says:
August 1, 2019
A true hero. Rest In Peace.
Sandy Lewis says:
August 1, 2019
What a legacy Mr. Mitch left to his four beautiful children and the Cavanaugh crew. Heaven gained an admirable Angel.
Tony Mcclure says:
August 2, 2019
May he rest in peace leatherneck/devildog semperfi
Ronda says:
August 6, 2019
May you rest in peace.