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Robert R. Freitag, age 74 of New Glarus, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the New Glarus Home. He was born on August 31, 1943, in Monroe to his parents, Ralph and Helen (Trumpy) Freitag.

Robert R. Freitag

Bob attended the Meadow Valley School and New Glarus High School. Robert enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1965, and was honorably discharged in January of 1968. After service Bob returned to the New Glarus area and worked at Federal Industries for forty years until his retirement. Bob enjoyed playing cards, cheering for the Brewers and Packers, hunting, and fishing.

Bob is survived by his brother, Kenneth (Rebecca) Freitag; sister, Karen Clinger; special friend, Eugene Gessler; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of relatives and friends will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 Sixth Avenue, New Glarus, WI. A graveside inurnment service with military honors will follow at the Swiss Cemetery in New Glarus.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.