Lewis David Freeland Obituary (1915 - 2013)

Lewis David Freedland, born Oct. 3, 1915 on a farm in Brooklyn Center, died May. 19, 2013, after a long and productive life, in St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Reva on Feb. 9, 2013, parents Isaac & Annie, brothers, Morris (Shirley), Max (Ray), and Harry (Dorothy); brother-in-law Irving White. Survived by his sister Louise White; children, Sara Wolf Foss, Janet Seruya, Betsy Freedland (Douglas Anderson), Jay Freedland, Linda Siegel and Debra Freedland (Elmer Costabile); eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a respected engineer, well known for designing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems in buildings all over the US. During World War II as a civilian crucial to the war effort, he served at Puget Sound Navy Yard. He was forever fascinated by construction, loved nature, watch making, tools, carpentry, chocolate, and puzzles. His work is now done, its quality never compromised. We will sorely miss long walks with him and his obscure jokes. He now walks eternally in our hearts. Funeral service 11:00 a.m., SUNDAY, May 26, 2013 at the MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 ½ at Penn Ave. So., Richfield, MN. Memorials are preferred to the Anti-Defamation League. SHIVA, 2804 France Ave. So., St. Louis Park, MN (Sunday 7:00 a.m.)