MIDDLEFIELD – Dennis Donald Freitag, 75, of Middlefield, sadly passed away Sept. 17, 2021, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
He was born in Waukegan, Ill., to the late Raymond and Elenore (nee Luby) Freitag on April 12, 1946.
Dennis was the loving husband of Paula Harrington Freitag, with whom he was married for 19 wonderful years.
Dennis was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, as a First Sergeant for 36 years.
He was a member of the International Law Team, travelled the world during his time in the Army, loved gardening and beautiful flowers, fishing in his beloved pond and his family. Little children and small animals gravitated toward him because of his essence of gentleness and protection.
Dennis is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Paula (nee Harrington) Freitag, two sons, Darren Freitag and David Freitag; daughter, Darcy; stepson, Alex (Bonnie) Stanton; brothers, Gerry Freitag, Darrel Freitag, Ron (Margot) Freitag, Dean Freitag, Bill Freitag; sisters-in-law, Vicki (Jerry) McCalmont, Ruth (George) Womack; brother-in-law, Dave (Becky) Harrington; in-laws, Richard and Helen Harrington; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many families and friends.
Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, from 12-2 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield. Full military honors and funeral service will commence at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
A private burial will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman at a later date. (Masks will be required per family request.)
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.slyffh.com.
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