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Heinz Otto Freese, age 90, died February 5, 2021, in Asheville, NC.

Heinz was born 10/14/1930 in Berlin, Germany, the second son (after Werner Freese) of Marta Sass Freese and Otto Freese. Heinz worked for Siemens after WWII. In his 20s, he was sponsored by a cousin and emigrated to Chicago where he taught himself English, attended Chicago Technical College, served in the U.S. Army, met his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth DeGroot Freese (deceased …
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He always told me my music was dumb and made no sense.
Such a cool guy.
Love you
He always told me my music was dumb and made no sense.
Such a cool guy.
Love you
He always told me my music was dumb and made no sense.
Such a coo…
To all the relatives and friends of Heinz my condolances. Knowing him was a pleasure.

Rust zacht, Heinz. ( rest in peac…
To all the relatives and friends of Heinz my condolances. Knowing him was a pleasure.

Rust zacht, H…
To all the relatives and friends of Heinz my condolances. Knowin…
We have so many wonderful memories of his and Else's visit to Phoenix. Heinz was a great story teller. I'm so happy I…
We have so many wonderful memories of his and Else's visit to Phoenix. Heinz was a great story tel…
We have so many wonderful memories of his and Else's visit to Ph…
Lisanne, sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Remember the good times. Take care. Love Mary
Lisanne, sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Remember the good times. Take care. Love Mary
Lisanne, sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Remember t…

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Born

October 14th, 1930
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Passed away

February 5th, 2021
Asheville, NC, USA

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