Madaline M. Druckenmiller Freeh, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1927 in Fremont, the daughter of Bernard and Lula (Schneider) Wolf. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph High School.
Madaline married Donald D. Druckenmiller and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1978. She then married John “Jack” Freeh on June 28, 1980 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2010.
Madaline was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was a Cook at the school cafeteria for over thirty years. She was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles and VFW Ladies Auxiliaries. Madaline enjoyed shopping, reading and spending time at the lake. She loved life, especially spending time with her family.
Madaline is survived by her children, Bill (Jeanette) Druckenmiller and Susan Davis both of Fremont, OH, Christine (Greg Hill) Haas, Clyde, OH, Bob (Lisa) Druckenmiller, Columbus, OH, Claudia (Todd McGirt) Davis and Kellie Koonce both of Fremont, OH; step children, Jack (Mary) Freeh, Columbus, OH, Debra (Bob) Eshelman and Tina (Tom) Shaffer both of Fremont, OH and Brenda (Jim) Hendricks, Toledo, OH; sister Betty Swartz, Fremont, OH; twenty-four grandchildren; forty-two great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Donald D. Druckenmiller and John “Jack” Freeh; grandchildren, Matt Haas, Alexa Earl and Nichole Shaffer; siblings, Billy, Jackie, Robert and Ralph Wolf and Claudia McFann.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, April 15, 2016, 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH with Fr. Chris Kardzis officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
May you RIP, Madaline!
Barb Gangwer
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Madeline was such a nice person and will certainly be missed by all who knew her.
Kristen black
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your entire family. She was a classy lady!!!!
Amber Root
So sorry for your loss..what a wonder lady!
Sharilyn Burdett
Madaline was a true inspiration. Full of life, always smiling and laughing. She will be greatly missed on earth and truly blessed in Heaven.
Missy Francis Albright
Sue and family, So sorry to hear of Madaline’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all. She will always be remembered.
Lesa M Wright
My deepest sympathy to Madaline’s family. What a wonderful woman. The last time I saw her, she looked the same as she did when I first met her in the third grade…always with a smile on her face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Joanne McDowell
Chris and I went to the mall and lunch just three weeks ago and she was such a firecracker that day! I am so happy she enjoyed life so very much, you were all blessed with such a sweet mother.
My sincere sympathy to the family.
Roxie and Greg Forshtay
Oh my goodness Billy. So sorry. She obviously had a nice long life. That’s worth celebrating. It just breaks your heart everyday and you will miss her terribly. Hugs.
Connie Freeh Riley
So saddened to hear about Aunt Madaline. She was so kind and sweet. W e will miss her great smile too! She was such a mentor for the whole Freeh family!
Randi mcclintock
Chris and Sue. , so sorry about your mamma. I know how hard it is !!! Much love. Randi mcclintock
Maralyn
Bobby and Lisa,
Thinking of you both as you process the loss of his mom. May she rest in peace. XO
Sylvia Witt
Our Thought and Prayer are with The entire Family. May God Bless Her she was a Great Women an Mother. Prayers to All
Gary and Sylvia Witt
Jim Freeh
I will always remember how warm and gracious Madaline was. She will be missed greatly. Best wishes to the family.
Lucy Nieset Wolfe
Sue & family,
Madaline was a blessing to so many of us who grew up at Sacred Heart. Her smile, kindness & love she showed so many continues to shine in the many lives she touched.
Alice Armstrong
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! We had good times together. She was such a happy person.
Prayers coming your way. I will try to make it to Ohio for the viewing .
Sheena Witmer
Oh Madeline,
You were such a great woman and such a caring and supportive grandmother. You will surely be missed!
Judy Schneider
Dear Kellie and family,
Sending thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of your sweet mom and hanging out at your house as a kid.
Judy Schneider
Jim Wade
She was a very nice lady, very gracious.
Joanne Jones
Madaine was a joy to be with,we had so many wonderful bus trips with our good friends from the Moose. There was one trip that her and I had extra fun on,we picked the right side of the bus. Our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends
Debbie Eckhardt & Ted Smith
My deepest sympathy to Madaline’s entire family. She was the sweetest lady I have ever met. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her! Rest in Peace.
Jackie Hurst
Sue My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember your mother from working at Sacred Heart School. May she rest in peace. Best wishes, Jim and Jackie Hurst, Florida.
lori
Dear Claudia, Jed & Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother, just know my prayers are with you.
Lori Phillips
Cecilia (McGrady) Brochu
Bill,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I hope you have many happy memories to comfort you.
Linda (Swartz) Overmyer
Prayers to the Druckenmiller family. Aunt Madaline a special lady indeed.
Tina (Wolf) & Tony, Nicholas, Matthew & Christina Rivera
No words can ease your loss and pain.
I will cherish the memories of Aunt Madaline and hold them deep inside my heart.
She is now in paradise, her body and soul at peace with her family and friends who have gone before her to eternal happiness.
Rest knowing they are were waiting for her, they will keep her and comfort her until the day we will all meet again.
I pray you find peace during this difficult time of healing.
Love Always and Forever!
God Bless!!
Sr. Fredricka Kollsmith
What a beautiful, warm-spirited mother you were blessed with! Madeline’s kindness and love of the children of Sacred Heart are memories I cherish. I know she’ll continue to mother you all. Prayers!
Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh
So sorry to hear this Chris. You and ALL your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
You’ll miss her a little more every day. Just hold on to all the wonderful memories
to help go on. Love and prayers………
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Ed & Agnes Halbisen
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.Sorry for your loss.May God Bless
Haley Eshleman
Grandma was always incredibly supportive, generous and loving. Her sweet face and hugs will put a smile on my face forever. Love and hugs to all the family back at home, wish I could be with you.
Vince Kramer
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Madeline will be missed. Each of you and your love for her are testaments to just how special she is. Rest in peace dear lady!
Patty Thude
To all of my cousins~ I am so sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories I have of your mom, so kind sweet and loving. As i viewed the memorial pictures, I realized there are so many of you I don’t know; but my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. God Bless you during this trying time. Another member of our family in heaven playing pinochle. Love and peace. Patty
Kathryn Mills
Kelly, Joey, Jarrett, Jillian and the rest of the family we send our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your mom/grandmother. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a beautiful smile and gentleness about her. May God give you a heavenly peace. Love you all
Aunt Kathy, Bill, Jennifer, Gregory, Kathleen, Richard, Ethan, and Carl
Sam Havens
So Sorry for your loss!May God give you strength during this difficult time Sam & Dawn Havens
Robert & Betty Patterson
Sorry for your loss. God bless
Kara Hetrick
Thoughts and prayers for all your family at this difficult loss.
Dennis Halbisen
I just found out about your moms passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Ted and Cheryl Overmyer
To the family of Aunt Madeline
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Madeline. Many thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all your wonderful memories of your mother, grandmother, sister and aunt carry you through this difficult time.
Nancy Stoner
Susie and Chris,
You and your entire family were blessed with such a wonderful mother . . . I have special memories of you and am thankful for them . . . The last time I saw Madeline was at Frisches and I will remember that moment . . . So beautiful and friendly . . .
Julie Smith Wolf
Very sorry for your families loss, My thoughts & Prayers are with you all.