Ronald James Freeze, 72, of Butler, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital after a long fought battle where he was surrounded by loved ones.
He was born July 7, 1950 in Butler, the son of the late James Elwyn and Gretchen (Brunermer) Freeze.
Ron was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School. He attended trade schools. He was a Sergeant, Aircraft Electrician in the US Air Force, stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. Ron was a member of First United Methodist Church. He worked at Keystone Electric for 44 years. Ron had a brilliant mind, some say a photographic memory. All of his customers and contractors knew that they could call him any time as his phone was never shut off and he would deliver the products ASAP. One of his large projects every year was the Big Butler Fair, in which he took great pride. Ron was a member of the American Legion Post 778, the Buffalo Valley Sportsman Club, Italian Society of Butler, Sons and Daughters of Italy, and Butler Lodge 1664. He was an avid bowler, outdoorsman and gardener. He was in numerous golf leagues, including O’Donnells Golf League at Hiland Golf Course, where he shot a hole in one. An avid car enthusiast, he attended numerous car shows and his favorite model was the Corvette.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Carol (Geibel) Freeze of Butler (married October 19, 1974); his son, Andrew Freeze of Butler; his daughter, Julie Freeze of Mt. Pleasant, SC; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kroll, his sister-in-law, Joyce (Dan) Mennor of Fenelton; brother-in-law, Gary Geibel of Butler; two nieces, Mindi and Bethany, nephew, Braden; and numerous lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
If you were a friend, you were his family. Special thank you to his niece, Bethany.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8PM.
Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., Butler, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10AM.
Interment and Military Honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2:30PM