Robert "Bob" W. Freson

Robert W. Freson passed away St. Patrick's Day, 2019 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. Robert (Bob) was born February 10, 1931 in Syracuse, N.Y. He was the oldest son of Arthur and Katherine (Phillips) Freson. Bob served in the 64 ^th air division at Pepperrell Air Force base in Newfoundland from 1951-1953.

Following an honorable discharge Bob attended the University of Colorado graduating with degrees in finance and public administration. He served as finance manager or city manager in the following cities: Sterling CO., Lafayette CO, St Cloud MN, Rochester MN, Johnson City TN and Columbus NE. After retiring Bob and Bernie moved to Onalaska, WI to be near their daughter and grandchildren,

In retirement Bob enjoyed his grandchildren, travel, attending the theater and symphony. He served on several committees at St Patrick's parish and was treasurer for the Knight of Columbus. Many residents would have had Bob delivering meals to them through Meals on Wheels.

He will be missed by his daughter, Cecilia (Dan) Mullenbach, grandson Jared of Reno, NV, siblings; Patricia of Loveland CO, Paul (Alta) of Melbourne FL, and Suzanne (John) of Rome, NY. Bob will also be remembered by: A sister in law Bernadette (Eloi) of Marshall, MN and a sister in law Fannie (James) of New Hyde Park, NY as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernetta (Bernie Stassen) Freson, a granddaughter Sarah Mullenbach and brothers Richard and Donald.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Onalaska. Msgr. Steven Kachel will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Onalaska City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Donations in Bob's memory can be made to St Patrick's parish, Bluffview Memory Care or the Alzheimer's Association.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mary Bassing for providing care for Bob. We would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Bluffview Memory Care. They accepted Bob as a member of their family and treated him with compassion and respect for the years he spent there.