Obituary of Robert M Freeze

Robert "Rob" M. Freeze, 37, of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Kankakee, Illinois. Rob was born on July 27, 1975 in Niles, Michigan to Terry and Sharon (Middleton) Freeze. He was a 1994 graduate of Niles High School and also graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Commercial Recreation. On August 20th, 2005 Rob married the love of his life at a ceremony on Weko Beach in Bridgeman, Michigan. Rob has worked for most of his career as a journeyman lineman for Indiana Michigan Power - AEP. He had a great work ethic and was known for his willingness to go anywhere at any time to help restore power to those in need. He was a proud member of the IBEW. Rob was a sports enthusiast and loved the Chicago Bears, Notre Dame and the Gators. He also enjoyed fishing and played basketball while in school. Rob had no greater love than that for his wife and daughter. He was a devoted husband and father and caring son. Rob was preceded in death by Marvin and Clementine Freeze and Robert and Lois Middleton. He is survived by his wife Allison Hayes-Freeze of South Bend, a daughter Emery Clementine Freeze of South Bend, his parents Terry and Sharon Freeze of Niles two sisters Cathy Teeter of Cassopolis and Terri Visel of Niles, Allison's parents Richard and Debbie Hayes of South Bend and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held by his family. An interment will take place at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Rob's memory to any Teacher's Credit Union where a scholarship fund is being established in his daughter's name or mailed to TCU 346 W. Cleveland Road Granger, Indiana 46530.