Obituary of Charles Alphonse Freitag

Charles Freitag Sr., 68, of Three Oaks, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side. Charles was born on May 3, 1942 in Chicago to the late Hermann and Stephanie (Roose) Freitag. On April 28, 1962 Charles married the love of his life Mary (Miliauskas) Freitag at a ceremony in Chicago, Illinois. Charles was an auto mechanic and drag racer in the 1960's. He also, worked as a tool and die operator for 5 years, electrician for 6 years, worked for the City of Chicago in the garbage disposal business for 20 years where he retired, during retirement he was employed at All Phase Electrical Supply Company for 8 years. In the 60's he was an auto mechanic and drag racer with his black (Little Miss Nasty) 1961 Chevy Impala two door bubble top with 348 big block tri-power and 4 speed and his 1966 Pontiac GTO with 389 big block tri-power and 4 speed. He raced in California and Illinois against some now famous names in drag racing. He lived and worked in Chicago until 1990's when he moved to Three Oaks, Michigan. Charles is preceded in death by his wife and parents. He is survived by son, Charles Freitag Jr., daughter-n-law, Rebecca J. (Peterson) Freitag, one grandchild, Stepson Alan R. Peterson, and many loving family members and close friends including his long time friend/sister-n-law, Theresa Campagna. Charles enjoyed drawing, using his tools, working on his home and watching drag racing and NASCAR. In keeping with Charles' wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a Cancer Association of your choice.