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Charlie Martin Freeman, 88, of Alpena died Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Hillman's Haven following a courageous nine year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Charlie was born in Rogers City on Feb. 21, 1938, to the late Orrie and Lula (Welch) Freeman. He served in the United States Army and later worked at Huron Portland Cement Plant retiring from LaFarge in 1996. On May 10, 1962, he married Judith McLaren. She preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2025. He enjoyed playing sports, including volleyball, basketball, softball and camping with his family. Charlie has a good sense of humor and never complained about anything.
Surviving are his three children, Lori (Theo) Igielski, Thomas Freeman, Kelli (Scott) Samp; two grandchildren, Alyssa (Tristan) Klepoch, and Emily Samp.
Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Koss.
Memorial visitation will take place on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Bannan Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at noon with Rev. Timothy Decker officiating.
Inurnment: Evergreen Cemetery
Memorials: Hospice of Michigan or Michigan Parkinson Foundation