umerous times. Wes married Beverly Joan Abarr in 1950. To this union five children were born, Wesley Ray, Teresa Renee, Kim Marlene, Michael Leslie, and Robert Jo. Wes was a lifetime Veteran and a member of the American Legion and Shriners. He attended the Methodist Church. His hobbies and interests included being an avid golfer, playing guitar, singing and being an emcee. He had his own bands; one was known as Old Dogs and Misfits, and the other True Country. Wes and Lynne Svetch were married on October 3, 2016 in Lenox, IA. Her three children became his bonus family, Tracy Vroom, Kristina Hilton, and Shane Hilton (Kelli), plus three additional grandchildren, Marli, Max and Macoy Hilton. In later years, Wes's home became Clearfield, then Glenwood, and finally Malvern, IA. Wes was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Beverly in 2014 after 63 years of marriage; his son Michael Freemyer in 1995; and his siblings, Eileen Matheny, Donna Stewart, and Harold Freemyer. Wes is survived by his wife Lynne Freemyer; his children, Wesley Freemyer (Cindy), Teresa Bridgeman (Bill), Kim Thurman (Bobby), and Robert Freemyer (Pam). Wes was blessed with 23 grandchildren, Lane, Judith, Evan, Glenna, Laurel, Shelly, Joel, Chelsi, Melissa, Chrstina, Michael, Nikolai, Mariah, Natalia, Kristopher, Alicia, Amanda, Jeremy, Julie, Marcie, Halie, and Travis; 59 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; along with his bonus family; other relatives; and several special friends.
Loess Hills Funeral and Cremation Center
Glenwood, IA 51534
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