Robert L. (Bob) Freerks, 67, of Aredale, Iowa, passed away December 5, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. He was born May 21, 1944, in Waverly, Iowa, to Everett and Elsie (Klunder) Freerks. Bob attended rural Butler County country schools. He married Dee Ann Ruth DeVries on January 21, 1972, in Dumont, Iowa. Bob worked as a farmer. He was a member of the New Hope Parish of the Aredale United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Dumont Jaycee's. Bob's hobbies included collecting toy tractors and he was an avid toy collector. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family and grandchildren and spending time outside. Bob also enjoyed taking care of his livestock. In his spare time Bob enjoyed going to auctions and visiting. He is survived by his wife Dee Ann Freerks of Aredale, son Randy & wife Jessica Freerks of Aredale, son Ricky & wife Jerrilyn Freerks of Aredale, son Darren & wife Sami Freerks of Dumont, son Dalen Freerks of Le Claire, grandchildren: Morgan Marshall, Monica Freerks, Cole Freerks, Jaden Freerks, Galen Freerks, Novalee Freerks, Connor Freerks, James Freerks and Jordan Freerks, father-in-law Edwin (Rose) DeVries...[more]