Peter F. DeFreezer

May 2, 1946 ~ November 15, 2016
Peter F. DeFreezer, 70, of Buda passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born May 2, 1946, in Kewanee, the son of Peter and Ruth (Hull) DeFreezer, he married Cynthia Roberts Oct. 24, 1965, at the Congregational Church in Buda. She survives. He graduated from Western High School in Buda. He was a dedicated employee with over 40 years of service at Hyster/Compaction America, and provided loyal service to his hometown as a part-time police officer and a volunteer fireman for over 30 years. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield. He was on the Hopeland Cemetery Board, Buda Village Board and volunteered with the Western Bureau County Food Pantry. He loved his family and grandchildren unconditionally. Also surviving are three children, Denise (Joseph) Paul of Wauconda, Matthew (Julie) DeFreezer of Petersburg and Steve (Cynthia) DeFreezer of Princeton; four grandchildren, Seth, Dana, Lydia and Caitlyn DeFreezer; two siblings, Ruth Anne (Ken) Phillips of Sheffield and H. John DeFreezer of Alphretta, Ga.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in heart, David Jones. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield with the Rev. Ross Wyman officiating. Burial will be in Hopeland Cenetery, Buda. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the church. Memorials may be directed to Hopeland Cemetery in Buda or the Buda Fire and Rescue Unit.
Cythnia and family: I’m so sorry to hear about Pete ‘s passing. He was a strong man and a wonderful person. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss & know how much he loved his family. You will be in our thoughts & prayers, but know he will be watching over all of his loved ones.
Denise and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. There are no words when a loved one passes. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. My prayers are with you as you remember him and know he is watching over you.
Denise, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I know how close you were! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
“Our deepest sympathy to the DeFreezer Family. He was a good man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
In the early 60’s I was the Art teacher at Western Community .I had Pete in an art class in High School. He didn’t complete all the art assignment for that semester, so I dId not give him a passing grade. The following Year or semester he did not come back to school. A semester or a year later he DID come back, and even took art. He came into the art room with a tie and suit and told the kids at High School “that its tought out in the world and stay at school and get your education .” I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM” and thus never forgot Pete. . I am sorry for your loss and pray that God will give you comfort and be with the family. From reading his obituaries what ONE TERRIFIC GUY HE WAS. (which everyone knew when he came back to school)
Cynthia and family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days ahead . Love you and God bless you and may he comfort you all.
We are so sorry to hear of Peter passing may God be with you and family during your time of sadness.
I am truly sorry to hear about Pete. He was one of a kind. I remember him from years ago as a kid growing up in Buda.My heart goes out to the family.
We are so sorry for the loss of a great man. We will be missed. Prayers to everyone.
Cynthia & family: Sorry for your loss.Memories of our “growing” years include Pete`s honesty and compassion. He was a good teammate and always had a kind conversation. His dedication to family,church and community reflects the strong “spiritual” heart he had and he left us as a servant to his life with us.