Edmund J. Freking Jr.

Edmund “Ed” Freking, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Rosella (Binder) Freking. He leaves behind his children Theresa (Kirk) Haas, Tim (Shelly) Freking, and Susan Storie. Ed was the proud grandpa to Elizabeth (Devon) Klumb, Kevin (Chelsey) Haas, Sara (Justin) Brown, Rachel Freking, Justin Freking, Nick Storie, and Daniel Storie. He was a proud great grandpa to Jack, Nora, and Molly Klumb, Annie, Emmett and baby boy Haas, and Oliver Brown. Ed was preceded in death by his father Edmund Sr., mother Martha, brothers Richard and Donald, and an infant son. Ed’s life was enriched by wonderful brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Ed was born and raised in St. Bernard, participated in many sports while attending St. Clement grade school, and was a proud Roger Bacon High School alum. Ed proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He met and married his beloved Rose and lived in Delhi the rest of his 90 years.

Ed was a kind hearted, hard working man. He was generous with his time and quick to drop everything to help whoever asked. Ed had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making you laugh or smile. He was a selfless caregiver of his wife until she passed away. He was a man of faith and a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish. Ed loved every minute of his time babysitting his grandchildren and watching their school events and games. He enjoyed going to breakfast, lunch and the movies with friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, OHIO 45233, followed by mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Victory Church 810 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233.

Memorials can be directed to Bayley 990 Bayley Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233, Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131, or Right to Life 1802 West Galbraith Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45239