Funeral services for LeRoy Freimark age 81 of Mobridge will be 10:30 AM Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial at 9:00 AM Friday, March 14, 2014 at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Prayer service at 7:30 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Kesling Funeral Home. LeRoy passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

LeRoy A. Freimark was born on February 17, 1933 in a sod house on a farm near Java, SD to Arthur and Claudia (Balliet) Freimark. He grew up on the farm and attended high school in Java through his sophomore year; receiving his GED at a later time. LeRoy worked for the Milwaukee Railroad licensed telegraphy operator and train station supervisor prior to enlisting in the US Air Force in 1952. He proudly served his country as an airplane mechanic for twenty years, and was honorably discharged in 1972. On September 4, 1955, LeRoy married Janet Mae Elliot in Spokane, Washington. LeRoy's first offshore military assignment was at Osan Air Base near Seoul, Korea taking place during the Korean War. During his service, he completed two tours of duty in England; and was also stationed in Spokane, WA, Minot, ND, Ogden, UT, and Rapid City, SD.
Following his discharge from the Air Force, LeRoy and his family moved to Mobridge. He spent the following 24 ½ years working as an auto mechanic at Davidson Chevrolet; currently known as Beadle Chevrolet. Although LeRoy finished his career as a mechanic in 1966, he wasn't done working yet. Being a strong advocate for Veterans and their families, he served as the Walworth County Veteran Service Officer for the next thirteen years. LeRoy retired from the VSO role in 2010 at the age of 78.
LeRoy was active in the Mobridge community over the years, which included being a volunteer Fire Fighter, member of the American Legion Post #4, and various other organizations. His true passion was being a Mason, where he dedicated 18 years supporting their mission as a Master Mason. He particularly enjoyed fundraising activities for the Shriners Hospitals. LeRoy served two terms as the Master Mason of the Lodge from 2001-2002 and 2008-2009.
LeRoy was a self-taught carpenter and truly loved working with his hands, building his garage and screen porch. He enjoyed making birthdays and holidays special for his loved ones, and spending time with his grandsons whenever possible. LeRoy also liked working on his vehicles, and spending time outdoors; taking great pride in his yard, flowers, and garden.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Janet of Mobridge, his daughter Terri (Tom) Dix of Sioux Falls, his son, Junior of Mobridge, two grandsons Brian (Amy) Dix of Pittsburgh, PA and Steven Dix of Denver, CO, one great granddaughter Stella Dix of Pittsburgh, PA., his brother Delbert (Ramona) Freimark of Rapid City, and his sister, Betty (Christ) Hoffman of Ashley, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family suggests memorials be provided to support the mission of the Shriner's Hospital. Donations may be sent directly to the Yelduz Shrine Center at 802 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.