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Coach Craig Robert Freels
December 25, 1951 ~ August 25, 2017 (age 65) 65 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Tommy
on September 19, 2017 8:35 PM
Message from Donna(Roper-Queen )& Allen Wooters
September 5, 2017 4:41 PM
Sending prayers & condolences to you & your family. So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed him helping in cafeteria @ the new CHS, always pleasant, & soft spoken. Thinking of you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Donna & Allen Wooters.
A candle was lit by Donna(Roper-Queen )& Allen Wooters
on September 5, 2017 4:37 PM
Message from Richard and Malinda Rapp
September 1, 2017 9:38 PM
So sorry for your lost. Our Condolences. God Bless him and all the Family and Friends.
Message from Randy Knox
August 30, 2017 11:20 AM
Craig was a great tennis coach. He promoted excellence, fair play and sportsmanship. I always looked forward to his great barbeque at the Halloween festivities. I had to get there early before he sold out due to the popularity of his cooking. He will be missed by all. May God give you peace in this time of loss. Tennis Coach, Mt. Vernon
Message from Kent Jones
August 30, 2017 10:58 AM
Nancy,
I came to Craig's visitation in hopes that I could see you and the kids. Give you a hug and to let you know how the Jones' Family understands your loss. There was such a long line of people that I could not possibly make it through and then back to school to supervise an event. The long line was indeed a tribute to Craig's legacy and the love so many have for you, Craig, and your children. My Cousin, Bob Markwardt texted me from Maryland to tell me he was Craig's buddy in their fraternity at Eastern and he had received notice of his passing. He wanted me to give you his condolences as well. As you know, Craig touched many lives in a positive way and his legacy of kindness and friendship was shared with you many times last night and will always be in the future. May God be with you and your family always. Love you. Kent
I came to Craig's visitation in hopes that I could see you and the kids. Give you a hug and to let you know how the Jones' Family understands your loss. There was such a long line of people that I could not possibly make it through and then back to school to supervise an event. The long line was indeed a tribute to Craig's legacy and the love so many have for you, Craig, and your children. My Cousin, Bob Markwardt texted me from Maryland to tell me he was Craig's buddy in their fraternity at Eastern and he had received notice of his passing. He wanted me to give you his condolences as well. As you know, Craig touched many lives in a positive way and his legacy of kindness and friendship was shared with you many times last night and will always be in the future. May God be with you and your family always. Love you. Kent
A candle was lit by Merle & Melody Moehle
on August 29, 2017 5:29 PM
Message from Jeff, Michele, and Paul Rothschild
August 29, 2017 4:53 PM
Nancy and Family,
We were all very shocked to hear about Craig. He was a great guy, wonderful husband and father, and a true statesman for Centralia. Words cannot express our feelings and sadness at this time. May his memory be a blessing to all of you. Find comfort in knowing that we are all better people because we knew Craig. There is a special place in Heaven with God for him. Peace be with your family at this time.
Jeff, Michele and Paul in Texas
We were all very shocked to hear about Craig. He was a great guy, wonderful husband and father, and a true statesman for Centralia. Words cannot express our feelings and sadness at this time. May his memory be a blessing to all of you. Find comfort in knowing that we are all better people because we knew Craig. There is a special place in Heaven with God for him. Peace be with your family at this time.
Jeff, Michele and Paul in Texas
A candle was lit by West Bus Service
on August 29, 2017 3:18 PM
So sorry for the loss of such a great coach and all around good guy. Coach Freels was always a positive influence on the players during trips to and from every activity. He will be sadly missed.
With our deepest sympathy,
Employees of West Bus Service
So sorry for the loss of such a great coach and all around good guy. Coach Freels was always a positive influence on the players during trips to and from every activity. He will be sadly missed.
With our deepest sympathy,
Employees of West Bus Service
Message from Monica Bochantin
August 29, 2017 11:13 AM
My deepest sympathies on the tragic loss of your husband. You can never prepare yourself enough for a sudden death like this. I've always felt a closeness to you when we worked together. Your family is very special! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I pray for comfort and peace for all. God bless you Nancy!
A candle was lit by Sarah Freels
on August 28, 2017 11:13 PM
Message from Natalie Hawkins
August 28, 2017 11:07 PM
We all scored knowing Craig Freels!! I was very fortunate to start Jordan School with "Mr. Freels" as our 1st grade PE teacher. He loved playing with us, and vice a versa. I think there was a lot of teasing, in both directions. He liked showing off his head stands! We liked scrambling after the change that fell out of his pockets. We had so much fun! What a great person to have around at the start of school, when we were so so young!! I can kind of remember what we all looked like. PE was a most excellent part of 1st grade!!
So happy for what he gave us all!! Thanks, Coach, gymnast extraordinaire!!
So happy for what he gave us all!! Thanks, Coach, gymnast extraordinaire!!
A candle was lit by Joe Basch
on August 28, 2017 10:49 PM
A candle was lit by Janet Finley-Huffman
on August 28, 2017 8:23 PM
A candle was lit by Sara Simpson
on August 28, 2017 3:21 PM
So sorry for the loss of Coach Freels! My thoughs and prayers for you all.. Cherish each of those memories; they will last forever! Lots of hugs!
So sorry for the loss of Coach Freels! My thoughs and prayers for you all.. Cherish each of those memories; they will last forever! Lots of hugs!
Message from Wanda Breeze-Ceresia
August 28, 2017 12:05 PM
Nancy, I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your children.
Message from Bill Thouvenin
August 28, 2017 9:43 AM
So sorry to hear about Craig, he was a good man and respected member of our community. He will be missed by many.
A candle was lit by Anna and Jason Kallal
on August 28, 2017 9:39 AM
A candle was lit by CHS Class of 2007
on August 28, 2017 8:26 AM
Message from DiAnn Caraker
August 28, 2017 12:44 AM
Dear Nancy and children and dear Connie. You are all in the forefront of my thoughts today. I am unable to express the true depth of my sorrow for you.
Message from Debbie Jones
August 27, 2017 11:05 PM
Nancy, Lindsey, Blake & Jessica, Connie and all of the Freels family:
There are no words to express my sorrow for your loss. I am so glad that I got to spend time with Craig, Nancy, Blake & Linds last week. That will be a cherished memory.......one of many our families have shared.
My door in Florida is open to each of you for a visit.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
May the peace of God comfort each of you.
I love you guys!
Debbie
There are no words to express my sorrow for your loss. I am so glad that I got to spend time with Craig, Nancy, Blake & Linds last week. That will be a cherished memory.......one of many our families have shared.
My door in Florida is open to each of you for a visit.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
May the peace of God comfort each of you.
I love you guys!
Debbie
A candle was lit by Debbie Jones.........Centralia, IL//St. Augustine, FL
on August 27, 2017 10:55 PM
Message from Linda (Davis) Chapman
August 27, 2017 9:26 PM
I am so very sorry for your pain. I pray that the Lord surrounds you in His peace.
A candle was lit by Jennifer Pyle Betts
on August 27, 2017 8:03 PM
Message from Teresa Alig
August 27, 2017 3:25 PM
Nancy so sorry for your loss. Always remember Craig cooking or grilling and or I would see him up at the tennis courts when I drove by. He will be surely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Message from Beverly Ring
August 27, 2017 3:04 PM
So sorry to hear of you're loss! He was a great inspiration in my son's life! My prayers are with you!
A candle was lit by Beverly Ring
on August 27, 2017 3:02 PM
Message from Addie Horstman
August 27, 2017 12:45 PM
Nancy and family, sincere condolence thoughts and prayers on this sudden loss of Craig. I hope to be able to express my sympathy in person at the visitation. God has his arms around all of you. Take care!
Message from Donna Crawford
August 27, 2017 11:06 AM
Coach Freels was an amazing man. I will always remember him. My greatest memory was in drivers ed and he made me parallel park. I was the only student in our group of 3 that he made do it. I was so scared and he did nothing but laugh at my fear and then praise me when I completed it.
Message from Susan Reynolds
August 27, 2017 11:03 AM
Dear Nancy,
I wanted to let you know how sorry we are to learn of your husband's death. Please know that our family sends you wishes for peace and love.
Sincerely,
Susan Reynolds and family of Gene Reynolds
I wanted to let you know how sorry we are to learn of your husband's death. Please know that our family sends you wishes for peace and love.
Sincerely,
Susan Reynolds and family of Gene Reynolds
A candle was lit by Donna Crawford
on August 27, 2017 11:03 AM
A candle was lit by C. A. HATFIELD
on August 27, 2017 10:08 AM
Message from Mark Lobmier
August 27, 2017 9:57 AM
There are no words for this. Life is so fragile, and we all take it for granted. With my deepest sympathies to you all, please know Craig will always be remembered in the hearts of all his Sigma Chi Brothers.
A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on August 27, 2017
Cindy and I are very sorry to hear of Craigs passing. Craig was a great friend and tennis buddy. We were teammates at Kaskaskia. Have nothing but great memories of him. He was in our wedding and I was in his. Our heartfelt sympathy to Craigs family. Sincerely Jerry and Cindy Davis
Message from Pete Brown
August 27, 2017 8:42 AM
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family at this most difficult time. I knew Craig from our Sigma Chi days at Eastern. The obituary tells a story of a man that positively impacted many lives and his legacy will be continued to future generations. He led the good life! Know that there are strong arms to support and care for you. Praying God's peace, strength and comfort for all..
Message from Rev. Ken Qualls
August 26, 2017 11:34 PM
My prayer sand thoughts are with the family. I've known Craig since our Schiller school day. He was a good man.
Message from Debbie and Dick Garnier
August 26, 2017 11:04 PM
Connie and Nancy and the entire Freels family, we are both so sorry for your loss. Craig will be missed and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Candy Boswell Donoho
on August 26, 2017 10:13 PM
A candle was lit by Chad and Tina Mullenix
on August 26, 2017 10:03 PM
A candle was lit by Trish Basse
on August 26, 2017 10:01 PM
Message from linqueal (mookie)rounds
August 26, 2017 9:58 PM
I'm sorry for your loss of COACH Freels. He was one of the great coachs at CHS
A candle was lit by Mary Ann Long
on August 26, 2017 9:31 PM
Message from Lisa Kracht
August 26, 2017 9:23 PM
I can't find the words to express how my heart hurts for your family. Our families have spent many days, evenings with the Freels family. Such wonderful memories from working the concessions at Trinity ball games, Lutheran state tournaments in Chicago, spaghetti fund raisers, Trinity Youth fundraisers, and so many Krachtober Fest at our house! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Gabby
on August 26, 2017 9:04 PM
A candle was lit by Kristina Worlds
on August 26, 2017 8:13 PM
Coach, you made my 4 years at CJHS a great one! You made us laugh and understand more about life. I was a young lady who became pregnant my senior year. You shared wisdom, guidance, life lessons, and helped me prepare for motherhood.
Thank you!
You will be greatly missed! ♡
Coach, you made my 4 years at CJHS a great one! You made us laugh and understand more about life. I was a young lady who became pregnant my senior year. You shared wisdom, guidance, life lessons, and helped me prepare for motherhood.
Thank you!
You will be greatly missed! ♡
Message from Sheila Spears
August 26, 2017 7:58 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Nancy and your family. So sorry for your loss.
A candle was lit by The Ellis Family ! R.I.P COACH
on August 26, 2017 7:51 PM
Message from ,,,TOM,,,,K,,,,,KEELEY
August 26, 2017 7:21 PM
NANCY,,,,,Sons & Daughter,,,,,With all due respect,,I am wishing you love and kindness in this time of sorrow. Craig was a kind gentle sole. A good listener,,,Coach , leader and friend to many. May GOD be with you in this time of hurt. GAD BLESS AMEN,,,,,
Message from Rodney & Kristina Essenpreis
August 26, 2017 5:26 PM
So very sorry for your loss. Coach Freels made a tremendous impact on the school and community that he served.
A candle was lit by Patty Casconi
on August 26, 2017 5:03 PM
Message from Patty
August 26, 2017 5:03 PM
Coach Freels was a legend. He was a role model for his many students for so many years. His entrance into any place made it brighter. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Pam Marcum
August 26, 2017 4:43 PM
Nancy,
I am so sorry for loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers through this most difficult time.
I am so sorry for loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers through this most difficult time.
Message from Erik Reed
August 26, 2017 4:40 PM
Mr. Freels was a good teacher and coach. I had him for Adaptive P.E. six semesters of my four years at Centralia High School. Prayers for Mrs. Nancy Freels and her children Lindsey and Blake. You're all in my thoughts and may God bless you through this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Erik Reed
on August 26, 2017 4:37 PM
Message from Darrell Erbes
August 26, 2017 4:26 PM
He was a great man that did so much for everyone, always kind to everyone taken away to soon, god bless you and may he give you the strength to get through this. Prayers for the family so sorry for your loss
A candle was lit by The Mann Family
on August 26, 2017 4:08 PM
A candle was lit by Rita Jones
on August 26, 2017 2:58 PM
Message from Florida/Michigan
August 26, 2017 2:48 PM
Nancy, Bruce and I are so sorry to hear of Croak's passing. I know your whole family is in shock. He was such a great guy teacher husband,of course. Our prayers are with you in this time of such sorrow
August 26, 2017 2:20 PM
So very sorry for your loss. Coach Freels made a tremendous impact on the school and community in which he served. He will truly be missed.
A candle was lit by Debbie Sinclair
on August 26, 2017 2:00 PM
A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on August 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the entire Freels family Gary Robinson
Message from Lorren and Rose Ann Abernathy
August 26, 2017 1:39 PM
Nancy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your children.
Message from Christy Lockwood
August 26, 2017 11:21 AM
My heart just aches for you all, Craig was a wonderful man and was always smiling. We are all praying for your family and I hope you know he will always watch down over you. May God give you peace and healing in the days to come
A candle was lit by Val Matthews
on August 26, 2017 10:20 AM
Message from Phil Rogers
August 26, 2017 10:06 AM
So long as I recall in my youth there was Craig. Always a friend to many, always kind, sincere , responsible. Mention his name and you think of honesty, integrity and fairness. Am thankful to have a few minutes together recently at Roundhouse....an honor for me. May the Lord comfort the hearts of family and all in this hurting time. We dwell only a little whil in earthly tents. Aa Paul said " to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Craig finished the race well.
A candle was lit by Evie Horn
on August 26, 2017 9:35 AM
Message from Centralia il
August 26, 2017 8:53 AM
He coached two of my boys in tennis. He was a great coach to them and will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs to Nancy and the family. Rip coach.
A candle was lit by Melissa Mulvaney
on August 26, 2017 8:34 AM
A candle was lit by Sallie Hilligoss
on August 26, 2017 8:32 AM
Message from Tonya Vaughn
August 26, 2017 4:26 AM
He was a great teacher and a role model to many of us, may you rest in peace Mr. Freels
A candle was lit by Kenny Hodge
on August 26, 2017 2:39 AM
A candle was lit by Pamela Elliott Boettcher
on August 26, 2017 12:03 AM
Craig was a great man. I've had the pleasure of knowing the family since grade school. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, and friends who knew him.
Craig was a great man. I've had the pleasure of knowing the family since grade school. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, and friends who knew him.
A candle was lit by John & Debbie Nichols
on August 25, 2017 11:50 PM
I am so sorry for your loss Nancy, I will miss seeing you two together, playing tennis, and just having a good time together. Our prayers and thoughts will be with your and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
I am so sorry for your loss Nancy, I will miss seeing you two together, playing tennis, and just having a good time together. Our prayers and thoughts will be with your and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
A candle was lit by Jill Hart-Bertulis
on August 25, 2017 11:35 PM
Message from Deanna Honecker Simpson
August 25, 2017 11:21 PM
I am so sorry for your families loss, he was a good man and a wonderful teacher...he will truly be missed...
A candle was lit by Aaron Lorence
on August 25, 2017 10:49 PM
Message from Adrienne Merideth
August 25, 2017 7:55 PM
So sorry for the loss of Coach Freels. Many thoughts for the entire family. Nancy, Lindsay, Blake and Jessica, you will cherish your memories forever.
Message from Barri Allen
August 25, 2017 6:09 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Craig was an amazing man with a great heart. He was so good to my family throughout our lives. My dad loved him. He will be missed.
A candle was lit by Victoria Stover Migliore
on August 25, 2017 6:09 PM
I am friends with Kirk Freels. I was sorry to hear about your brother passing away. I was in shock. Just know that I am thinking about you and your mom.
I am friends with Kirk Freels. I was sorry to hear about your brother passing away. I was in shock. Just know that I am thinking about you and your mom.
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