Bill Freese, 92, of San Marcos California, passed away on May 22nd 2019. Bill was born in Granite City, Illinois, on November 2, 1926.
Bill graduated from Granite City High School and served his country during WWII in the 20th Army Air Force, most notably cooking for General Eisenhower. He later earned an AS degree from San Diego City College, becoming a draftsman at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. He retired from NASSCO as the Superintendent of New Construction after 30 years of service.
Bill married Norma Wiggins on June 6, 1953. They remained happily married until Norma's passing in 1980. Together they had a son, Brad.
Following Norma’s passing in 1980 Bill remarried to Ruth Sanger; they remained married until her passing in 2007. Bill is survived by his son Brad and his wife Judy, and his grandchildren Jillian and Matthew. Donations in Bill’s name to the American Cancer Society are requested in lieu of flowers.