Kevin Lloyd Freij, 65, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Red Wing Health Care Community. He was born on May 31, 1952 in Red Wing to Lloyd and Elizabeth (Harris) Freij. He attended school in Red Wing and graduated in 1970. After graduation, he attended Bemidji State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Kevin will be remembered for his many memorable traits: veteran, peacemaker, teacher, student, flute player, gardener, son, brother, friend, seeker of spirit, faith keeper, curious, kind, full of heart, deer hunter, photographer, honorable, quiet, dear and funny.
He is survived by his siblings; Janine Freij of Minneapolis, Mark Freij of Minneapolis, Steven Freij of Red Wing, Jody Freij (Mike Tonder) of Two Harbors, Jayne Freij (Rob Reid) of Eau Claire, Jennifer Freij (Jim Christiansen) of Minneapolis, Julianne Freij (David Norstrom) of Red Wing; and many nieces and nephews. He guided on the path into the next world by his parents, grandparents and circles of his ancestors.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home- Bodelson Mahn Chapel with Deacon Pat Evans officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
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24.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Memorial Service
JUL
24.
1:00 PM (CDT)
Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066