Freund, David
David Freund, 59, formerly of Waterloo, died Dec. 15, 2006, in East St. Louis. 
He was born June 2, 1947, in Belleville, the son of the late Joseph George and 
Vivian M. Freund Sr. nee Grahlherr. Mr. Freund is survived by his siblings Sister 
Elaine Freund A.S.C. of Waterloo, Marcia (Clarence) Kloth Jr. of Walsh, Dr. 
Joseph (Valerie) Freund Jr. of Marietta, Ga., Stephen Freund of St. Louis, and 
Earl (Pamela nee Lloyd) Freund of Murphysboro; nieces and nephews Eric, Joshua,
Justin, Andrew, Nicholas, Colin, Pamela and Beth; one great-niece; one great-
nephew; good friend Doris Szarek of Sparta; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kurtiss Leroy Freund. Mr. Freund 
spent 42 ½ years in nursing homes, hospitals, shelter care residences, group homes and 
the home of good friends Doris and the late Charles Szarek of Sparta. He was an avid 
basketball fan and, until recently, could remember the stats of players from his high 
school basketball team days. His friendly demeanor was visible when he wanted to 
introduce a visiting relative or friend to each staff member at his place of residence. 
He tried to keep his mind alert as long as he could. His family thanks the caring staff 
of each of the homes where he was given care, especially the Atrium Health Care and 
Rehabilitation Center of Cahokia, where he last resided. Visitation was at Quernheim 
Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, 
Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. 
Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund of Gibault Catholic High School in 
Waterloo.