Garry Lee Freeman

Garry Lee Freeman, known as Pete to his family and friends, was born January 13, 1952, in Moberly, Missouri to Joseph William Freeman and Marjorie Idell Freeman (Dale). As was his wish, Pete was in his bedroom, which was always his safe haven, when he passed from this life to join his many loved ones in heaven on Monday, May 25, 2026. His parting advice was to "spread the love". 💙

Pete enjoyed a lively party with family and friends, often with loud music playing and plenty of laughter to share. Music was a special part of his life, and he especially loved spending time at home, alone or with close family, playing guitar, singing, and listening to his favorite songs. Pete was a life-long Pittsburgh Steeler's fan. He took great pride in working on and admiring classic cars. In his healthier years, he found peace outdoors tending to his plants and caring for his yard. Pete liked to stay busy building model cars, repairing and creating things with his hands, and searching for treasures while thrifting. He worked for many years as a building engineer, primarily for Draper & Kramer at Capital Square. He will be lovingly remembered for his famous potato soup, thoughtful handmade gifts, quick sense of humor, and most of all, for making every person he loved feel truly special.

Pete is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie Christina Freeman (Irwin) "Christina", "Chris", "Tina";

Son Robert Milligan "Robbie" (Jenny) and granddaughters Gabi and Alexis;

Daughter Antonia Irwin "Toni", granddaughters Chélis (Jarrad) and Mya (Nate) Moore, great-grandson Collin Moore;

Daughter Angel Carter, son-in-law Brad, grandchildren Brett Carter (Jessica), Allisa Pinney (Parker), great-grandchildren Asher Pinney, Ezekiel Carter, Sutton Pinney;

Son Garry Lee Freeman, Jr. "Pete" (Alicia), grandsons Alex Freeman, Jordan Grimmer, Noah Freeman, and

Daughter Adrien Freeman (Matt), grandchildren Chelsie Freeman (Brody), Angelica Freeman (Devin), Madalyn Freeman Grosland, great-grandchildren Aubrey Freeman Jester, Grayson Freeman Palmer, Berkley, Kashtyn, and Kingstyn Stripe, and soon to arrive Baby Girl Freeman.

Pete is survived by his siblings: Mary Sue Wilson, Betty Hunt, Wayne White, Jack White, his brother and best friend Bobby Joe Freeman, his brother-in-law Daniel Ayala, and many nieces and nephews, all of which he loved deeply.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Joann Freeman, Mona Upah, Vicky Heathcote, Judy Bell, Shirley Messer, Larry White, and Deloris Robinson; his mother-in-law Mary Hascall, brothers and sisters-in-law: Antonia Mims, Harvey David Hascall, Sheila Hascall and Ricky Hascall, and his beloved Dachshunds Pepper and Selena.

His wife, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids will hold a memorial dinner in his honor on May 29, 2026.

Condolences or memorial contributions in Pete's name may be sent to 5002 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315.