Donor Profiles

Freeman's Give Generously

Emily "Denny" and Irene Freeman lived a very humble life and prepared a trust to give to those charities they believed were so well deserving, including Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation.

Denny was born August 18, 1908, in Ottumwa and Irene was born March 19, 1920. The two were marrid on May 28, 1938. Denny worked for Saul Edmund Furniture Co, Kiple and DePrenger Furniture Co. and retired in 1972 from Wausau Home. Irene too worked for Wausau Homes as well as True Ins., retiring in 1989.

Denny and Irene were members of the First Lutheran Church and Charter Members of the Ottumwa (Men's and Women's) Bowling Associations. Denny was also a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 347 and the American Legion Post No. 3. while Irene was a member of American Business Women's Association.

"The Freemans lived very modestly and were humble people. They wanted to wait to make these gifts after their death because they didn't want all of the attention," stated Tammy Kosman, Trust Officer at South Ottumwa Savings Bank. "They gave to charities they believed as deserving and ones that in some way had been a part of their lives."

The Freeman Trust allotted $100,000 to the Ottumwa regional Health Foundation for unrestriced funds. "The Freeman's wanted the gifts to be used where they would be needed the most."

"We are so appreciative of the Freemans and their gift," stated Chad Wolbers, President of Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation. "It shows that Ottumwa Regional had a positive impact on them during their lives and we're very grateful they wanted us and others to know of this fact."