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FREI -- Oliver P. "Ollie" Frei, aka Bear, 78 a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1950, passed away at his Ranch Saturday, March 21, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Frei; children, Larry Frei of Albuquerque, Lori Ann Carroll and partner, Ron Mann, of Rio Rancho, Patti Scherer and husband Jack of Sandia Park, Barbi Grace and partner Daniel Manweller, Sean Frei and wife Melissa of Albuquerque, step-son Lee Hightower of Albuquerque; grandchildren Bryan and wife Nicole, Jason and wife Shannon, Don and partner Sarah, Brandon, Kathryn Rose, Kristina Maria, Isabella, Parker Ann; great-grandchildren Noah, Taj, Christian Oliver, and Logan Patrick; and his sister, Janet Tafoya and husband, Paul, of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Ollie was preceded in death by his wives Kathryn Exter Frei and Rebecca Ann Frei, and grandsons Patrick Timothy Mack and Christopher William Mack. He served in the US Army as a radio operator, infantryman and bugler. When Ollie moved to Albuquerque from his hometown of Marquette, Michigan, he drove an ambulance for Exter Mortuary. Ollie retired from Mountain Bell after 25 years of service. After retirement, he worked part-time for the US Forest Service and later started his own tree-thinning business in the East Mountains. He was a member of the Backyard Tree Farmers of America, the Edelweiss am Rio Grande German Club of Albuquerque, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Ollie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, socializing, and tinkering. Ollie loved his family, people, life, spending time outdoors, and his many animals. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7:00 pm at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary Wednesday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4001 Indian School Blvd., Suite 300, 87110. There is an online guestbook for Ollie at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Tue March 24, 2009