Paul George Freier
Paul George Freier, 88, of Ocqueoc passed away peacefully December 11, 2025.
He was born March 3, 1937, in a cabin in French Town (Onaway) to Sterling and Marie (Hawkins) Freier.
On October 18, 1969, he married Barbara Buehrer in Wauseon, Ohio. Paul served in the United States Navy from 1956–1960. His first years were spent with his grandparents at the Hammond Bay Coast Guard Station. He attended the Glawe School. Paul worked for Oldsmobile before and after serving in the Navy. He owned and operated Huron Beach Marathon from 1970 until his passing. He was one of the original members of the Ocqueoc Bearinger Fire Department, retiring with over 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time at camp.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Valerie Freier of Rogers City; nieces and nephews, Marianne (Jim) Dougherty, Susan (Gary) Oliverson, Lisa (Ron) Freel, Dan (Lori) Olmsted, Brian Freier and Randy Freier; as well as many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; a son, Christopher; and
Friends may visit at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ocqueoc Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. through time of his memorial service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mary Hughes and his niece, the Rev. Jennifer Sayers officiating. Rogers City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 607 will offer a military tribute immediately following.
Inurnment will take place at the Old Methodist Cemetery in Ocqueoc Township.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Michigan in memory of Paul Freier. Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.
