Richard Freed

Richard Edward Freed, Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Richard was born on April 21, 1940, one of four children born to Virgil and Hulda Freed, both of Newberry, MI. He was raised in Alma, MI, moved to Gulliver, MI and then to Newberry, MI where he met and married his wife. Richard then moved to Lansing, MI, Dimondale, MI and settled in Eaton Rapids, MI.
He was a believer in Christ and attended Mount Hope Church in Lansing. Richard was a licensed home builder and ran Richard Freed Carpentry for over 50 years. He specialized as a framing contractor with many employees for several years.
Richard is survived by his five sons, Richard “Butch” (Julie) Freed, Jr., John (friend Angie) Freed, Daniel (Kristin) Freed, Marvin (Caryn) Freed, Timothy (Robin) Freed. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Korrine (Justin) Wiseman, Kerri (Greg) Hulsebos, Adam (Jenni) Freed, Holly (Phil) Walker, Mathew (Keri Maneri) Freed, Jeremiah (Arianna) Freed, Bradley Freed, Kylie Freed, Cameron Freed, Mason (Abigail) Freed, Madilyn (Carson) Kidder, Emma (Isaac) Dryer, Elizabeth Freed, Richard (Taylor) Freed, Michael Freed, Jonathon Thompson, Shayla Thompson, 14 great grandchildren, along with his siblings, Diane Lutz and Joan Miller and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Judith; brother, Victor; and great granddaughter, Olivia Hulsebos.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM and immediately following the burial will host a luncheon. For those unable to make it to the service, please click this link to watch the livestream of Richard's service. https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/LNN2MK For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Heart and Hands Food Pantry or Mount Hope Church in memory of Richard. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com