Herbert Edward Freitag

Herbert Edward Freitag, 83, of Austin, Texas, Passed away on January 1, 2017 in Austin, Texas.

There will be a Graveside Service held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at Lockhart City Cemetery with Francine Pilkington, officiating.

Herbert was born in Austin, Texas to Herbert Bismarck Freitag and Alvina Beyer- Freitag on September 20th, 1933. He went to school at Austin High School.  He married Mildred Chapman, the mother of his children,  in 1953 in Austin, Texas. He graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelors Degree in both Accounting and Transportation.  He worked as the Assistant County Auditor in Travis County.  He was with his companion of over 30 years, Mary Campbell. Their love for one another was an inspirational to all.

Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, and 3 sisters. 

Herbert was an avid golfer and loved his 88 acres near Lockhart. One thing that distinguished Herbert was his generous heart and giving nature, particularly to children’s charities. People who knew him will always remember his dry sense of humor.

Herbert is survived by his children: 2 sons: Brenton Freitag of Lockhart, Milam Freitag of San Francisco, California, 1 daughter: Camilla Freitag of Placitas New Mexico, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, 408 S. Main St., Lockhart, Tx 78644   (512) 398-2343

www.eedsfuneralhome.com