Mervin Pinky Freed

MERVIN J. "PINKY" FREED, 89, died at 5:12 p.m. January 16, 2006, at Beverly Heath Care, Lima, Ohio. He was born September 24, 1916, in Lima, Ohio, to Sherman and Mollie Wheelbarger Freed, who preceded him in death. On March 24, 1945, he married Bernadine Niemeyer, who died April 20, 1982. Mr. Freed retired as a guard from the Lima State Hospital, after 20 years. He was an avid animal lover. He enjoyed life and meeting new people. Survivors include two adopted grandchildren, Sarah E. Woods and Michael D. Layton, both of Lima, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a son, Doug Freed; his twin brother, Irvin H. Freed; and a sister, Norma Freed. Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2006 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Beverly Heath Care or the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.