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Benjamin R. Freitag, age 57, of Almelund, MN, passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on September 1, 2014.

Preceded in death by father, Norman; brother Frederick; father-in-law Ronald Mahaffey.

Survived by loving wife of 22 years, Marcia; daughters Angela  and Kristina (Robert Grafelman) Fink; grandson Elijah; mother Faye (Hubert Schiell); brother Edgar;  sister Ladonna Kimes; brother-in-law Tim (Cathy) Mahaffey;  sisters-in-law;  Beth (Paul) Barragan, Patty (David) Kohn, Linda (Dan) Wells and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, September 8, 2014 at 11 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 880 Neal Ave S., Afton. Visitation September 7, from 4-8 PM at Bradshaw Celebration of Life, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5), Stillwater and one hour prior to the service at church.

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