Biography: Richard Norman (Dick) Freeling, Sr., of Little Rock, regarded by friends and family members as a hero of the “Greatest Generation,” died peacefully October 19. Dick was born on May 29, 1923, to Guy Alexander and Grace Hanson Freeling, who, along with his brother Guy Freeling, Jr., preceded him in death. He is survived by Marie Hare Freeling, his wife of 60 years; son and daughter-in-law Rick and Barbara Freeling of Little Rock; daughter Susan Carr of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren Tyrrell Januzzi and husband Lou of New York, NY, Taylor Carr of Annapolis, MD, Becka Webb and husband Brian of Little Rock; and two great grandchildren. Dick attended school in Little Rock before enrolling at Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a Sigma Chi. As an Army First Lieutenant, Dick served as an Infantry Unit Commander during World War II, seeing action in the Normandy, Germany and Northern France Campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, receiving a Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star (for Gallantry), Combat Infantry Badge, Presidential Unit Citation and the European Theater Medal with three battle stars. Dick was a principal of Freeling Insurance from 1945-79, at which time he joined Stephens, Inc., where he worked as a registered representative for 10 years before retirement. The quintessential gentleman, Dick entertained friends and family with his wonderful knack for story-telling. An enthusiastic ham radio operator for many years, Dick was active in the American Radio Relay League. He was a past director of the Country Club of Little Rock and a member of the Bible Church. God used Dick Freeling to touch the hearts and lives of many. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he will be missed by all who knew him. There will be a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdsay, Oct. 23rd, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd., Little Rock, AR, 72204. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. The family would like to give a special thanks to their loving friend Barbara Ellis and to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Unit 1D at Fort Roots Veterans Administration Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Andrew’s Church.