In Memory of

Class of 1970
Date of Passing Dec 08, 2021

Passed from COVID-19
Former Vacaville, CA resident Curtis Eugene Freese passed away December 8, 2021 at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, CA.Curtis Freese was born in Galesburg, IL to Kenneth W. Freese and Barbara L. Freese (Judson). He was one of five siblings who all grew up together in Orangevale, CA where he graduated from Casa Roble High School in 1970.He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years beginning at Travis AFB in 1971 followed by a tour in Vietnam in 1972 towards the end of the conflict. After returning home from Vietnam, he was stationed at Travis AFB, McClellan AFB, RAF Mildenhall and finished his career at Travis AFB, CA where he was stationed for over 14 of his 20 years before retiring on May 31, 1991.After retiring from the Air Force, he worked many years as a local truck driver for two companies, finally finishing off his working years as a hazmat driver in Benicia, CA. Curtis and his wife Cherie spent more than 30 years in Vacaville, finally moving to Oroville in 2018 to be close to family.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cherie LaVonne Freese; son, Brian Curtis Freese; daughter, Tarah Lynn Freese; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.