Ejner J. "Swede" Freeburg, born July 25, 1918, in Duque-sne, passed away July 13 in Up-land, Calif. He formerly lived in Mars.

Ejner, an Army veteran of World War II, served in the Pacific Theatre and was an ironworker for 50 years in Locals 3 and 433.

Ejner is the loving spouse of 69 years of Mathilde "Tillie" who survives. He also is survived by three children, Ejner J. "Jeep" Freeburg Jr. (Bette), Sandra Sonsteng (Alvin) and Judy (Sister Paule) Freeburg; five grandchildren, Larry Freeburg, Lori Ledbetter, Renee Kakuska, Linda Chipman and Scott Sonsteng; and 12 great-grandchildren, Karen, Kimi, Ryan, Josh, Adam, Emily, Anna, Brett, Alyssa, Katie, Megan and Melanie. Two sisters, Ejvor La Force and Lillian Brandt also survive.

He was preceded in death by a brother Lennert; and a sister Mildred.

Ejner is cherished and loved by all who knew him.

<B>FREEBURG </B>— A memorial service for Ejner J. "Swede" Freeburg, who died Thursday, July 13, 2006, was held July 17 at the<B> Ingold Funeral Chapel</B>, Fontana, Calif. Burial, with military honors, will be at 11 a.m. July 28 at the Riverside National Cemetery.