ELMER E. FREES, JR., 87, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 pm, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Red Bud Nursing Home, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Elmer and Hilda (nee May) Frees Sr. on June 16, 1923 in Belleville, Illinois. He married Allene Eschmann on September 23, 1946 in Brooksville, MS; she survives. He was a grain and livestock farmer. He was of the Protestant Faith. Survivors: Wife Allene Frees Red Bud, IL 3 Sons Larry (Diane) Frees Red Bud, IL Charles Frees Osage Beach, MO Randy Frees Red Bud, IL 1 Sister Elsie Jean Roscow Red Bud, IL 8 Grandchildren 17 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by Parents & 1 Brother - Rodney Frees Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Saturday, June 11, 2011 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Officiating: Rev. William Graves Interment: Walnut Hill Cemetery Belleville, Illinois Visitation: Friday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am - 9:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Memorials: Monroe County Humane Society