Burdette "Bud" Freije, age 69, resident of Edmore, ND, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Burdette Eugene Freije was born October 19, 1937 at Lawton, ND, the son of Shabel and Martha (Munyer) Freije. At the age of 7 the family moved to Edmore, where Bud graduated high school in 1956. He joined the U.S. Army and served his country during the Cuban and Berlin Crises. He was stationed in Germany for 18 months. Bud returned home to work for his father in the farm implement dealership at Edmore. Upon his father's retirement, Bud took over operation of the business with his brother Alfred. Bud lived in Edmore all of his life and was involved with the Edmore Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners. Bud was forced to retire due to ill health but continued living in Edmore until the time of his death.

Bud's family includes 5 brothers, John (Meryl) Freije of Mayville, ND, Shabel (Phyllis) Freije Jr. of Steele, ND, Howard Dean (Mary Ann) Freije of Grand Forks, ND, Arnie (Jeannie) Freije of Warroad, MN, and Robert (Patricia) Freije of Edmore, ND; 3 sisters, Delores McGown of Grand Prairie, TX, Devonna Grey of Los Angeles, CA, and Evelyn Kosobud of Tempe, AZ; and also several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, George, Raymond, and Alfred; and 3 sisters, Gloria Anderson, Sadie and Yvonne.

Bud's Funeral Service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church of Edmore, ND, on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Don Reynolds. The organist will be John Martinson and the soloist will be Edval Helle Jr. Interment will be in the Lawton Cemetery, Lawton, ND. Casketbearers will be Doug Freije, George Freije, Corey Freije, David Freije, Rod Freije, and Terry Freije. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota, ND, on Sunday, October 21, 2007 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.