Colonel Theodore C. Freitag, 86, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away at his residence in Palm Harbor, Florida from natural causes on June 8, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1932 to Charles and Charlotte Freitag. Colonel Freitag was a retired United States Air Force Fighter Pilot/ Instructor Pilot and Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot. He served our nation during the Korean and Vietnam War Eras. He retired from the United States Air Force on June 30, 1982 from THE PENTAGON in Washington, DC. He moved to the Palm Harbor area in 1993 from Manassas, VA.
During his military career, he was awarded the Bronze Star; Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; AF Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; US Army Good Conduct Medal; Combat Readiness Medal; AF Longevity Service Award with Six Oak Leaf Clusters; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze Star; AF Outstanding Unit Award; Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Service Medals; AF Presidential Unit Citation; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and the Legion of Merit. He graduated from Pilot Training, Squadron Officers School and the Air War College.
Colonel Freitag is survived by his loving family: his wife, Jackie of Palm Harbor, Florida; children: Bob and Carol Ryan of Virginia and David and Beth Ryan of Texas; Maria and Fabrice of France; Tina and John Kurtz of Virginia; Michelle Freitag of Virginia; a brother, David Freitag and his wife, Kathy of Florida; a sister, Carol McClennen of Florida; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33744. Chaplin Garth and the United States Air Force Honor Guard will officiate.
Please send floral arrangements directly to the cemetery prior to scheduled service time. Those who wish may make a donation to Suncoast Hospice in the memory of Colonel Theodore C. Freitag.
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Our sympathies to Jackie and family. We were privileged to get to know Ted and Jackie at Sky Valley. He was a wonderful man, and he will be greatly missed.
Chris and I send our love and condolences to Jackie and the family. We send our loving thoughts and prayers to you all.
Please receive my most sincere condolences for
The loss of a brother, husband, father, grand and great grand father, friend and outstanding human being. May he Rest In Peace and live in our hearts and memories.
Much love to all.
Our deepest sympathies to Jackie and the rest of the Freitag family. We were honored to know Ted and we will miss him.
Dear Jackie we heard of Ted’s passing late and we were so sorry to hear of it. We arrived at Scaly Mountain and hoped to see you. We are back in St. Pete putting things in order for hurricane season and will return to North Carolina on Friday. We would be so happy to see you if you will be there. All our love, Patti and Winston
An impressive and instructive first commander in the Air Force. Sir, you have slipped the surly bonds of earth.
Miss you Grandpa.