Thomas "Tom" Edward Freuler

Thomas "Tom" Edward Freuler, 65, passed away Dec. 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 28 years and a former resident of North Carolina.

Freuler was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Tarboro, N.C., the son of Thomas Edward Freuler and Jean Elizabeth Price.

He attended schools in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and was a 1970 graduate of Myrtle Beach High School.

Freuler married Rita Coates Sept. 2, 1970, in North Carolina.

He was a self-employed franchise business owner of Golden Corral for 28 years.

Freuler enjoyed spending time with his family, pool leagues, and working. He was a member of the Wyoming Restaurant and Hotel Association, the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, and received a distinguished citizen award.

Survivors include his wife Rita Freuler of Rock Springs; one son, Thomas Freuler III and wife Summer of Rock Springs;, one daughter, Michelle Rine of Red Oak, N.C .; three sisters, Vicki Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla., Kathy Hatchell of St. Petersburg, Fla., Lisa Guill of Tarboro, N.C .; seven grandchildren; Dalton, Korie, Kenadi, Siarra, Savanna, Oakleigh, Logan; two great-grandchildren; Maddox and Haidyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation took place Dec. 9. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.