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G. Bernard Freer
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A candle was lit by The MaGee's
on June 25, 2023 2:44 PM
A candle was lit by Luke Darrow
on April 2, 2015 11:03 PM
Message from Jacqueline Miller
March 13, 2015 3:21 AM
Will always remember you. Thank you for everything that you have helped me accomplished. It was the best year I ever lived.
Message from Ron Brunelli, Jr
March 8, 2015 12:03 PM
My condolences to the Freer family. Mr. Freer taught me earth science and biology at North High School. He was a great teacher and made my love for science grow stronger. He was always available if I needed help after class. I remember our class field trips to Chamberlain Creek.
A candle was lit by Dwight and Pat Jemison
on March 6, 2015 5:51 PM
Message from Edward Zyskowski II
March 6, 2015 8:54 AM
All the flora and fauna shed a tear at his passing. Mr. Freer as I knew him, sparked my curiosity of nature which to this day instilled in me a greater respect for our world and its environment.
Thank you Mr. Freer.
Thank you Mr. Freer.
Message from Joanne Brenchley
March 5, 2015 9:29 PM
Beverly & Family : My deepest sympathy. Bernie was a very good friend to Gary and myself. Always willing to lend a hand if you needed. I remember the many masonic dinners we went to and the stories he would tell about his teaching career. He always kept the people at the table laughing. Bernie will be missed by everyone who new him. My thoughts qnd prayers are with you.
Message from Len & Jan Hoover
March 5, 2015 4:56 PM
We first met Bernie in 1970 when I transferred to West Jr. to teach Science. He was a great colleague and friend who "rode the arrow of time" with all of our Science Department teachers. I will always remember him fondly. Our sympathy to you all in Kentucky.
Message from Rick Wheeler, Science Taeacher, Binghamton HS
March 5, 2015 11:04 AM
It is with the greatest of sorrows to learn of the passing of Bernie. When I was a new science teacher at Binghamton High School, Bernie generously took me on as a student teacher in the Science Department.
He was instrumental in teaching me not only the best practices in teaching, but also that our students need to be understood holistically. Bernie was instrumental in developing the Experienced Based Education program at BHS.
I am forever indebted to Bernie for all that he has taught me and I can assure you first-hand that he has had a tremendous impact on his students.
He was a great man and friend. I know I will miss him a lot.
With greatest sympathy and respect,
Rick Wheeler
He was instrumental in teaching me not only the best practices in teaching, but also that our students need to be understood holistically. Bernie was instrumental in developing the Experienced Based Education program at BHS.
I am forever indebted to Bernie for all that he has taught me and I can assure you first-hand that he has had a tremendous impact on his students.
He was a great man and friend. I know I will miss him a lot.
With greatest sympathy and respect,
Rick Wheeler
Message from Stephen P. Comency
March 5, 2015 7:29 AM
Bernie was one of my teachers who later became a friend when I worked for his church. He had a tremendous zest for life, incredible intelligence and a sense of humor second to none. I am grateful to have known him and thankful for his guidance over the years. I will truly miss Bernie and his irreverent one-liners. My deepest condolences to his family in their time of sorrow.
A candle was lit by Gary L Frost
on March 4, 2015 10:55 AM
Message from Gary L Frost
March 4, 2015 10:54 AM
I am yet another in a long line of West Junior High students who were influenced by this great man. He was a kind, trusting soul, an amazing teacher who led young minds into the wonders of science, and a humble man who instilled curiosity and respect. You will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing you. Thank you, Mr. Freer.
Message from john Dancho
March 3, 2015 10:51 PM
A great teacher at West Jr. High and a kind soul to a couple of wayward youths. He will be missed and remembered.
Message from Evelyn J. Petrick
March 3, 2015 4:30 PM
To Bernie's Wife, her Son, and Bernie's Family:
Bernie and I taught together for several years at West Junior High School. I join you in mourning him. He was a caring friend, a wonderful teacher, and a cherished colleague throughout our careers. The students at West often think of Bernie and reminisce about their adventures in his class (on FB). He did a lot for a great many people and will be sadly missed by all of us. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. "Que Bernie repose en paix." Evelyn
Bernie and I taught together for several years at West Junior High School. I join you in mourning him. He was a caring friend, a wonderful teacher, and a cherished colleague throughout our careers. The students at West often think of Bernie and reminisce about their adventures in his class (on FB). He did a lot for a great many people and will be sadly missed by all of us. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. "Que Bernie repose en paix." Evelyn
Message from Nancy Harvey
March 3, 2015 4:27 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remember West.
Remember West.
Message from The family of Frank M. Chupp
March 2, 2015 11:46 PM
The name Bernie Freer was a well known one in our household as I grew up. Not only did he teach my late sister, Nancy, 9th grade biology at West Jr. High, he was also a Scouting and Masonic brother of my late father, Frank Chupp. I live in buffalo, NY , but come to Binghamton regularly to help my mom, Berta Chupp. I was in Binghamton the day Mr. Freer's name appeared in the obituaries, and while my mom suffers from Alzheimers, she had no problem remembering Mr. Freer and what a good friend he had been to the family. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend any of the services, but please know, that on behalf of my family, I send our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of someone so special. Linda (Chupp) Wojtaszczyk
Message from Bob Marean
March 2, 2015 11:32 PM
I first met Bernie when I was a youngster at the Binghamton YMCA attending their Saturday morning programs. Bernie ran the Craft Shop and got me interested in the various projects there. When I got to 7th grade, I became a Jr Leader, and among my duties I got to help in the Craft Shop with Bernie.
I next ran into Bernie when I was a 9th grade student at West Jr High School, and he was my Biology teacher. And what a great job he did! I kept working at the Y all through high school, and Bernie was there some of that time, and some of the time I eventually graduated to running the craft shop myself.
After college, I went back to the Y again...but this time as the Youth Director, and I got to work with Bernie again. I could think of no one better to run the Craft Shop than he. He was great with the kids, and seemed to have a grand time with it.
Next, Bernie worked with us during the summer at the Y Day Camp heading up one of our units. What marvelous fun it was to have him around.
The obituary mentions Bernie's willingness to help others, and his trust in others. And both of those are so true. We could all learn a bit from him in those categories. And we should also learn from his humanity, and his sense of humor.
Thanks for being you, Bernie. You will be missed!
I next ran into Bernie when I was a 9th grade student at West Jr High School, and he was my Biology teacher. And what a great job he did! I kept working at the Y all through high school, and Bernie was there some of that time, and some of the time I eventually graduated to running the craft shop myself.
After college, I went back to the Y again...but this time as the Youth Director, and I got to work with Bernie again. I could think of no one better to run the Craft Shop than he. He was great with the kids, and seemed to have a grand time with it.
Next, Bernie worked with us during the summer at the Y Day Camp heading up one of our units. What marvelous fun it was to have him around.
The obituary mentions Bernie's willingness to help others, and his trust in others. And both of those are so true. We could all learn a bit from him in those categories. And we should also learn from his humanity, and his sense of humor.
Thanks for being you, Bernie. You will be missed!
A candle was lit by Ron Sprague
on March 2, 2015 6:08 PM
A candle was lit by Scott 7 Maryann Kinne
on March 2, 2015 8:37 AM
Message from Scott & MaryAnn Kinne
March 2, 2015 8:37 AM
I'll always remember Bernie for his humbleness and unique sense of humor. He had a one-of- a-kind way of delivering a lesson or story, and was never without one. I'm proud to call him a friend and Brother.
Our sympathies our with Beverly and his family.
Our sympathies our with Beverly and his family.
Message from Valley of Binghamton, AASR
March 2, 2015 12:45 AM
Dear Beverly - Bernie gave so generously of his time and talents to help promote the betterment of our Valley. His gentle and giving spirit will long be remembered.
You and your family are in our prayers during this time of loss.
Kurt Eschbach,
Hospitaler.
You and your family are in our prayers during this time of loss.
Kurt Eschbach,
Hospitaler.
Message from Tim and Elaine McMullin
March 2, 2015 12:37 AM
Bernie was a friend. I have known him for 25 years, and when I think of him, I think of a person who loved all creatures in God's world. He was a dedicated teacher, a practicing naturalist, and his kindness and gentleness was felt by all. He was particularly proud of his succes as a teacher, working with students who might have dropped out, and because of him and other dedicated teachers, the studemts stayed in school, and went on to college. His Beverly and her son made Bernies's last few years the hppiest of is life.
To know him was to love him, and we all have beautiful memories of a unique person who made a difference in the lives of so many.
To know him was to love him, and we all have beautiful memories of a unique person who made a difference in the lives of so many.
Message from John & Susan Orr
March 1, 2015 12:55 PM
Bernie's smile and kind nature will be missed! May God be with his family.
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