Millard Calvin Freysinger

Millard Calvin Freysinger, 89, of New Cumberland, passed away Saturday, May 23, surrounded by his children at Hershey Medical Center.

He was born September 22, 1925, in New Cumberland to the late Wayne Freysinger and Lena (Millard) Freysinger.

He was a 1944 graduate of New Cumberland High School at which time he was accepted into the U.S. Navy V-12 program, participating in officer training at both Georgia Tech and Emory Universities in Atlanta. He was then posted to Northwestern University where he was commissioned an ensign. He was assigned to the transport ship, USS Pinckney, in the Pacific after which he was decommissioned and discharged. He returned to New Cumberland and in May 1951 married his sweetheart, Barbara Lee Anderson. A short time later he was recalled to the Navy to report to Seattle, WA and serve on military sea transportation ships. He made 23 trips in 24 months to Korea and the Far East and was discharged as a full Lieutenant in 1953. After being discharged from the Navy he and Barbara returned to New Cumberland where he worked with his parents to develop the Freysinger Pontiac franchise on Bridge Street. Over the years and until his death, he was President of Freysinger Pontiac, GMC, Buick, Mazda, and Hyundai.

He is survived by Patricia L. Freysinger of Newton Highlands, MA, Thomas W. and his wife Tamara of Mechanicsburg, Valeria J. Freysinger of Cincinnati, OH, Alan J. and his wife Sheila Beck of Shorewood, WI, Laura L. Freysinger and her husband Christopher L. Dowley of Marblehead, MA, Mary C. Freysinger and her husband Thomas Polliard of Carlisle, David S. and his wife Alicia of Houston, TX, and Garry M. and his wife Pamela of Mechanicsburg. He is also survived by his cousin Joyce Diehl of Wilmington, DE , his cousin Charlotte (Freysinger) Snyder of Camp Hill,a brother-in-law, William Stonesifer of Harrisburg; and fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who loved their "Grandpa Millard."

A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was the center of a large extended family, an adventurous traveler who was always ready to pack his bags and go, and an avid basketball fan and athlete with a deadly set shot admired by those with whom he played on the court. He was passionate about the automobile industry, his company, and his work. Millard touched the lives of all those with whom he came in contact. He will be sorely missed and always in our hearts.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, corner of 16th and Bridge Streets, New Cumberland. At the request of the family, graveside services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to VFW Post 7415, 109 Third Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070 or West Shore Recreation Commission, PO Box 413, Lewisberry, PA 17339 or Community United Methodist Church, 16th and Bridge Streets, New Cumberland, PA 17070