Lewis W. "Louie" Frerichs, 77 of rural Rantoul, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2019, at OSF Health Care, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating. Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery, Rantoul with military honors.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Diers Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Louie was born December 3, 1941 on the family farm in rural, St. Joseph the son of John H. and Anna Ackerman Frerichs. He married Diane G. Wienke August 2, 1964 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. She survives.

Along with his wife, Diane, he is survived by a daughter, Tracy Dye of Kansas; a son, Craig Lewis Frerichs of Rantoul; three grandchildren, Mara Shirar of Kansas, Wyatt Flesner of Oakland, Maddie Flesner of Kansas and three sisters, Ilene Ackerman of Rantoul, Marilyn Frerichs of Royal and Beverly (Lester) Wolken of Thomasboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Louise G. Osterbur Frerichs; two brothers, Herbert Frerichs and Mervin Frerichs.

Louie served in the Army National Guard of Illinois 1963-1969. He worked for Shaff Machinery Company, Urbana and retired in 2008.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. Louie enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Sara, watching a good western, spending time with friends and baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.