at his home surrounded by his family and friends after a valiant battle with brain cancer.
Travis was born August 13, 1974 in Fremont to Dale and Susan 'Mendenhall' Freund. He lived with his family in Columbus and Mitchell, SD. before returning to Fremont. He was a 1993 graduate of Fremont High School and attended college in Lincoln until returning in 1996 to help his father in the family business. He purchased Mid-Continent Irrigation Company in Fremont from his mother in 2010, a "Valley" Irrigation Sales and Service company and had operated it since that time.
Travis was a Certified Irrigation Designer. He was also the recipient of the Mack Kemp Award and Premier Performance Dealer award.
Travis married Angela D. Pickrel on September 8, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV.
Travis is survived by his wife Angela of Ames and her son Skylar King of Omaha; their children Brooklynn and Jackson at home; his Mother Susan Freund of Fremont; 2 sisters Angela Martinez of Omaha and Melissa (Chad) Henggeler of Fremont. He also leaves behind 2 nieces and 4 nephews; brothers-in-law Cary Pickrel and Jacob Pickrel and sister-in-law Rachel Pickrel; Angela's step-mother Ann Pickrel and grandmother Betty Lacey.
Travis was preceded in death by his father Dale, grandparents Jack and Margaret Mendenhall, Bennie and Liola Freund. Travis was also preceded in death by his father-in-law R. David Pickrel.
The funeral mass will be 10:30am Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont with the Rev. Dave Belt officiating. Visitation will be Sunday with the family present from 4pm to 8pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service on Monday. Memorials are suggested to Leap for a Cure, a brain cancer foundation, or St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A private graveside service will be held later.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
Shane & Rose Scheinost
York, NE Thursday, December 3, 2015 Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Travis and his family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Jeff, Justin & Joan Hoffman
Federalsburg,, MD Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Our deepest sympathy to the family for your loss.Jeff, Joan & Justin Hoffman and all at Hoffman Irrigation.
Larry & Janelle Wulf
Hooper, NE Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of Travis. He was a wonderful man and very good at his work. He will definitely be missed.Georgia and Richard Felt
Fremont, NE Monday, November 30, 2015 So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire families.I worked with Susan a long time ago, and just wanted to let her know I am thinking about her at this time.
Charley Bentley
Onawa, IA Monday, November 30, 2015 I am sad to hear of your loss. I didn't have the opportunity to know Travis for a long time--only a few short years. But in that time I learned to trust and admire him. My most sincere condolences.Charley Bentley
Justin and Amy Taylor
Ames, NE Sunday, November 29, 2015 Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family in this difficult time. Travis was a wonderful gentleman that touched many people in his time with us. May the memories of him fill your hearts through this time. (I know of a farmer in need of a pivot man up there!!!!) God Bless!!Nate and Kris Darling
Omaha, NE Sunday, November 29, 2015 Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time. I pray for continued strength, faith and love.Our sincere thoughts,
Kris and Nate Darling and family
Ken and Teri l Rohloff and Corbin
FREMONT, NE Friday, November 27, 2015 Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. God bless you.Teri, Ken and Corbin
Grant & Jennifer Gergen
Dalhart, TX Thursday, November 26, 2015 Our love and prayers continue to be with your family.Steve Leriger
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 26, 2015 My heart is filled with sadness at your loss. We will miss Travis so very much. He was a wonderful father, husband and friend. May your friends and family bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time.My deepest condolences,
Steve Leriger
Jerry and Maxine Bennett
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Our hearts are saddened at the loss of this amazing young family man. May the Lord put His loving arms around his family, during this very difficult time.annette welander
fremont, NE Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Travis was a kind, caring man ...loved by so many in, and out of the irrigation business. my sincere sympathies to all his family.RAY BARTON
WAHOO, NE Wednesday, November 25, 2015 TRAVIS WAS A GREAT MAN AND GOOD FRIEND.EVEN THOUGH HE WAS AGAIN BATTLING CANCER, HE TOOK THE TIME TO CHECK WITH ME ON MY WIFE'S 2ND FIGHT WITH BREAST CANCER.
TRAVIS CAN NOW REST WITH HIS DAD / DALE AND PRAY FOR THE REST OF US.
Dan Ganger
Bristol, IN Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Travis will be greatly missed, he always had a welcoming smile and took time to talk. He will be remembered for his love of family and commitment to the irrigation industry. We share our condolences, thoughts and prayers. Dan and Betty Ganger and all of us at MAISCO.