William Wayne Freck

He liked to be called Bill. He and his wife, Kathy, met at a USO dance in 1954, while he was serving as a Marine, following active duty in the Korean war. As excellent dance partners, they jitterbugged up the aisle, marrying just 3 months later and celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary October 9, 2025 - a testament to their commitment and love for each other.

After 20 years as Service Manager for Frank Shirey Cadillac, the family left the Chicago area and relocated to Phoenix in 1979. From that time forward, Bill and Kathy proudly owned and operated Kwik Kopy Printing, serving the Phoenix metropolitan area until 2005. Bill was good with his hands and could fix just about anything. If something broke, he would figure out a way to repair it - always ready with a solution and the right tool.

While Bill had many interests and hobbies that he excelled at, his passion for music led him to become the lead tenor in his barbershop quartet, winning multiple competitions. For more than 20 years, Bill and fellow singers volunteered their time, using their voices to bring happiness and joy to events and group facilities, always focused on lifting others. Bill believed music was meant to be shared. He didn’t save his voice for the stage, he could often be heard bursting into song in the most unexpected places, turning ordinary moments into memories and making everyone around him smile, often with “Oh Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble.”

Mom and Dad were the love of each other's lives and the bedrock foundation of our family. Dad, you were our Hero! Rest easy knowing we will carry your legacy of love for family, a strong work ethic and the importance of service to friends, community and our country. You will be remembered with much love and missed every single day.

Always and forever, no matter what, your family - Wife Katherine Freck, Daughter Beverly Stafford, Grandson James Stafford, Great Grandchildren Jordan and Corey Stafford, Granddaughter Jessica Collins with husband Tim and Great Grandchildren Kayleigh Bremer, Ryleigh and Halleigh Stafford, Hayley, Ally and Hunter Collins, Grandson Jake Moser, Son William Wayne Freck II, Grandson Tyler McKune, Great Granddaughter Jocelyn McKune, Granddaughters Katie and Jamie Freck, Daughter Barbara Stanfield with husband Scott, Grandsons Brandon and Austin Stanfield, Son Brian Freck.

The family appreciates your love and support and would like to request that any floral tributes be replaced with donations to Honor Flight Arizona (https://honorflightaz.org/donate/) or the Patriot Guard Riders (https://patriotguard.org/).

A visitation will be held on February 3, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, located at 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85027.

The funeral service will follow at the same location from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

A graveside service with military honors will take place from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, located at 2929 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, Arizona.