Freda Lavon Zitzelberger was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior August 25, 2022.

She was born in Salem, Oregon to Leonard and Bonnie Bradbury on July 21, 1947. Freda lived in Oregon her whole life, working in Salem, before marrying Allen Zitzelberger on April 15, 1972. Freda's life consisted of being a loving mother, grandmother, hobbies and farming. Freda and Allen started their family in 1973 with the birth of their oldest son, Robert, followed by David, Anthony and Timothy. They raised their boys on a farm in Bethany, Oregon. Freda enjoyed participating in PTA at Bethany school and being a 4-H leader for sewing and cooking.

Her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, gardening and reading. While living on the farm in Bethany, Freda kept the farm account for the Zitzelberger Brothers and worked in the berry fields for the Wavra family. Freda loved spending time with family at Christmas breakfasts, birthdays, and family dinners. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Freda is survived by her husband, Allen Zitzelberger of 50 years. Sons Robert and wife Cara Zitzelberger, David Zitzelberger, Anthony and wife Wendy Zitzelberger and Timothy Zitzelberger. Brother, Kelly and wife, Debbie Bradbury. Grandchildren, Sarah, Allison, Benjamin and Jacob.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Silverton Elks Lodge at 1:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel, Oregon at a later time.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the American Kidney Fund

https://secure.kidneyfund.org/site/SPageNavigator/df_id/tribute.html?don_tp=hon_n&_ga=2.182193639.1507176932.1662321850-1778416880.1662321849

or Silverton Elks Lodge #2210 Would be greatly appreciated.