08/08/2025
We were honored to care for Jesse Freiburger and his family at the time of his passing. Jesse was deeply loved—a dedicated teacher, loyal friend, and proud dad.
A memorial fund has been created to renovate the Bellevue ballfield where Jesse grew up playing baseball—a beautiful tribute to his life and love for the game.
As a young boy, Jesse Freiburger spent countless summer days playing baseball in the sandlot across from his Bellevue, Iowa, home and learning the value of community. After dedicating his career to teaching and serving as a principal, Jesse's life was cut tragically short in 2023 when he lost his battle with stomach cancer. Now, his family ensure his legacy lives on through the Jesse Freiburger Memorial Fund, which they established with the Community Foundation. Grants from the fund have been used to install a water fountain and new play features at the same ballpark where Jesse spent so much time as a child.
It's our honor to work with families like Jesse's to make a difference in their communities. A memorial fund is a wonderful way to ensure that a person's impact isn't only felt in their lifetime. It can live on forever and be their legacy to their community. Read Jesse's story and learn more about starting a memorial fund: https://dbqfoundation.org/news/heroes-get-remembered
