On March 13, Harold Freeman of Silver Spring, MD, passed away. Beloved husband of 60 years to the love of his life, the late Roberta Nathanson “Bobbi” Freeman. Devoted father of Lisa (Thomas) Tragert and Mark (Alla Malone) Freeman. Loving grandfather of Emily (Steele Sternberg) and Alexander (Taylor) Tragert, Gregory (Elizabeth) Freeman and Grace (Matthew) Fulton. Cherished great-grandfather of Liam and Josephine Freeman and Oliver Fulton. Dear uncle of Ronee (Eugene) Weissman. He was predeceased by his brother, Jonas (the late Marion) Freeman. Harold adored and was proud of them all.
He earned his Doctoral Degree in International Education from Stanford University. His career included teaching high school as well as Army and Peace Corps service. In addition, he worked as a Foreign Service Officer under the U.S. Foreign Aid Program. He lived with his family in six countries and performed short-term consultancies in over 20 others, improving and expanding their educational systems. Harold retired as a member of the Senior Foreign Service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Malala Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, 202-541-1001.