Leon A. Freville, age 78 of Merrillville, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009. He is survived by son, Scott Freville of Merrillville; 4 grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Jakob, and Jessica; great-grandsons, Gregory and Tyler James Freville. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Freville and son, Lamont. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family Friday, September 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Leon retired as a pipefitter/mechanic from Inland Steel. He enjoyed his pastime of raising carrier pigeons and had been a member of the NWI Racing Pigeon Club since 1966. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.