Background
Freeman, Richard Merrell was born on July 2, 1921 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of F. Rider and Ruth (Merrell) Freeman.
Freeman, Richard Merrell was born on July 2, 1921 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of F. Rider and Ruth (Merrell) Freeman.
AB, Wabash (Indiana) College, 1943; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1948.
Attorney, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, 1948-1957; director, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, 1978-1986; partner firm, Belnap, Spencer, Hardy & Freeman, Chicago, 1957-1967; vice president law, Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company, Chicago, 1967-1978; also director, voting trustee, Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company, Chicago.
Board directors Tennessee Valley Authority, 1978-1986. With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Joanne Spears, November 26, 1943. Children: Randy, Mark, Candy, Marcia.
