Freeman, Jo

Jo Hoyt Freeman grew up in Iowa on the family farm outside Corning. She attended Simpson College and the University of Nebraska, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. She later received a Master of Science in Education from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a much-loved English, Latin, and French teacher at Warren Harding Junior High in Des Moines until her retirement. Claude Freeman met Jo in 1957. Until his retirement, he was an attorney in Des Moines. He and Jo enjoyed many activities together including golf, daily walks, and travel. Claude started the Jo Hoyt F...