Dr. Ed Finch was a giant in the Freeport community. A lifelong educator, both in formal and informal settings, Dr. Finch had a mind and passion for history. From his days at Freeport High School to his time with the Stephenson County Historical Society, Dr. Finch’s wit and wisdom touched many lives in the northwest Illinois community. He has died at the age of 79.
Freepod hosts, Tim & Becky Connors and Alan Wenzel, all long-time friends of Dr. Finch, talk about his legacy. Then, contributor Leslie Eiler Thompson shares a snippet from an interview she conducted with Dr. Finch about the history of the Pretzel City…