Obituaries

Retired Correctional Officer Daniel Freng

Daniel Freng with a horse.
Retired Correctional Officer Daniel Freng passed away March 18, 2021.

California Correctional Institution reported the passing of retired Correctional Officer Daniel “Danny” Freng.

He began his career at the institution in February 1968, where he remained until retiring in October 2000. Freng was also a veteran, serving in the US Army from 1963-66.

Officer Freng passed away March 18, 2021. A mass was held March 25 at Saint Malachy Roman Catholic Church in Tehachapi.

“CCI extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Danny’s family and friends,” wrote acting Warden B. Cates. “He will be missed in our community and remembered by many.”