OUR HISTORY

Man standing next to a vintage car in a parking lot.

Don Freely, Founder and Original Owner

Don Freely opened the 6210 Marty Lane location in January of 1964.

Don graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School (Shawnee Mission North today) in 1948. He studied mechanical engineering and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1952.

Smiling elderly couple posing for a formal portrait.

Don and Norma

Don married his college sweetheart in 1953.

Two men at a glass door, one holding it open for the other.

Don's Retirement Party

Don retired in August 1987.

Two men standing outside a building entrance on a sunny day.

Dan Craft & Don Freely

Dan Craft took over the auto clinic in August 1987, and served as its owner until his retirement in 2014, when Mike Kromer became the newest owner.

Three men engaged in conversation in an office lobby with framed certificates and a reception desk.

Shop talk between the three owners of Don Freely Auto Clinic

Mike Kromer, current owner since Dec. 31, 2014

Don Freely, original owner from Jan. 1964 to Aug. 1, 1987

Dan Craft, owner from Aug. 1, 1987 to Dec. 31, 2014

Mike, Dan & Don

Don Freely

Nov. 7, 1930 – March 19, 2021

Honest businessman.

Friend. Mentor.