Freud

[tauruck]

RIP Pop. Not a day went by without an email filled with news, great stories, motivation and inspiration. Thank you for all the help over the years. I miss you. God Bless you. This is the man I loved but never got the chance to meet. Heart broken.🙏🙏🙏✝✝✝✝

[Dr Goggles]

He was a great bloke, he cared about people and he loved having a good time that why he had so many friends.
I'm not as sad today as I was when he was struck down, he's free now.

Having said that I'll always treasure the sight of his bare ass aimed out the door at us when we arrived at the 6 to pick him up for dinner one night.... One of the sports best story tellers, photographers and pals.
Gonna miss ya Pa.

[Bob Drury]

   I first met Glenn in Smith's Food's parking lot on the Friday before the 50th Speedweek began.  He was hauling beer and Ice and I on the other hand was laying in the oily parking lot changing a piece of sh*t plastic three way fuel valve that was dripping gas onto the exhaust pipe of My tow rig with my trailer and brand new race car hooked to the rear.
   As He neared My feet He say's to Me... "You know your not supposed to work on your sh*t till You hit the Salt Flats".  I had not slept in two days and had left Portland, Oregon sixteen hours earlier, didn't know this guy from Jack Shitt but was too tired to tell him to kiss my a*s so instead We became friend's from that day to this day, some 21 years later.
  Glenn was a wonderful human being.  He could charm the pants off of (ahem) Men, Women, Cat's, Dog's, Race Official's, Cop's, and God know's who else.  He would have made a great politician, professional gambler, male escort, professional emcee (stag party's for sure) and I am sure that if necessary can and will bribe and Bullsh*t His way into Heaven.
  His stories alone could keep You glued to Your seat for hours.  His exploit's were legendary and His care for other's, and the World around Him were unsurpassed.  It is sad that He is gone.  It is even sadder that He took many months to pass but I think it took Him that long to get His story straight to get through the "Pearly Gates" without laughing!
   May God Bless You with all His love GLenn, He broke the mold after He created You.
                                                                      With Loving Admiration,
                                                                           "One Run" Bob Drury

[Podunk]

The first time I ever heard of Freud was about 20 years ago when he was showing some old photos at the Motel 6. That took about 2 hours. I always tried to catch up with him  at SW after that. By happenstance I was standing next to him when he saluted E. Rickman's last ride. The one I will cherish most was  his last time at SW. He's sitting by the announcing trailer. I walked over to talk to Slim and recognized him. The Carbinite liner was pitted across from the trailer. He wanted to see the liner but didn't think he could make it on his own. I was honored to help him get there and back. RIP Doc you touched so many.

Podunk

[fordboy628]

I first met Doc Freud at WOS in 2014, my first trip to the Salt.   He came wandering into the impound area as we worked to prepare the Milwaukee Midget for the next morning's backup run.  And it was apparent he knew Chris and most of the others already.    It was evident that he was rooting for Chris to set a new record, in an obscure, low powered, stock bodied class.    And, frankly, I was surprised he took any notice at all.    That's the way of it in most other forms of racing.    Your direct competitors take notice of you, but by and large, your only friend is: obscurity.

Of course, that was before I got to know Glenn.

He was truly interested in all things that were being achieved, whether those achievements were at the "pointy end", or whether they were from a group of "midwestern misfits" campaigning an orphan chassis powered by a "tractor engine" designed in the 1930's . . . . .

I found him to be a caring, kind and sentient human being, one who appreciated the best qualities of others and always promoted the positive.   We stayed in contact via the forum, and I appreciated his humor, wit, insight, and advice.   I considered Freud a "replacement" dad for my own departed father.

I'm visiting my son in Tacoma at Thanksgiving, and I had hoped to trek north for a visit with the Doc if that would be possible.   I guess that's not going to happen now . . . . .

Requiescat in pace Pater.    Atque in perpetuum, Pater, ave atque vale.    Although you are gone, be assured you will not be forgotten . . . . .

May the next part of your journey be smooth, and downhill, with the wind at your back . . . . . 

[SPARKY]

I am with Dr. G.  I am happy for his release Many of us only know too well the heartbreak of strokes and brain injuries the absolute unknown future they hold!  I feel so blessed to be one of his friends who so looked forward to the yearly reunions on the salt with the Good Dr. F.  He liked my ugly home built car  because I built it, well at least that is what he told me, that I was able to get a blue hat in.

I feel sure that he, RtR are up there now with ER and have reserved a spot for PP ---hopefully no time soon PP

Well knowing 3 out of 4 of this great 4some--- I really feel lucky and blessed 

[interested bystander]

Thanks to Stan, I was lucky enough to share a few lunches with Dr F.

Until the stroke, he sure as HELL didn't let old age impede him!

DON'T rest in peace, you wild man!

[Freud]

Let me start by saying this obviously isn't Freud. This is his grandson Brett. I wanted to make a post and thank all of you for your kind words, regarding my papa. I think you all know he was a very emotional person. I know how much all of your posts would have meant to him.

I always loved to hear about his passions, and what he was up to. He loved to tell me stories about bonneville and I loved listening. He was always so excited for his next trip to the salt.

I would love for all of you to share some epic Freud stories. He may be gone but his spirit will live forever. One of his requests was that some of ashes be spread at bonneville. We plan to do that eventually.

It means so much to our family to see just how special he was to all of you and the racing community.

-Brett 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Oh, Brett, you've inherited a legacy like most will never know.  Cherish the memories - as will we.  Thanks for your comments.

[desotoman]

Tribute to Dr. Freud, by Marlo

http://www.target550.com/news.html

In the headings click on Glenn Freudenberger - In Memory

Tom G.

[Stan Back]

Brett --

You might have to wait a few years to see the stories posted (what exactly is the Statute of Limitations and being an Accessory to a Crime?).

Not all of them were illegal, but a bunch were rowdy and salty.  This is a man that all of us loved and he loved back.  Full of joy and mischief!

Stan

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Here's Marlo's tribute to his buddy.

[desotoman]

Thanks Jon.

Tom G.

[Freud]

Brett --

You might have to wait a few years to see the stories posted (what exactly is the Statute of Limitations and being an Accessory to a Crime?).

Not all of them were illegal, but a bunch were rowdy and salty.  This is a man that all of us loved and he loved back.  Full of joy and mischief!

Stan

Hahahaha trust me when I say Im sitting on some amazing stories. I would love to share as well but I don?t know if my family would disown me.

[Freud]

Oh, Brett, you've inherited a legacy like most will never know.  Cherish the memories - as will we.  Thanks for your comments.

Slim, thanks guy. I will certainly cherish those moments I had with him. He was as real as they come, and it was an honor that he felt comfortable enough to be himself around me.