Richard B. Freibrun

April 29th, 2021

Dear Gerry,

Just wanted to send you my most heartfelt condolences.
Though I did not see you and Richard often, you both have a very special place in my heart.
Whenever referring to you both, I as well would call you cousin Richard and Gerry even though we are not related!

Be safe!
Love, Shaindi

~Shaindi Nitkin
~friend of family, Montreal

March 14th, 2021

Witty…warm….so smart and elegant! The heavens now shine brighter. Infinite hugs and kisses to you all. Love, Karen

~Karen Langer

March 13th, 2021

Dear Gerry and Family,
I am so sorry for the tremendous loss of your dear husband, dad and grandfather. On behalf of my sister Andrea, my husband Dan, and my children Elizabeth and Spencer, please accept our very deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Idelman Soglin

~Marilyn Idelman Soglin
~Shir Hadash Friend, Skokie, IL

March 11th, 2021

There are so many memories of Richard. My cousins’ wedding had a profound effect on me.
It was the most awesome experience a 12 yr old could ever imagine! Both Richard and Gerry were a major influence in my teen years – they went to Purdue, I had to go to Purdue! Gerry – your wedding at a young age influenced my marriage at a young age (20). So easy to figure out how many years we’ve been married!!
Today at the funeral, I could not help but remember around 7 years ago, joining Richard and Gerry to visit our sweet Grandma Ruth’s grave site on the southwest side of Chicago. What a touching somber moment. Right after the visit, there on cemetery property, Richard was giving me advice for my bad back – we were doing exercises together on the property near Grandma! She probably had a chuckle and a whistle.
Just want to say how wonderful it was to listen to Eric, Zachary, Debbie and Susan with Stephen’s words. Cousin Richard you are a lucky man to have had all the love from your family! You’ll be missed but remembered forever.

~Sharon & Jerry
~Cousins, Mundelein

March 11th, 2021

We will miss you Dick, but so happy that you were a part of our lives.
Always in our hearts & thoughts

Joan & Richard Aschenbrand

~Joan aschrnbrand
~Friends, Powell, ohip

March 11th, 2021

Richard’s quiet friendly presence will be sorely missed. He would always have time to say hello and tell you how proud he was of his family, Gerry, his children and grandchildren, or just to talk and ask you how things were going.
So Sorry for all of your family. He was a unique, kind, and loving man who will always be remembered.

~Neil & Mira Zweiban
~Almost Cousin, Buffalo Grove, IL

March 11th, 2021

Dick was a mensch, a kind man, and always in good spirits. I enjoyed his good nature and participation in community activities at SH. I will miss him but will cherish the good memories and warmth that Dick brought to our community and our world.

Jeffrey Wallk

~Jeffrey Wallk
~Friend, Illinois

March 11th, 2021

Dear Gerry and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. He was a very good man with a great sense of humor of great intelligence. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Gerry, and family during this most difficult time.

Jerry and Barbara Cypher

~Jerome and Barbara Cypher
~Friends from The Moorings, Washington

March 11th, 2021

There are so many memories which we hold dear to our hearts! Richard was an amazing person to have around. We loved hearing his stories and seeing his smile. He was a dear friend!
We are lucky to have met Richard in this life and hope to meet up once again in our next life! We love you both and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time!

~saundra & Bernie krieger
~friends, owings mills

March 11th, 2021

Dear Gerry, children and grandchildren,
We met Gerry and Dick 5 years ago poolside at The Moorings. We became instant friends for life! How could you not? What a beautiful, fabulous and friendly couple. Your dad was handsome, witty and above all devoted beyond words to his family. We will miss him but are so grateful to have known him. He lives in all of you. May his passing be for a blessing. ✡️

~Sharon and Jack Levin
~Friends, North Potomac, MD

March 11th, 2021

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to Gerry, Eric, Deborah, Stephen and the entire family. It is with great sadness that I learned of Richards passing. May the love and numerous fond memories of your husband and father help you all to heal over the coming days and months ahead. Richard was a fine honest loving man who lived a quality life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending love and hugs.

~Nate Torch
~Friend, Northbrook, Il.

March 10th, 2021

Here’s a picture of my Dad doing one of the things he loved best: grilling outdoors (salmon, burgers or chicken – all done to perfection) on a beautiful day for his family.

To my parents’ friends and our family: Thank you so very much for your love and friendship with my parents, and for your kind words of love and support for our Mom, Gerry, and for me, Deborah and Stephen, and our spouses and families, including my parents’ beloved grandchildren.

We appreciate it so very much.

Eric Freibrun, on behalf of Deb, Stephen and our families

~Eric Freibrun
~Son, Highland Park, IL

March 10th, 2021

Here’s a picture of my Dad doing what he really enjoyed – cooking for his family on a grill outdoors on a beautiful day – which just happened to be Father’s Day, 2015.

To all of my parents’ friends and to our extended family, thank you so very much on behalf of my Mom, Gerry, myself, Deborah and Stephen, and our spouses and families, for your friendship with my parents, love and kinds words of support.

Sincerely,

Eric Freibrun
eric@freibrun.com

~Eric
~Son, Highland Park

March 10th, 2021

We’re so sorry for your loss, he meant so much to your family.
Your “special” memories will be with you always & may they comfort you at this time.
Thinking of you all, Linda & Irv(Jacki)

~Linda & Irv Berk
~Uncle, Huntley,Il

March 10th, 2021

Our condolences to the Freiburn Family. Beverly & Arnie Starkston

~Beverly & Arnie Starkston
~, Highland Park, IL

March 10th, 2021

We spent many a winter with Gerry and Dick here in Florida. Dick was a gentleman, intelligent and funny! He will be greatly missed.

~Liz and Ted Cook
~Friends, Lantana, Fl

March 10th, 2021

My mother, Eleanor Joan Freibrun-Cohen, always spoke fondly about growing up with her cousin, Richard, and how close they were. I am the steward of her memory.

~Asandra Lamb
~Cousin, Coconut Creek, FL

March 10th, 2021

Gerry, Stephen, Eric and Deborah: julie and I send our deepest condolences. Dick was truly a mensch and gentleman with a kind manner, a great sense of humor and always willing to listen. We always enjoyed being with him at family events. He will be missed. May his memory always be for a blessing.

~Julie and Michael Shlensky
~Relative, Naples, FL

March 10th, 2021

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard just once, but he was such a pleasant and caring person. My sincere condolences.

~Shirley Katz
~, Riverwoods, IL

March 9th, 2021

Condolences to Mrs. Freibrun (Gerry), Eric, Deborah, Stephen, and family. I recall vividly Dick, Gerry, and family moving in nextdoor to us on Maple Street way, way back in 1963. Dick was always quick with a smile and kind word, with just the right amount of edge ingrained in seemingly everyone from Brooklyn. But I knew as a kid nextdoor, the knowledge deeping over the years, that the head of the Morton Grove Freibrun family was a great man, a great guy. So I know he was a great husband, father, and grandfather too. His memory WILL be for a blessing — no “may” about it. Edna and I send our deepest condolences.

~Marc Steer
~Friend and Neighbor,