Conrad Freytag dies

Conrad Freytag dies

Conrad Freytag was not only popular with all his employees because of his open nature, but also in his home town Neustadt a. d. Haardt, where he was a municipal councillor from 1895 to 1920. Because of his contribution to the field of reinforced concrete, he was awarded with the title „Kommerzienrat“(councillor of commerce) by the Bavarian prince regent in 1905. On August 7, 1916, his 70th birthday, the town of Neustadt made him honorary citizen. In spring 1918, the Technical University of Darmstadt awarded him the title “Honorary Dr-Eng.” because of his contribution to the development of concrete-steel-construction.

His tireless and unresting commitment to the company did not leave Conrad Freytag untouched. After having been faced with serious health problems, he had to move from Neustadt to Wiesbaden to undergo a permanent medical treatment there. On August 27, 1920 a farewell party was organized for him in Neustadt during which he was once again reassured of the great admiration and affection of his employees.

In Wiesbaden Conrad Freytag had to undergo painful treatments which did not improve his poor health. Despite his weakened physical state, his mind was as keen as always. On July 2, 1921 he died after a protracted illness. After his cremation in Mayence, Conrad Freytag was buried in the family mausoleum in Neustadt an der Haardt.