Alfred A. "Freddy" Adam, 82 of Robesonia passed away February, 1, 2013 peacefully at home. He was married January 19, 1977 to Mary (Schnee) Adam. Born in Kutztown, January 31, 1931 to Titus and Margaret Adam he was predeceased by his sister Raydell (Adam) "Tootie" Krick. Freddy was a carpenter by trade but also worked as a maintenance man at Talbot Knitting Mill in Reading and at the Gloray Knitting Mill in Robesonia. He is survived by his wife Mary; children Monica Follweiler and husband Dennis, Troy Adam and wife Eileen, Michelle Downs and husband Patrick, Norm Schadler and wife Gina, and Leslie Bleistein and husband Bill; brother Marlo Adam and wife Tessie; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; uncle Warren Reppert and wife Betty; and many other loving family and friends. Affectionately known by his friends and fans as "The Kutztown Komet" he spent many years racing in many different cars, for many different owners at many different tracks including Hatfield and Reading Fairgrounds. He enjoyed watching the races on TV, camping, fishing, feeding and observing the wild birds through the living room window, listening to Bluegrass music with his Cockatiel "Speedy", going to yard sales, meeting his friends for breakfast, eating out so he wouldn't have to help with the dishes, and attending Racing functions to chat about the old times. He was a member of the Kutztown Fire Co., the Kutztown Rod and Gun Club, a lifetime member of the Checkered Flag Fan club, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, and Reading Fairgrounds and the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Friends and fans may offer their condolences to the family at the Kutztown Fire Co. Saturday, February 9th from 1 PM to 3 PM with a memorial service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Freddy's memory to: Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, (R.F.R.H.S) C/O Linda Fitzgerald, P.O. Box 345, Blandon, Pa.,19510. The Eastern Auto Racing Historical Society, (EARHS), P.O Box 333, Orefield, Pa. 18069. The Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice, 4 Park Plaza Park Rd North Suite 105A, Wyomissing, Pa. 19610.