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Claudia
September 3, 2022
Thinking of you on this Labor Day weekend (the beginning of Fall, your favorite season). I love you and will miss you forever. Thanks to our mother, what great memories we have. . .
Your sister, Claudia
You told me the story about a boyfriend from Parma who brought you candied violets. . .
February 13, 2014
Happy Birthday to Liselotte, our beautiful mother. . .
February 1, 2014
Happy Birthday, Herb.
Love from you sister,
Claudia
December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas, Herb and Mom
All my love, Claudia
Linda Ludwig
March 19, 2013
So sorry to know this!I know you gave your heart and soul to T.Y.A. and the world appreciates this.May you RIP and Graham has now joined you in heaven...........Alvins' friend, Linda Ludwig
Sheffield Arena 7th & 8th Feb 1992
Mal Barker
February 1, 2013
Only just heard about Herb's passing - both shocked and saddened. We shared a love of music and traded tapes 'across the pond' relentlessly throughout the 80s/90s, finally meeting up when Herb came to stay with me and my family in Yorkshire in Feb. 1992, when we took in two Eric Clapton shows. I lost touch with him latterly, but pleased to know of the wonderful legacy he has left. God Bless.
February 1, 2013
Happy Birthday, Herb. . .
Love from Claudia
January 1, 2013
Another New Year, Herb . . .thinking of you and missing you always,
Love, Claudia
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
From your sister, Claudia
August 22, 2012
Hi Herb, Always thinking of you. . .
Love, Claudia
Le Cerf. . . Switzerland
January 17, 2012
Our Mother, Liselotte
Claudia Staehr
January 17, 2012
Above Gstaad. . .(Photo by Claudia)
Claudia Staehr
January 17, 2012
Walking to Montreux. . .(Photo by Claudia)
Claudia Staehr
January 17, 2012
Tom
Claudia Staehr
January 17, 2012
December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas, Herb.
Love,
Your Sister, Claudia
Dominique Chauviere
December 10, 2011
Tu resteras toujours près de nous
Leo Lyons
December 9, 2011
Still think about you Herb. The spirit never dies.
Leo Lyons
Al Palmer
December 8, 2011
My apologies to all for being a lousy speller.
Merry Christmas,
Al
Dino Vassilakos
December 8, 2011
Although I never met you we shared a passion for music. You have helped further that passion and that has made you a Impact Person. You shall be missed!
Claudia and Dave, TYA Concert, Esch sur Alzette, Luxemburg, October, 2010
Claudia Staehr
December 8, 2011
Dave, Claudia and Lionel, TYA Concert, Esch sur Alzette, Luxemburg, October, 2010
Claudia Staehr
December 8, 2011
Al Palmer
December 7, 2011
Well Herb another nice story from another old friend of yours, so nice. I was in Norwood a week ago and many brought you up and how nice it is to keep in touch by the Guest Book. For the scetics, they need to read Todd Burpo's book "Heaven is for Real." I trust you are keeping an eye on us. Chritsmas time and your garduation date to bigger things in the Unicers are quicklcy approaching.
Love,
Al
Paul Heim
November 22, 2011
Sometime in the early 1980's, Bob Rupp looks up from a newspaper to tell Herb that, on this date in 1492, Christopher Columbus first laid eyes on Hispaniola. Herb, looking out the window, replies,"Well, he sure picked a beautiful day for it." As a young loss prevention consultant trainee at FMEA, I appreciated both of these gentlemen for their generous assistance. I was shocked and saddened to discover Herb's untimely passing. But he left good memories with too many people to count.
Al Palmer
April 18, 2011
Well Herb, I have been chatting with some mutual friends around the Company in recent weeks and we all agreed how much we miss your friemdly smile when we visit Norwood. Plus I had three dear oldtimer friends join you in a 12 hour peirod in my home town in NH. Keep an eye on them. AP
January 26, 2011
Claudia, I too want to pass on my condolences and healtfelt wishes to you and family. Your Mom will be in my prayers.
Al
January 25, 2011
Claudia,
my hartfelt condolences! Lovely thought of Herb and his/your mom hiking in the Alps! Very comforting...
Dagmar
January 25, 2011
Claudia,
So sorry to hear this..I know you were all very close and I know Herb was so devoted to her. They are together now and at peace. My condolences...John
Claudia Staehr
January 24, 2011
Hello Herb,
Our beautiful mother, Liselotte, passed away today, quietly and peacefully and without pain. I was so sad until I remembered you will now be together, free to hike in your beloved Swiss Alps every day. I love you both very much.
Love,
Claudia
January 3, 2011
Well another year has passed Herb and as always your sister Claudia sparks reminders to stop and reflect on life and to say hi. Someday I will be able to stop by and say hi. I have been to visit Cheng Yao twice, a nice place in Westin. God Bless.
Al
Dagmar
January 2, 2011
Hi Herb, I really wonder if our spirits can stay connected, even though the physical being has gone.. but it must be. It's such a comforting thought.
Just had your TYA book in my hands yesterday, thinking of you and looking at my photos on pages 116-117 once again...
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year, Herb.
Love,
Your Sister, Claudia
September 6, 2010
Hi Herb,
Thinking of you and missing you this beautiful Labor Day weekend. Your favorite time of year.
Love from Your Sister, Claudia
Al Palmer
May 7, 2010
Well dear friend time slips by and another summer will soon be here. Too many friends are drifting off to be with you including my best friend who was in top shape and moved on in his sleep at 64. I am not in a rush to come visit but one never knows. God Bless.
Al P
Allan Shepherdson
May 6, 2010
Herb, wherever you are man...Keep rockin'...love your book as I've always been a TYA fan BIG TIME from a place not many people know - the tiny red dot on the globe SINGAPORE...
RIP Herb
Dave and Brigitte www.ten-years-after.com
February 3, 2010
Dear Herb,we wonder if you are aware just how much you are missed down here on earth. Do you feel our loving thoughts, prayers and love we send to you. Every single day you are with us in spirit and in our actions. For you are the one we leaned on for support and honesty. We miss that and you being here to guide us.
January 12, 2010
Hi Herb,
It's been two years today since you left us. I will miss you always.
Love, Your Sister
Claudia
December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas, Herb.
Love, Claudia
Claudia and TYA (minus Leo), Liege, Belgium, November 2009
December 6, 2009
Dagmar
November 26, 2009
Returning recently from a summer in Europe, I sat down to seriously start work on my photo-book about the Seventies.
Ten Years After came up, of course, and I googled Herb to find out what he was up to these days.
To my shock I learned that he has left us. Much too soon!
I have kept all our correspondence going back to 1999-2001, regarding Eric Clapton and Alvin Lee... and his TYA book. Last week I bought another copy...(Thanks, Claudia, for sending it so quickly)
My backstage photos are on pages 116-117, and Ric Lee on drums on page 118. Madison Square Garden, May 13, 1974.
Not so long, but it seems a lifetime ago!
RIP, Herb, you will be fondly remembered for your enthusiasm, honesty and sense of humour.
My heartfelt condolences to Claudia and all family and friends. I know Herb is missed daily.
Dagmar
Barry Gruber
April 22, 2009
Seems so odd that I just recently learned of Herb's passing. It only seems like yesterday that we were actively trading music material. I will definitely treasure the music, video and memorabilia Herb personally shared with me. Especially the shows he personally recorded. I have always admired Herb's impressive musical collection, generosity and friendliness! He was such a pro in my book.
Thanks for mentioning me in your TYA book too Herb! I will always be thankful to have corresponded with you. My sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Brian Hickson
April 3, 2009
I graduated with Herb from MMA in 1970 and didn't see him again until 2001 when I started attending biannual MA jurisdictional meetings. It was a pleasure to get reacquainted with Herb's big grin and warm handshake. We usually spent the meeting reminiscing those weird MMA years.
It was only several weeks ago when a co-worker of mine “jumped ship” to FM Global and informed me that Herb had passed away last year. Herbie was always physically fit and disciplined in all his endeavors, which makes his passing so difficult to understand.
Claudia, I’m very sorry for your loss…. Herb will always be missed and well remembered.
Al Palmer
January 31, 2009
Thanks so much for the great pictures, so nice to see! Times does slip buy but memories never need to fade!
Claudia
January 30, 2009
Happy Birthday, Herb. February 1, 2009.
Your Sister
Claudia Staehr
January 12, 2009
Hi Herb,
It's been one year since you left us. It doesn't get any easier. If anything, it's worse than ever, missing you. I often look at your wonderful videos of Switzerland. It's so good to see you and to hear your voice and to know that you had so many wonderful days in those glorious surroundings doing what you loved to do.
To my brother. I'll always love you.
Your Sister,
Claudia
Laurie St.Pierre
March 9, 2008
It seems from what I've read and the pictures I viewed that Herb lived may people's dreams.
Now all of his questions have answers and the world is at his fingertips. I am saddened by the feelings of loss.I graduated Hingham High with Herb. In my memory he will remain forever young.
Saul Kelly
February 25, 2008
Swift and sudden came that call, your silent flight surprised us all, for me and all your other mates you always did your best.
May God grant you eternal rest
Your buddy Saul from Downunder!
Tony McKiernan
February 22, 2008
I, like many others I suspect, knew Herb well without actually meeting him!
Such was the very nature of the man.
Like many others, I was introduced to Herb by Alvin's mum, Dot.
We corresponded by post; phone; and eventually e-mail.
He sent me loads of TYA stuff, and I sent him lots of 'British' TYA stuff, which I was proud to see in his amazing book!
He will be sorely missed by all who 'knew' him, and my sincere condolences go to his immediate family and friends.
toni franklin
February 22, 2008
Sorry to be so late in expressing my deep sympathy over Herb's passing. We weren't in touch in recent years, but Herb - with his incredible knowledge of all thing Alvin Lee/Ten Years After and with his generous nature - was a lifeline to me when I first started the Alvin Lee Fan Club and later alvinlee.com. Anything I didn't know (and there was lots), Herb did, and he graciously supplied answers, information, articles, photos and music - and mostly, lots and lots of encouragement and support. How happy he must have been to have come to know the TYA members as friends, and I'm sure they had no greater or more dedicated one. I bet that right now, Herb is turning the angels on to his favorite band. Rock on, Herb. You'll be missed and remembered by all of Alvin and TYA's fellow fans.
R S
February 22, 2008
Goodbye. Friend.
Alan Thomas
February 7, 2008
Herb and I never got to meet face to face, but enjoyed periodic correspendence having been 'introduced' to each other by the mother of musician Alvin Lee in the late 1980's. He was one of the world's most knowledgable music fans, how he ever found the time to pursue his interests, I'll never know, but I used to call him 'Professor'. Herb was 'always there' and an integral part of the the international community of music fans, particularly Ten Years After and Alvin Lee. He'll be very much missed by us all. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Robert Sienko
February 4, 2008
Happy B-Day, Herb....hope you are having a good time. Sorry the Pats couldn't win for us yesterday. Take care, bud....
John Kenney
February 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Herb..Your Mom and Dad gave us all a great gift. Miss ya my friend, John
Brigitte and Dave
February 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Herb,
May the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl for the perfect undefeated season!
We miss you....
Debbie Coppola
February 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Herb. You are know older than I am.
Claudia Staehr
February 1, 2008
Happy Birthday, Herb.
I love you.
Your Sister, Claudia
Carolyn Ellison
January 31, 2008
Dear Staehr Family:
It is with great sadness in my heart that I sit down and write to you. Words cannot express how much Herb touched so many of us here at FM Global with his kindness, thoughtfulness and professionalism. I have fond memories of Herb and Bob Rupp (a dearly departed past retiree) making their daily rounds after lunch of the building and parking lot. The two of them were the “Stanley and Ollie” of FM…that’s what we called ourselves before the merger. Bob always had a joke to tell. Herb, with his dry sense of humor would standby and let Bob entertain us…then Herb would step in and add his input to the story…always making us laugh. They brought us so much joy and fellowship. I know when Herb crosses over to the other side Bob will be there to meet him and show him the way to the Kingdom of Heaven…Herb is now at peace, he is free from pain and illness; and his soul knows only joy and happiness.
Beannachd Dia dhuit
(blessings of God be with you - ScotsGaelic)
Joan Ciancarelli
January 29, 2008
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly we couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
I will miss a dear friend and colleague.
Bob Danielson
January 29, 2008
Although I never worked directly with Herb, I had the need to request his help on several occasions and was always grateful for his prompt and complete assistance, and his offer to do more, if needed, at any time. My thoughts and best wishes are with his family. Herb will be missed by us all.
Mareile
January 29, 2008
Dear Herbert,
As fate has ordained, it´s time to say farewell before we were given the chance to come to know. So sad!
Wolfgang and you would have got along perfectly sharing the passion for rock music! Say hello to John when arriving up there, Herbert - only the good die young!
My emotions are with your family.
Be sheltered by gracious powers...
Timothy Barker
January 28, 2008
I remember Herb helping us rookies get through those long training weeks in Norwood. When I heard he went to that "other maritime academy" it was always a joy to do a little bit of needling which, like most maritime professisonals he took in stride and needled back. Herb epitomized my school's motto "Acta Non Verba" more than any other person I know. He always took the watch and could be counted on to do the right thing.
He will be missed significantly
Charles Olivier
January 28, 2008
I have known Herb at his place of employment (FM Global) for many, many years. To the extent that I knew him, words like gentleman, humble, intelligent, approachable, listener, and unassuming are appropriate. He did well what was needed in his work, and at the same time expected no special recognition or praise. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Daniel Saunders
January 28, 2008
Herb,
It was an extreme pleasure to have worked with you all these years. I never heard anyone ever say anything but compliments on your work, your person and your humor. You left this world so quickly. I have nothing but good memories and hope there is a chance to cross paths again some day if I am so privileged. Thank you and God bless your soul.
To Herb's family,
As noted above, Herb was a wonderful person. I worked with him for 18 years and most closely in the early 90's when we were on project teams together. I always though of Herb as the ultimate FM'er in his B&M field. It was so enlightening to learn about his artistic side and a part I did not know. I spent an entire Saturday on the web researching Herb's other life outside FM and was totally amazed. It just happened to be the day he passed on to his next life. He will surely be missed. My condolences.
Dan Saunders, FM Global.
John Rutherford
January 27, 2008
To the family of Herb, he was my my first teacher and mentor at FM, 25 years ago, he took me under his wing for 6 weeks in Norwood in 1982, and coached me through my National Board. I owe a great deal to Herb for sharing his knowledge with me. He touch many people the same way. He will be solely missed.
axel zirkel
January 27, 2008
ich habe herb anfang september 2007 zur dvd produktion von tya in luxemburg persönlich kennengelernt als einen symphatischen menschen, der wie ich die gleiche tür zur Musik der 60iger + 70iger geöffnet, sowie ein inniges Verhältnis zur musik von tya hat. Für ihn selbst hat sich die Tür zur Musik jetzt so plötzlich und tragisch für immer geschlossen.
obwohl ich herb kaum kannte, habe ich das gefühl, einen freund verloren zu haben. mein tiefes mitgefühl ist in diesen tagen
bei seiner familie.
William Rogers
January 27, 2008
Herb was a friend and a very considerate co-worker with a novel sense of humor. I am sorry for the family's loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Joseph Dash
January 27, 2008
As a friend of Dave and Brigitte, please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Mr. Staehr.
Pauline Thomas
January 26, 2008
It has been way too long since Herb and I had spoken. I will always remember the great fun we had as cousins growing up in New England and spending holidays together with the family. Claudia, Lee and Tommy, My heart is with you all in this time of sorrow.
Lots of Love to you all
Robert MacLean
January 26, 2008
I had the pleasure of working alongside Herb for 12 years. He was a true professional and gentleman. He will be missed in many ways. RIP
Frank O'Connell
January 25, 2008
As a long time FM Global co-worker,I had the pleasure of Herb's professional support whenever I asked. He was a classy gentleman who always conducted himself well. Herb's passing leaves the present with a void difficult to fill.
Karen Bellew Techeira
January 25, 2008
To Herb's family and friends: I went to junior high and high school with Herb. He was always the quiet riot. One of the good guys who will be dearly missed.
Henry Tarnecky
January 25, 2008
I only knew Herb from a few training classes and those familiar FM engineering bulletins he would occasionally author. I was glad to learn that he was able to express his varied interests and live quite a full life. My sincere condolences to family and friends. His soul is in my prayers.
Ian Wright
January 25, 2008
I knew Herb for over 20 years and considered him a special friend. He always had a smile on his face and a very dry sense of humor which I appreciated so much. He will be sorely missed.
Roger Boyce
January 25, 2008
I had work with Herb in the Engineering Department in Norwood for many years. He was a great guy to work with and he will be missed greatly.
Glenn Cornick
January 25, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear of Herb's death. I didn't know him personally but heard he was a great guy and I appreciated his work.
Jay Berg
January 25, 2008
My most sincere condolences to the Staehr family. It was a pleasure working with Herb over the last five years in Boston Operations. Herb will be missed!
Fair winds and following seas...
Henry Febo
January 25, 2008
I've known Herb as a co-worker for many years but only from the business side. Sorry for the loss.
Ron Weiss
January 25, 2008
I had the pleasure to work with Herb from time to time since the early 80's. He had my utmost respect. He was more than just a co-worker, he was a friend. I will miss him. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Stephen Rudnickas
January 25, 2008
I first met Herb at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the summer of 1967. I was in my second year and Herb was starting his first or “Youngie” year. Later, he was in my watch section and while there was not a lot of fraternization between the first and second class, I remember him as being quiet and reserved, but always accomplishing the tasks assigned to him.
Herb went on to serve as an engineering officer aboard tankers in Texaco’s fleet and came to work for Factory Mutual Engineering and Research in 1973. I was fortunate to have Herb assigned to me for training during his first few months with the company and have either worked directly with him or in different departments since then.
So I can say that Herb and I stood a lot of watches together and I would like to think of Herb’s time with us as his “Watch”. A watch is simply a nautical term which means the time when you are on duty, responsible and in charge. You may have heard the phrase “not on my watch”. That simply means you will prevent bad things from happening while in charge. We can remember and proudly say that bad things did not happen on Herb’s watch. In fact, Herb was responsible for and contributed greatly to our industry and society while he was on duty. I would just like to highlight some of the items that were entered into the log book of Herb’s watch.
First and foremost, Herb was a great watch partner. He was caring, compassionate, competent and dependable. Most of all he had a wonderful sense of humor that showed itself everyday. Herb’s humor and timing had a way of taking the edge off difficult discussions and making things go smoother. He was the master of practical jokes, not mean or hurtful ones, but antics that would make everyone, even the victim, laugh to the point of tears. His sense of humor also showed itself sometimes in his impromptu cartoons. Even before we learned how to cut and paste electronically, Herb really did cut and paste paper material to make hilarious “editorial” cartoons or illustrations to bring humor to his colleagues.
Herb was very competent and respected greatly not only within FM Global, but within the boiler and pressure vessel inspection community. Whenever there was a task group, committee or team established within our company concerned with pressure equipment, Herb was always recruited. His understanding of the job, matter of fact approach and honest assessment were always valued. And his expertise and ability not only to represent FM Global but also the insurance industry was valued and sought by national organizations. To use that old advertisement for a financial company, it can be said that when Herb Staehr spoke, people listened.
Here are just a few of his accomplishments and contributions.
In the various positions he held in home office, he developed and implemented a number of basic and advanced training courses for our field engineers. He developed and implemented policies, procedures and tools that were used by field engineers to develop and report risk information. In his most recent position, he provided the leadership and guidance to continuously improve jurisdictional inspection and reporting of boilers and pressure vessels, benefiting the people he worked with, the jurisdictions he was associated with and the clients for which he provided service.
Herb was very influential in improving the law for inspection of air tanks in Massachusetts to allow use of modern technology and streamlining the process. Herb was honored by having the revised law be proclaimed “Herb’s Law”.
Herb served on many national organizations which developed engineering and inspection standards which protected property and improved public safety. The organizations involved large industries with complicated equipment. Some of those organizations are the Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
He also participated on various committees of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Perhaps one of his greatest contributions was his 20 years of service on the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Inspection Code Committee. This committee develops and improves the fundamental processes and procedures for inspection of boilers and pressure vessels and is adopted in almost every state in the US and province of Canada. Continued participation on that committee is not automatic and his re-appointments are testament of the value the committee placed on Herb’s expertise. Herb recently received recognition by Mr. Donald Tanner, Executive Director of the National Board for his outstanding service and contributions to the committee.
The log book of Herb’s watch is filled with entries that have made us better for knowing and being associated with him. And his watch leaves a legacy of better engineering and safety standards which have and will continue to benefit all of society.
We will miss Herb’s presence on our watch. But I believe we can be comforted and strengthened knowing that God has called Herb to be His watch partner in a place where there is no more pain and suffering, where the sun and the stars always shine, where the wind is always fair and where the sea is always calm.
God Bless you, Herb
Bob Brindle
January 25, 2008
Herb,
We will miss you. You were always caring and giving friend to all. Our sympathy and best wishes go out to your family.
John LeBlanc
January 25, 2008
I offer my deepest sympathy to Herb's family. He will be missed. The overview of his life offered a wonderful testament to who he was. I did not know many of those details. However, the man I knew was no less impressive. Herb was an honest, caring, hard working and friendly person. I will always be thankful that I knew him.
DAWN SAWDY
January 25, 2008
HERRB FAMILY,
HE WILL BE MISSED.
DAWN SAWDY (FOXBORO, MA)
Debbie Oakes
January 25, 2008
Oh Herb - You are something! You were always so kind to me and we had so many laughs. One night we talked about Woodstock - but none of us ever knew the extent of your passion for that time. I bought your book and will always treasure it. I am so happy you experienced so many wonderful things in life. Whenever I have a mudslide I will always think of you (I can see you standing there surprising me with a mudslide and that great grin on your face). ...great memories. You will be so missed, but never forgotten.
Freddie Harris
January 25, 2008
I first met Herb almost 20 years ago when he was an instructor for FM Global in Norwood. We have since been reacquainted through our roles as Chief Inspector with FM Global.
I just recently learned of his book and involvment with TYA. I have looked at some of the pictures from the book and would have never guessed those things about Herb. The one of Herb at Woodstock was great.
My condolences to the family.
Joe Novobilski
January 25, 2008
Herb was one of the best. It was always good to see him and I knew he would have that smile on his face. Reading all these expressions from friends all over the world speaks to his impact on others. He will be missed.
Phillip Cole
January 25, 2008
Herb,
I thank you for your compassion, I thank you for your friendship and the opportunity to share some of your many stories and adventures. You have touched so many lives in such a positive manner. You will be missed yet remembered fondly. May we all strive to be as good a friend to each other as you have been to each of us.
Tom McCarty
January 25, 2008
To the family of Herb Staehr:
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, brother and friend.
I worked with Herb at Factory Mutual. Herb and Kevin McTague and I were quite the trio. Herb was always the “quiet” one with the bellowing laugh. There were many occasions when the three of us would be involved in some sort of adventure beyond just the routine Code meetings. I smile when I recall Herb telling us about waking in his hotel room covered with one dollar bills in his bed after a successful night of liar’s poker! Or when he formed the anchor of a human chain to fish a friend’s wife out of the lagoon after a missed step caused her to tumble down the embankment (there are only three other people that know that story!).
Even with all the fun, we got the work done. Herb was quite the professional and he took his job very seriously. After all, he was in the business of loss prevention and safety. I recall more than once when the meeting took a tangent, Herb would look up from his notes and say “Hey, wait a minute...” and we did. Herb had a way of making his point without threat or raising his voice. When he spoke, I knew I had to listen because I was probably going to learn something. His work with the National Board and the jurisdictions, particularly in New England, is his legacy.
Herb’s all too brief life has made an impact on me, on our company and on the thousands of people who routinely depend on safe boilers and pressure equipment. He will be sorely missed.
Lisa-Ann, Alex and Hannah Fleig
January 24, 2008
Dear Claudia,
We are so sad for you and your family. We can only imagine how hard this must be.
We love you so much,
Lisa-Ann, Alex and Hannah
Larry Snediker
January 24, 2008
Herb,
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Your humor was always a breath of fresh air and the lunch table won't ever be quite the same without you.
The respect an courtesy you extended to those around you was one of your many admirable qualities. Your positive influence on so many people meant more than you could ever imagine.
You will be missed!
Roy Pearsall
January 24, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
National Board Review Class circa May 1985
Bob Romero
January 24, 2008
My relationship with Herb dates back to May 1985 when I first met him. He was the instructor of my National Board Review class.Herb’s monotone voice and dry sense of humor (dry as a “popcorn fart” to quote one of his zingers) was something that took some getting used to at first, but it didn’t take long to realize that this man was dedicated to his job in a very balanced way that made working with him and for him both enjoyable and entertaining. I passed my National Board exam the first time around, largely because of the way Herb prepared me for it.
Since then I can’t recall a conversation that I had with Herb that didn’t make me laugh and at the same time resolved my issue promptly. Herb was also a great teacher. He had a unique gift of distilling complicated ideas down to the least common denominator. He made learning fun. This is a quality that I admired in him and will miss terribly! To Herb, “You have made my career at FM Global an enjoyable one! You will always be remembered in a very special way in my thoughts. FM Global has lost a tremendous human being and a great Engineer. God Speed my good friend.”
Maureen Labrie
January 24, 2008
Herb's family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will certainly miss his smiling face and great stories about all of you. I will also miss his great e-mail jokes.
God Bless Herb, see you on the other side!
Eric Nemes
January 24, 2008
My sympathy to the Staehr family for their loss. I am amazed at the friends that Herb had worldwide and have gone on Herb's Website, the Alvin Lee website and the TYA site. Herb was a quiet neighbor here at FM, but he had a great sense of humor. We'll miss you Herb. As a tribute to you, I am going to buy your book and buy some Alvin Lee and TYA CD's. We will also have a few buckets of beer at Lewis' in Norwood in your honor.
Connie Lenox-Bell
January 24, 2008
My kindest and deepest sympathy to Herb's family. He will truly be missed by those whose lives he touched with his patience, gentleness, kindness and wonderful sense of humor. He is but a thought away.
May God bring peace to your hearts.
Jan Jones
January 24, 2008
Dear Herb,
What can I say about a good friend whom I never even met? I've enjoyed our friendship and experiences re TYA these past few years and getting to know your love of travel, news of your mother, the weather on the east coast and other "mundane" items we spoke about. How precious those memories are.
You have so generously shared your time, knowledge and items from various concerts with me. I treasure them even more, as they provide a lasting memory of having known a sweet and generous man. Rest easy in God's arms, Herb and keep checking in on TYA's music and concerts from time to time. We will all feel your presence and remember your smiling face. Jan Jones
Kate Moore
January 24, 2008
Like a lot of TYA fans, I had never met Herb in person but had lots of email contact with him and he was exactly as so many other people have said - warm, friendly and generous with a huge sense of humour. A real gentleman who will be geatly missed. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Jean-Pierre DEVILLARD
January 24, 2008
Je ne connaissais pas Herb personnellement mais seulement au travers de son travail concernant Alvin Lee & Ten Years After. Il était devenu une légende. C'est une perte inestimable.
Mes très sincères condoléances à sa famille.
Robert Hohensee
January 24, 2008
Unfortunatelly i never had the chance to meet Herb but i share his enthusiasm for Ten Years After.
Rob
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