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for Ervin Nowicki
Mary Elizabeth Gray
August 3, 2017
Mr. Nowicki was my favorite & most influential teacher at WFB H.S. I was in his class from 1964-1968 and was the WFB Art Club President. He taught me the scumbling painting technique + I submitted my work of art to two national art contests and as a result, won the top 1968 Wisconsin Gold Key Award from the National Scholastic Art & Writing Competition & was also given the State of Wisconsin Hallmark Award (1968). Mr. Nowicki told me I really put WFB H.S. on the map. He was a brilliant teacher and ignited a lifelong fire & passion within me for art. I am so grateful that I had the insight to take 4 years of Mr. Nowicki's classes. Thanks to the inspiring Mr. Nowicki, fine art has been my refuge ever since. I have lived in NYC for over 30 years and revel in the constant stream of art that flows through this cultured city. Thank you so much, Mr. Nowicki. If there is a heaven and if I make it there, I hope you will continue to give me art lessons for nothing would please me more than to learn from you for all eternity and absorb your quiet, kind, gracious and certain wisdom. Your most grateful student, Mary Elizabeth (Gaynon) Gray
Monica Geist
April 7, 2007
My condolences go out to all his family and friends. God Bless!
Ken & Jane Gass
March 28, 2007
We are sad to hear of Uncle Erv's passing away. Our hearts go out to you all ~ the many people he reached and the many who loved him. We stand with you in honoring a life lived well.
Christine McGrath
March 24, 2007
Julia,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father. His legacy will live on in your heart.
Judith Beverley Juergens
March 22, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of Mr.Nowicki's
death. I graduated in 1959 and had four years of art from him.He had a tremendous influence on me and as a result I became an art teacher. He will be missed.
Steve French
March 22, 2007
Your words of encouragement are with me daily, thank you.
Bill Landwehr
March 22, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Nowicki Family. Your lost loved one was my art teacher at Cumberland School in the 1950s. He never would have pegged me for an artist let alone the art teacher and art museum professional I eventually became. After graduating from Whitefish Bay High School I spent most of my professional life out of state. By chance I encountered Mr. Nowicki one day at the Milwaukee Airport some years ago. After several double takes we recognized one another and had a cordial conversation. Erv was a demanding, but caring, educator and a wonderful man who will be missed by all who had the good fortune to say they were a student of his.
Ron Glaessner
March 22, 2007
Fond memories of a wonderful teacher and leader. From one of your students and graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, class of 1959.
Andrew Nunnally
March 22, 2007
My condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the Nowicki family during this difficult time.
Joan Walsh
March 22, 2007
My condolences to the Nowicki family. Of course these last months have been hard but you've pulled together in a moving way and that will always be a comfort, to all of you.
Bebe Zien Abergel
March 22, 2007
Dear Claudia and family,
I was so sorry to learn of your fathers passing...he will be sorely missed. May G-d bless you and your family to be a source of comfort to one another during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Bebe
Jane Grodin Carlin
March 21, 2007
How sorry I am to hear of Mr. Nowicki's death. I have such fond memories of attending his art classes at Cumberland school in Whitefish Bay in the 1950s. Although my artistic skills were close to zero, he had unlimited patience with me (and dare I say others), and was so kind to all of us. He will be missed.
David Delahunt WFB '59
March 21, 2007
To the entire Nowicki Family I send my sympathy and good wishes. I had the extreme good fortune of having had him as a valued teacher and friend lo those many years ago at WFB High School (1955 - 1959). How well I remember the distinctive "little white patch" and the ever-present smile and good, gentle nature. He had an extraordinarily positive impact on many young lives - including mine. My regret is that we lost touch over the years and now . . . . .
laurel kuppin
March 20, 2007
To Claudia and Family, I'm so deeply sorry for the passing of your Father. It is such a very painful time for all of you. How proud you all must be of him as he is of you.
God Bless. Laurel
Martine Powers Tate
March 20, 2007
Dear Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Jodie Curro Heinrich
March 20, 2007
Claudia, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Rebecca (Sylvester) Kuehn
March 20, 2007
To Claudia and her family,
So sorry you had to say good by to someone you love.
Sincerely,
Peggy Mortier Leppien
March 20, 2007
Claudia and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May your sadness soon be replaced with warm, heartfelt memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anita Repins Gaudio
March 20, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Claudia and her entire family.
Debra Roberts
March 20, 2007
Deepest Sympathy to you Claudia & your family. I bet your Dad is very proud of you.
Suzy Buchbinder-Ettinger
March 19, 2007
The Whitefish Bay High School class of 1955 wishes to express their deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Ervin Nowicki. He was a wonderful person, a great role model and friend to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Christopher Priebe
March 18, 2007
Dorthy, I am so sorry that I will be out of the country 3/31. I will be writing you after my return. Mary and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have only the best memories of the times that I spent with you and Irv in my youth. Take care and all of my love to you, Mike, Julia, Joan and Claudia.
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