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Jim Yee
September 1, 2023
Sharon,
My name is Jim Yee and David and I were best of friends at Maryland Ave. Grade School.
I am so sorry I never made it to David´s funeral because I found out after the fact years later.
I tried at that time when I heard of David´s passing, to locate you to say I´m sorry to hear about David´s passing.
Today is September 01,2013 and I finally saw David´s obituary through another Riverside friend who posted David´s obituary on our Riverside FB page . We just celebrated our 50th HS Reunion 2 weeks ago and some of the students tried to put a list together of our fellow students who passed away.
I just saw David´s obituary and I am finally getting a chance to pay my condolences and respect to you and you Daughters after all these years. In a way, this is finally giving me closer with respect to my dear childhood friend.
Take care!
Jim
George Masiuk
January 5, 2013
Sharon,
Please accept my condolences. David and I spent the summer of 1977 together at the Wright-Ingraham Institute for Environmental Studies in Colorado.
December 19, 2012
Dear Sharon and family,
The sad news about David reached us only recently and brought with it many memories. Grieving, yet remembering the light in David's eyes, his smile and kindness, as he shared his curiousity and vitality with others.
We were privileged to meet David and his family back in 1968, when our parents, Uriel and Pnina Yisraeli, were the first 'Shlichim' to Milwaukee. We remember the Lerman's home, the warmth and joy, alongside the interesting and stimulating conversations. Years later,it was so meaningful for our parents and us to meet David, and you, Sharon - here, in Israel. We were touched by the way you expressed your thoughts and perceptions with such care and respect to the human complexity of all the people living on this land.
David's light will continue to shine in our hearts.
Our deepest condolences,
Carmel, Eynat and Yael
November 17, 2012
I just found out about David. He was in my Meso group on line with ACOR. We e-mailed often and shared alternative ideas. I have lived 16 years with Meso. It saddens me every time I hear this sad news. Jill Vaughn
"Another songbird falls silent on Earth, and in the heavens another star
blinks
into existence in the evening skies to help light the way for the rest of
us."
John N. Topetzes
November 13, 2012
Dear Sharon and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the passing of David. Although I only saw David a few times in recent years, I have many fond memories of growing up with David on the eastside. I will always remember David as one of my closets friends in the neighborhood. I always thought of him as a teacher, someone I always leaned from.
I am so sorry his life ended too soon, there is alot more the world could have learned from David.
May he rest in peace and may God bless you and your family.
Roger Dobrick
November 8, 2012
I knew David in my capacity as former station manager of WYMS radio, where he hosted the weekly "Jewish Cultural Hour" every Sunday. He will be missed for his commitment to justice and his talent for sharing the rich Jewish cultural experience with listeners throughout the Milwaukee area. My sympathies to his family.
George F. Sanders
November 6, 2012
I never met David, yet knew his father very well. It appears that the son quite well followed in his father's footstep, regarding justice, equal rights and respect for others.
Yet, much as changed in our environments and success if difficult, yet I understand David tried very hard to mame restorative justice a lasting symbol for us all.
He's doing good somewhere.
November 5, 2012
Sharon, So sorry to hear the news of David's death. My Prayers are with you and your family as you deal with the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and man!
dominique Johnson
November 2, 2012
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DAVID... HAVING A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MY HOME
Dominique Johnson
November 2, 2012
I am sort for your lost. He was a great man. I was apart of one of his community circles at Vincent high-school my Junior and Senior year. It was such a pleasure working with a great man like Mr.Lerman. He will truly be missed and remembered always
Lisa Summerfield
October 29, 2012
Dear Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters. David will be missed dearly, and lovingly remembered for all the good that he has done in the world. Your family has been a blessing in my life.
Andrea Topetzes Mann
October 24, 2012
Dear Lerman Family--I was both surprised and saddened to read about your loss. I knew David and the entire family when they lived on Summit Avenue. David and my brother, John, shared a love for baseball, baseball cards, and riding their bikes throughout the neighborhood. I'm so glad we reconnected at John's 50th. birthday party and had the opportunity to meet Sharon. They were both so warm and kind. I have fond memories of the entire family. May his memory be eternal.
Ellen Sorrin
October 24, 2012
Our family moved to Milwaukee in 1963 and the Lermans were our first and lasting friends. Liz and I were in the same class in school. We shared many wonderful and some sad times together. I babysat for David often and spent countless hours with him and his baseball cards, learning players, batting averages and ERAs; and competing against each other in Wide Wide World, which is where I'm sure we both learned geography. I know what a special man he grew up to be, but I will always have sweet memories of him as a young boy - curious, eager and loving. I send the entire Lerman family my love, Ellen
Ronald Langford
October 24, 2012
My deepest condolences to you all. David was a man of superb human character. His sense of purpose and justice brought a touch of compassion and human understanding in the midst of all too often judicial insensitivity. Your loss will be felt by all who knew him.
Clarissa Charleston
October 23, 2012
To the Lerman family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with David for many years and we became friends. He and Rachel came to visit me after I came home from having my third child. I will miss him very much.
Janet Protasiewicz
October 23, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Lerman family. Dave and I worked together for many years but it was his Restorative Justice Program that I most respected. In a case that I thought would never end with the parties being brought together, David did just that. We met with the victim at a co-op. It was Dave's idea. Let's make him comfortable. And we went from there with resounding success. He will be so missed in this office. Janet Protasiewicz
Bill Bushman
October 22, 2012
I was a Deputy Sheriff for 25 years and worked with David a few times. He was a great person and a good DA. I believe I even investigated a minor car accident on I 43 he was involved in. David was gracious and we even joked about it a few times...
Erica Elia
October 22, 2012
Dear Lerman family,
I was one of David's first interns with the Community Conferencing program through the law school, and what I learned from him will be with me always. He inspired a passion in me that became contagious, and I couldn't help but talk about it to anyone who would listen. I am so very grateful to have known him, as it is so rare to be in the company of someone as pure of heart as David. I hurt for your loss, and I hope that you can find comfort in all of our messages of deep respect for your husband and father.
October 22, 2012
Sharon, Perry and I just learned of your great loss tonight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow. David will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Barbara Leigh
October 22, 2012
Dear Sharon and family,
My most recent memory of David was at a demonstration, when I was having a tough time keeping up with the crowd in my wheelchair--and David noticed, and not only helped push, but made the journey a fun inclusive and joyous adventure--singing and chanting all the way. He truly lived his message of peace in so many ways. I only wish I could have known him better--longer. Blessings be with you.
Jeremiah Riemer
October 22, 2012
My brothers Seth and David Riemer and my mother Ruby Riemer talked often about David's wonderful life, his passion for justice, and his courage facing illness. I am sorry I did not know him better at Riverside. Seth recently told me how moved he was to daven with David on the Lake Michigan shore during a recent visit. To the Lerman family: Ha-makom yenakhem etkhem b'tokh sh'ar a'vaylay Tzion v'Y'rushalayim.
Alice Keane
October 22, 2012
David's life and work were gifts to heal this world...
October 22, 2012
Dear Lerman Family,
I was so sorry and shocked to hear about David's passing. I am glad I had the chance to know him way back when we were forming the garin to Har Halutz, when we were neighbors in Karmiel, starting our families of 3 girls each... and beyond. He was such a brilliant, warm and insightful man who influenced so many. I am blessed to have known him.
Love, Marilyn Glazier
Mark Neubauer
October 21, 2012
Dear Sharon:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. While I only had the honor of meeting David several times when I visited Jim in Milwaukee, I know how much everyone valued him. Our sympathies to you and your family on your loss.
Your cousin, Mark Neubauer
Natanya Blanck
October 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to Sharon, Rachel, Nomi, Ilana and the whole family. I was so sad to hear the news... David's life was a blessing for so many people.
October 21, 2012
Lerman Family -
Your husband and father was a member of that very elite club - a good man.
Rebecca D. Boyle (attorney)
October 21, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss.
Chris, Kay and Eitan Babcock
Z Cistrunk-Walker
October 21, 2012
To the Lerman Family, Peace be with you. I had the opportunity to work with David when he first came to MPS with The Restorative Justice Program. David has touched so many lives and provided opportunities for success through challenges that would not have been available without his passion for second chances.
I am eternaly grateful for his insight, his wisdom and his love for humanity. Thank you, for sharing David with the students and the staff of MPS.
Nina Shutkin Winer
October 21, 2012
To Sharon and the Lerman family,
What a terrible loss. David was so very special and was taken much too soon. What a remarkable legacy he has left. While I haven't been in touch for many years, I still have vivid memories of our times together in Hebrew School. I heard about David's passing from my Milwaukee family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Susan Ellman
October 21, 2012
Sharon, Rachel, Nomi, Ilana, David's was a life well lived, and he enriched the lives of all of us who knew him. May his memory be for a blessing, and may you find comfort along with all who grieve.
Ann Coppel
October 21, 2012
Dear Lerman Family,
I was so saddened to hear the news of David's passing. I remember his beautiful smile and sweet, gentle soul and the special friendship we had so many years ago. I send you all blessings of healing.
Ann Coppel
Marcia Caton Campbell
October 21, 2012
It was my privilege to have worked with David for the past several years on Growing Power's board of directors. My deepest condolences to his family.
Kristi Cole
October 21, 2012
Thank you, David. Thank you. Your life's passion of peace and love will continue on in so many. You brought a great deal to the community through your restorative justice practices...you have changed lives of many. Your kindness, passion, advocacy and love has been an incredible gift. I know you will contine to live on through all of the people you have touched. May God wrap his arms around your family and friends right now. You will be dearly missed.
Sheila Holloway
October 21, 2012
David enriched my life in so many ways. Such a kind and loving person
My prayers and heart go out to the Lerman family
Arlene and Howard Minkoff
October 21, 2012
Howard and I so very sorry to hear of David's passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you Sharon and your daughters.
We weren't fortunate enough to meet all of you but we are fellow Shir Hadashniks.
With much love, Arlene Minkoff
October 21, 2012
David was one of the rarest, most beautiful souls I have ever had the privilege to know. This is such a profound loss for our entire city and far beyond. Sharon and the girls would not believe how many people's lives he touched and improved, and I don't believe there's a finer human being alive. How blessed we all were to have had him among us for this too brief time.
Janine Geske
October 21, 2012
I am so saddened to learn of David's death. He was man committed to justice in the community through peacemaking and restorative processes. David also reminded all of us to keep our priorities straight....our faith, our families, and our work to make this world a better place. We will all miss his presence, his encouragement and his love of all people. However, as we always say in restorative justice discussions, his work will continue to ripple goodness and grace for others.
Jennifer Koss
October 21, 2012
I met David when he came to our school to train us in restorative justice practices. All the times he worked with us not only changed my teaching philosophy, it changed my outlook on life.
To this day I still use everything he taught us in my classroom. My students love doing restorative justice circles and they even set them up if they feel there is a problem in the classroom. None of this would have been possible without him.
October 21, 2012
Dear Sharon and family, my deepest condolences on the death of David. He was a lover of people and life and it was obvious to everyone. May that love guide you and keep you together through this hard time and always. Larraine McNamara-McGraw
October 21, 2012
Dear Sharon and family, my deepest condolences on the death of David. He was a lover of people and life and it was obvious to everyone. May that love guide you and keep you together through this hard time. Larraine McNamara-McGraw
Miya Keren
October 21, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about this great loss. I met David a few times, and mostly heard about him over the years from his daughter, Ilana. He and his family are incredibly special, and I know his wife and daughters will keep his memory a blessing.
Sheina Lerman
October 21, 2012
Sheina Lerman
10/19/2012
David with the beautiful curls and beaming smile. My wonderful youngest cousin who accomplished so much and really lived his life with passion and compassion and love and joy. With the support of family and friends, he endured a terrible illness and found much good in his life, in spite of the unfair cards he'd been dealt. Gone way too soon. Already missed. Always loved. Love, your Canadian cousin Sheina Lerman
Ruth Weill
October 21, 2012
Thank you David for your work to better community, may many follow down the path you have begun.
Family....may the memories bring you smiles. he was a good man.
October 21, 2012
I have come to know David only through my daughter's connection to David and his family through his daughter, Nomi. I grieve for never having the opportunity to meet this remarkable human being. How blessed you all are to have had this man as husband, father, friend and mentor. May you find comfort in each other and in the many, many wonderful memories of your life lived together. With love, Sheryl
Robert D'Arruda
October 20, 2012
David was a great man. I always looked forward to working with him on all the cases we had together. He was an intelligent, thoughtful man. I always respected his points of view. He will be missed.
October 20, 2012
I never met David but after reading about him, I wish he had been a close friend.
Condolences to his family and friends,
Laurence Katz
Oak Creek
Mark Miller
October 20, 2012
David and I went to Sunday school together at the old Temple Emanuel and he was great to be around. Was able to see him a few times after that before moving to Texas. My symphathies to Sharon and the rest of the family.
John McCutcheon
October 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. our deepest condolences. David will be sorely missed.
October 20, 2012
David was a kindred spirit of mine in law school. I am in awe of all he has done since then. He was a truly beautiful man and committed to his core to social justice. The world has lost a truly great man.
Debbie Katz
Julia Driscoll
October 20, 2012
David was incredibly kind to me when I was a new prosecutor in the DA's office. He was exceptionally generous, made a positive impact on many lives, and will be greatly missed.
Evelyn Ang
October 20, 2012
Thank God for your Life David, I am so grateful for your journey here. Prayers going to Sharon and family! Love, love, love!
Al Tomson
October 20, 2012
My sympathy to Sharon and the family. I will miss his smiling face in the neighborhood. He will be missed my many.
Joan Janus
October 20, 2012
Sharon and family, Letting go of a loved one is so hard. Sending my sympathy and support.
Barbara and Melvin Altman
October 20, 2012
In memory of David who loved life, his family, music, dance and everything Jewish. You will always be with us.
Kelly O'Keefe-Boettcher
October 19, 2012
My heart will always be that much fuller and that much stronger for having known David Lerman. Sharon and Rachel my thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 19, 2012
Always someone who led by example, and who knew what was really important, and that even the really important things need to be bathed in laughter sometimes. David, your mark will be upon us.
Lis & Gary Shapiro
October 19, 2012
To all who will surely miss one of the most kind and generous souls, lets quadruple our efforts to mirror his acts and bring goodness to all! May his memory continue to be a blessing for all.
Tegan Dowing
October 19, 2012
Dear Sharon and all: I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I know how very much you all loved each other, and that in the years ahead that love will bring comfort.
Mary Barrett
October 19, 2012
Dear Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful man who contributed a great deal to the Milwaukee community. I know that David's spirit will live on in your hearts as well as in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched. Love and Peace to you and your family.
Bill Kissinger
October 19, 2012
A dear childhood friend has passed. As a pre-teen new to city lif, I learned all about the world of ideas in the Lerman household. My condolences to Sharon and David's many other loved ones.
October 19, 2012
Dear Sharon and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. We all met with Amy Stein the day we heard the speaker. I was so sorry to hear David had passed. Janet Krasny
Dawn & Keith Dunkelberger
October 19, 2012
Keith and I were greatly saddened to hear of David's passing. He was one of the good guys, one of the kindest and gentlest people with the best smile ever.
Cathleen Pollock
October 19, 2012
I think of David as the Rock thrown into the pond, rippling his peaceful impact upon so many lives that didn't even know him personally...
Jane Audette
October 19, 2012
Dear Lerman Family,
I was blessed to have attended several trainings with David on Restorative Justice in MPS. He had such a way of making every person feel valued and welcomed. He touched so many lives, and taught so may who will continue his legacy. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Malynda Walker
October 19, 2012
I 1st met David as he was introducing Restorative Justice into the schools. I feel he is still restoring something (smile). He was a good person. My sympathy to his family.
Malynda Walker
Sister Justine Peter
October 19, 2012
Dear Sharon and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your wonderful husband and father. Although my work with David in Restorative Justice was limited, my knowing David was a blessing that I will never be able to repay. David was so self-giving in his passion for justice, delivered in a humane and compassionate way. He was truly a role-model to so many persons in public office--the epitome of integrity in every way.
I pray for your consolation in this painful time, and know you will find strength in the beautiful memories David leaves with you.
Peace--and in his own words--be well!
Sister Justine Peter, OSF
Randi Gamliel
October 19, 2012
Sharon, we were saddened to hear of David's passing. I remember meeting you riding bikes on the Milw. river parkway once when I was visiting, and I thought to myself, how wonderful,he must be feeling better. Now, all I can think is, what strength! I wish for you and our daughters strength and hope. love, Randi
October 19, 2012
So deeply sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. He brought such good things to us here in Milwaukee. My condolences to his family. Linda Zinke
Grieving together
Pat LaCocque
October 19, 2012
Dear Sharon and family, I am so sorry for David's passing. What a huge loss for us all. David was bigger than life itself and I will also remember and carry with me all the love he gave. My life changed for the better while doing Restorative Justice work with David over the past 6 years at MPS. It's hard to imagine this world without him. I wish I could be there Sunday but please know that my heart and spirit are.
Thomas Lifvendahl
October 19, 2012
David was a caring man with a unique, incisive mind. I was honored to have met and known him. If there is a heaven, David is working at restoring it. God Bless
Dr. Tom Lifvendahl
Jim Arnold
October 19, 2012
We lived across the street from the Lermans on Summit Avenue during the latter part of the 1960s. I remember curly-haired David as thoughtful, generous, very smart and kind. My sincere condolences to his family.
Todd Farris
October 19, 2012
So sorry to hear about David. One of my best childhood friends and just a nice, gentle man.
Carolyn Williams-Espinoza
October 19, 2012
Healing is the Children's bread and David has surely received
Celia Jackson
October 19, 2012
Sharon and family, David will always be remembered for his gentleness and love for peace and justice. He has taught many of us the ways of being engaged with one another in a way that embraces humility. He will be missed.
With many blessings, Celia Jackson
Neil Moss
October 19, 2012
Sharon-
I was so sorry to hear that Dave has passed. He did so much good while he was here and planted seeds that have already flourished and will continue for a long time to come. My sincerest condolences to you and the girls. Dave's passage leaves our world a little less bright.
Maria Scalone
October 19, 2012
Thank you David for teach me, for let me share your spirt, your passion and envision of restorative justice, peace for human beings. You gave me the opportunity to help others and help myself during my Milwaukee five years stay. I pray for your soul and your family consolation. Maria (from Argentina)
Rev. Alan Newton
October 19, 2012
David is a deeply beloved friend who inspired me and drew me into the Restorative Justice community first in Milwaukee and now in Monroe County (Rochester) NY. My heart goes out to all of you in his family and to his many colleagues and friends.
Rev. Alan Newton, Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rochester Genesee Region
Paul Malecki
October 19, 2012
I will always use the teachings David shared; always appreciate his friendship; and, rejoice in the Hope and Love he increased.
I send Peace to family & friends.
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