Charles Thomas Hvass Sr.
Charles Thomas Hvass Sr.
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May 31, 2012
To Hvass Family
My sympathy and condolances. I was a lawyer often on the other side.. Charlie had my rrespect and admiration
Mark sullivan
May 30, 2012
Kathy, Losing a parent is never easy but I hope that the love you had for him and he for you, along with all the memories you have of your Dad will comfort you as you remember him. Barb Luskin
May 29, 2012
Dear family,
Charlie and Gerry were dear friends of my parents
Stan and Connie Siegel. In the early days they took so many trips together. My mother Connie was in the car accident with Gerry when she died. After that, Diane came one summer to stay with us in Aberdeen, South Dakota. I remember her as strong and gracious and very kind. Charlie was such a character and my dad loved to tell stories about him. They shared so many experience and laughs.They had so much fun together. After my Dad got ill, Charlie was always in touch with him and did many kind things for him. He was a very loyal friend. I feel very sad about Charlie's passing. It feels like the end of an era.
(Diane, I would very much appreciate it if you would get in touch with me.)
with love and respect for your wonderful father and grandfather,
Mary Sue Siegel
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
May 29, 2012
Charlie was president of the Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) from 1980 to 1982. He was a get-things-done type of guy. His contributions to the MGA were many and added to the record growth of the association during the 1980s. He was also a director of the Western Golf Association and worked hard to raise funds for the Evans Scholars Caddie Scholarship program. He taught me to be a leader by his actions and his devote Christian life which was dedicated to helping others. You didn't have breakfast, lunch or dinner with Charlie without saying a blessing before the meal. I'm proud to call him friend and will greatly miss his energy and wisdom.
Warren Rebholz, Retired Director, Minnesota Golf Association
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Jeff Hagen
May 29, 2012
I grieve with you for your loss of one of the most gracious human beings I have ever met, Charlie Hvass.
I can assure you with the deepest conviction that he is in the presence of God through his faith in Jesus Christ!
May that Spirit comfort your family in this time of mourning.
Phil Pfaffly
May 29, 2012
Charlie and Jeanne, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great lawyer and a great man.
Arthur Weisberg
May 29, 2012
Dear Family,
I was terribly saddened to learn of Charley's passing. We were good friends for many years, even before the Westchester Circle years. What wonderful years those were.
Charley is the only person I know who got disgusted with a swimming pool -- filled it with dirt and sodded it over. We shared many good laughs as neighbors.
Charley often observed that it took two cars on Sunday morning to transport the entire Hvass family to Father Hayes' service at Good Shepherd.
Charley was responsible for our membership at Golden Valley Golf Club and the International Society of Barristers.
We will always remember Charley as a good friend, great lawyer and fine neighbor. I and my family wish you all well and with good memories.
Glenn Martin
May 29, 2012
On behalf of the Minnesota Fellowship of Christian Athletes - its many staff members, board members and volunteers over the years - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We are very grateful for Charlie's commitment and service to FCA. Pleae accept our gratitude and deepest condolances. We will pray for you now and in the difficult days ahead.
-Glenn Martin
Minnesota FCA State Director
Stuart Goldenberg
May 29, 2012
Dear Hvass Family,
When I was in law school 28 years ago, Charley was a volunteer Moot Court Judge. Following the oral argument, he sat me down and talked with me for about a half hour about trial law and told me he thought I had the potential and passion to be a great trial lawyer. I almost couldn't believe a lawyer of his stature would take the time to meet with me. He really inspired me to go into injury trial law and I continue to do so today.
Gina Axelsen
May 29, 2012
Jeanne and family -- I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gina Axelsen (former RB)
Freddie Weisberg
May 27, 2012
Dear Hvass Family~
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a terrific guy. I have many fond memories of him, and each of you, from Westchester Circle days. I'll be thinking about you in the days ahead.
Bonnie Jones
May 24, 2012
David. I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian & Kathryn Turner
May 24, 2012
On Behalf of My Wife Kathryn And Myself, Please Accept Our Deepest Condolences On The Hvass/ Bunde Families Loss Of Charlie.
Charlie Was A One Of A Kind Man, He Deeply Cared For Everyone He Met In His Life.
May Our Heavenly Father Relieve You Of Your Grief At This Difficult Time In All Of Your Lives And Fill You With Solemn Pride Of How Truly Great Charlie Was And The Blessed Life He Led.
He Now Slumbers In The Arms Of A Truly Loving God And Has Awoken In A World None Of Us Could Possibly Ever Begin To Understand.
Andy Weisberg
May 23, 2012
Perhaps you all remember me from the band, Bitter Lemon. We were pretty famous... In 7th Grade. I wrote a song called, "Mr. Hvass", because I really wanted to kiss Jeannie. Jeff didn't care. And Gary just wanted to talk about stuff.
I was a little afraid of Mr. Hvass because he was such a commanding presence. But he was generous, and direct, and he was one of the best Dads on the block. I think of all you guys more than you know. And now my thoughts are with all of you again. My sincere condolences, and I hope you are all well.
Andy Weisberg
May 23, 2012
My sympathies to the family, a great loss. He was instrumental in getting me started as a forensic traffic engineer. I loved meetings in his office, where we frequently worked on golf swings. I will always remember being admonished before a trial "and for Pete's sake, remember your hearing aids !"
Jack Anderson
Oceanside, CA
Lud Gartner
May 23, 2012
I was the "Red Baron;" he was the "Grande Charles;" Never was I prouder of our profession than when he was on the other side of the table.
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