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February 23, 2011
Dear Inge,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family on Henry's death. He was able to translate old German letters for me, which were important to my research into Hitler Youth and evil. Those letters and his book became an inspiration for me in my writing about that evil, and the impact on one's family. I'm sorry he won't be able to see the result and hear me thank him once more.
Sincerely,
Rev. Kristin D. Anderson
February 21, 2011
We are deeply saddened at the news of Henry's death, yet aware we are far richer for having known him the time that was allowed us. God's blessings to the Oertelt family, and thank you for sharing him with us.
Pastor Dale Busse, Sioux Falls, SD
JoAnna Swantek
February 5, 2011
Henry was a beloved man who I had the honor of meeting several times in my life. Meeting him and hearing his story changed my life in so many ways. He was a remarkable man and will be missed but his memory will always be with me.
Judy Bartel
February 3, 2011
Dear Oertelt Family,
I only today found out about Henry's death. Henry changed the lives of so many of my students over many years. He has been my inspiration to teach young people about the dangers of hate and that instead of hating each other, they should hate hate. I will miss you my dear friend. Rest assured that your story and message will live on.
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February 3, 2011
Peace to the family and friends of
Henry A. Oertelt.
Robert Burmeister
February 3, 2011
Dear Family Please forgive my delay in expressing our deepest sympathies, love and affection for Henry. He was a true
example of the possibility of the human spirit to triumph over tragedy. We shall treasure his testimony.
Rev Robert Burmeister
North Heights Lutheran Church
Glen Gustafson
February 1, 2011
Inge and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Henry was my mentor at Prudential in the 1970's and had a big impact in my life. Later I was able to help him enjoy some fishing. Then I moved away. Many years later he spoke at Pillsbury where my wife worked and we reconnected. I admired his humor, his dedication to helping others and to his family. He will be missed by many.
Bea Kampf
January 30, 2011
Howie and I are so sorry for your loss. Not only Your family but The World loses an important advocate for kindness and peace arising from the strength of first person memories of the Holocaust.
Howie and Bea Kampf
Robb and Theresa Egan
January 30, 2011
Dave and Shari - so sorry to hear about your father. He was a remarkable person and we enjoyed visiting him and your mom throughout the years. Our thoughts are with you.
Bower Yousse
January 29, 2011
So sorry to hear Mr. Oertelt has passed. I never met him, but felt I knew him after reading his book, which a friend gave me to read a few days before the Super Bowl, 2010. I thought I would read a chapter before the game; yet, so moving was the narrative of Henry's survival and eventual arrival in America, I could not put the book down. I will never forget spending that afternoon "with" Henry.
Susan Armstrong
January 28, 2011
I was fortunate to meet Henry when he agreed to speak to my history class at Central High School about his Holocaust experiences. He returned several times, and my students were always moved by his wisdom, compassion and surprising lack of hate.
The world is truly a better place because we were graced with his presence. I feel so fortunate that I got to meet him. He will be truly missed.
Janet Hanon
January 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. I will miss seeing him here at Sandy & Friends when he would bring Inge in for her appointments. What a remarkable man who I am sure will be sorely missed. God Bless!
Janet Hanon
Sandy & Friends
January 28, 2011
The Just are in the memory of G-d!He will be missed.
Robbi Anderson
LK
January 28, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Oerltelt. The family has my sympathy.
January 28, 2011
Dear Paul, Colleen and Chance,
I am very sorry for the loss of your wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather, Thank you for sharing his book with me. Thinking of you all,
Collette Miller
January 28, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I was fortunate enough to hear him speak at the U in 2001. What a remarkable story; what an extraordinary man. Peace be with the family of Mr. Oertelt.
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