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David Enright
December 28, 2012
I had Marcy as a german teacher from 1982-1984. I really liked her. I was thinking about her today an decided to see if she was on facebook. I was going to message her and reintroduce myself. When my search brought me to her obituary in web results, it sent "OH NO !!" tingles thruout my entire body. I had searched for her before to say hi, but I always found nothing. I never knew she got married so to me she will always be Fräulein Zachmeier.
Dr. Andrea Mehrlaender
December 18, 2012
Dear Robert, Katrina, Christiana and Victoria:
On behalf of the entire staff at Checkpoint Charlie Foundation in Berlin, Germany, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences!!! To us, Marcy represented whatever "Germanness" there was in the state of Minnesota - she was so dedicated, so visionary, so committed, so hard-working....and always up-beat, willing to try new ways, eager to be top-notch as well. She was fun to work with, because she was serious about her work, and highly competent! Marcy won the Friedrich Gerstaecker Travel Grant of Checkpoint Charlie Foundation in 2003 - and she came to Berlin a year later. Ever since, she has been a stronghold in the ever-changing world of school exchanges/language programs etc. Because of her, our STEP program brought many brilliant young German teachers to teach at TCGIS and keep a strong relationship with the "homeland". And it was her, making them feel AT HOME in Minnesota. Marcy, wherever you might be now, you will be sitting on a pink cloud - German style - way up, keeping an eye on all of us. And we certainly need you there as a Guardian Angel for the years to come. You will not be forgotten, neither in Berlin nor in the lives you've touched! Thank you for the honor and the privilege of your friendship. Du warst einmalig. In tiefer Trauer aus Berlin: Dr. Andrea Mehrländer, Ina Frost und Grit Orgis.
Jeremy Bergerson
December 10, 2012
Marcy was the kind of teacher who only comes around once in a while. She was the person who introduced me to German and French, who enabled me to go to the University of Minnesota as a high school PSEO student, and someone who was a model teacher and advocate of students. Marcy was such an extraordinarily motivated and hard-working teacher who still inspires me to do my best.
Marcy was my favorite teacher in junior high and high school, she supported me all throughout my student years, and she was a wonderful, wonderful person. My thoughts go out to her family. She is sorely missed.
December 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Marcy's family. May the love of family and friends comfort you at this difficult time.
Ursula Lentz
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Terri Lovelace Dill
December 7, 2012
Rob and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time.
December 6, 2012
I remember Marcy's violet ear rings and necklace and her blue VW bug. She was a visionary who loved people and teaching and German. She was an extraordinary human being, brilliant, funny and warm. My sincere condolences to Tia, and Marcy's family. Pat McGurk
December 6, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear of Marcy's passing. She hired me to teach French at Lakeville High School almost 30 years ago. She was such a dedicated teacher. I always admired her endless energy and enthusiasm. with heartfelt sympathy--audrey leydon
December 6, 2012
I only knew Marcy professionally, but she was such a positive force and adored by everyone in the world language teaching profession. My thoughts and prayers remain with her family. She will be greatly missed by her whole community.
December 6, 2012
My heart goes out to Marcy's family during these trying times. We in the immersion education world will miss her. May her soul rest in perfect peace! Amen.
Dr. Fatima Lawson, Principal,
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School, Saint Paul, MN.
Wendy Coy
December 5, 2012
Rob and family -
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Monica Hoeppner
December 5, 2012
Rob & family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of Marcy help to comfort you in the days ahead.
December 5, 2012
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow - Holbrook/Barsch family from TCGIS
Wendy Larson
December 4, 2012
Marcy was an enthusiastic teacher of German. She taught both of my children at Lakeville High School. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mike, Terri and Aaron Howe
December 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marcy's family. I pray your memories will always keep her close.
Steve & Char Holmberg
December 4, 2012
We were very saddened to hear of Marcy's passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose... All that we love deeply becomes a part of us" ~ Helen Keller
Chris Dick
December 4, 2012
My thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Marcy was the best teacher I ever had and it is wonderful that her passion for teaching will live on at the TCGIS.
Peter Tobias
December 4, 2012
I am grateful for Marcy for helping to found the German immersion school (TCGIS).
December 4, 2012
Our prayers are with Marcy's family. May God wrap a blanket of love and support around you. Know that Marcy will never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. Ruhe in Frieden, Marcy.
Jana, Jim, Torben, Aidan and Saale Pearson
December 4, 2012
Tori and family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your loving mom. Only met her a few times but know that she had to be incredible to raise such a fantastic daughter. May wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time. Love, Tammy and John
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