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THOMAS W BURTCH
October 24, 2024
Who can forget when Dr lyce would sing his song every Little Bird seems to whisper Louise or something like that . We would beg him to sing it sometimes. Sue I played your father in flower drum song. I think our greatest challenge your father taught us so magnificently was singet dem her ein neus lied by distler. We know it by memory of course and we would sing it spontaneously without a director sometimes at
c h o r a l conventions. People were astounded . Tom Burtch 64
Mary Janssen LeRoy
January 21, 2023
Still think of him very often....especially if I hear a song that brings back wonderful memories of the days of OHS and choir. He was my favorite teacher!
Tom Nevers
March 20, 2015
My condolences. Fred & Dorothy were very good friends with my parents, John & Eileen. John passed away in 2009, & Eileen is still doing well at Gabriel's Villa in Oshkosh. I had the privilege of playing golf with Fred & my dad when they were both close to 90 y.o. and still swinging the clubs.
March 10, 2015
My condolences. I just found out about your father's death. He was joined by Homer Fratt on February 7th and I'm sure they are singing with the angels!
Pat Fratt Daniels
February 10, 2015
Fritz and Sue
" And we shall remember the Happy Times together" We had many!!!
All the McCain's
Sandy Warner Bevels
February 3, 2015
I, too, share the sentiments of all of Mr. Leist's former choral students. While at Oshkosh North, memories were made during performances of "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Brigadoon". I played the piano and he called me "little one." As a teacher, I still borrow his line "first mistake I ever made." It was a privilege to be a part of the choir that sang "The Lord Bless You..." at his last concert before retirement.
Mark Schumerrth
February 2, 2015
Fritz and Sue,
Peace.
I had a special relationship with Fred. He and my dad were friends and colleagues from the time they taught together in Algoma. I spent time with them hunting and fishing and listened and learned when they talked. What a great way to grow up. I learned from the masters. Fred was a special mentor to me and I had the pleasure to have performed under his direction in several organizations. I also had the honor and privilege to be chosen by him to act as a judge for his scholarship competitions. What an honor to be chosen and trusted by the mentor. He will always be in my heart, my voice and my performances. The Lord bless you and keep him and you.
February 2, 2015
Mr. Leist signed my yearbook in 1977. "Still water run deep". Had more meaning that I ever knew at that time. R.I.P. Direct that choir with all your love.
Patty Thoma Nordhaus
February 1, 2015
As a choir member, dancer in the musical productions, and student director of 1964's "Music Man" my admiration of Dr. Leist is overwhelming. I learned so much from him and he gave me the intestinal fortitude to perform though out my adult life. He will always be the most inspirational person in my life.
Sue, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and I hope to attend his memorial gathering if it is for all of us who loved him.
Bob , Jeanne, Rob & Victoria Wadsworth
January 31, 2015
Wishing you and your family strength and peace. May happy memories carry you thru this difficult time.
Jim Gust
January 30, 2015
Sue, we are so sorry to read of the loss of your father. He was, and still is, a legend here in Oshkosh. Pam & Jim Gust
Sharon Gibson {Graf}
January 29, 2015
He was my most memorable teacher, and went way beyond in helping develop my musical talent. I was very privileged to have had him for a mentor.
January 29, 2015
A gentleman, a legend,an icon but most important of all a dear and most loyal friend.I shall cherish forever the numerous and quality times spent together!
The influence on others he projected and demonstrated has indeed reached across a vast variety of professions and endeavors.
Those of us who loved him look forward to his directing us again. As a salute, we will know to show up on time,prepared,and ready!We honor Mr Leist's memory each time we strive to raise and lift each other's hearts, especially with music!On behalf of your numerous students please save a place in the CHOIR for us all.Peace and love to Fred and the entire family!
Steve Verhoeven
January 29, 2015
He was a wonderful and gifted man. He played organ at St. Mary's and my sisters sang.
Ric Wolff
Roni Stopinski Loos
January 29, 2015
This wonderful man impacted my life immensely in high school. It was he who saw potential in me and challenged me to shoot for the stars. He was truly a man of intelligence, ethics, and example. What a tremendous loss. I will mourn him with the same intensity I have mourned immediate family members. He was truly a great man with influence over many young lives.
Mary "Pokrandt" Hill
January 28, 2015
"The Lord bless you and keep you," what a beautiful version of the Benediction Acappella always ended their concerts with. Teachers come and go, students come and go. Amazing how you left your mark on so many students who learned to make and appreciate beautiful music from the operetta's like "King and I" to an opera "Amahl & the Night Visitors." Thanks for making a difference in the life of so many of us, for using your talent to enrich our lives.
Mary Ann Muraski Mapes
January 28, 2015
I also treasured my time in choir with Mr. Leist. He was the best!
January 28, 2015
I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF NAUGHTY MARIETTA AND SWEETHEARTS. CHOIR WAS EVERYTHING TO ME, A GREAT DIRECTOR AND A GREAT CHOIR! GOD BLESS YOU. YOUR HIGH SOPRANO, DORITA
January 28, 2015
As a colleague in the music department of the Oshkosh Public Schools, I had the greatest respect for Fred. He built a high school choral program that was admired throughout the midwest. Verna and I were fortunate to be friends of Dorothy and Fred.
Verna and Roger Lalk
January 27, 2015
He made me love music. Kathleen Micky Fallon, Denver, CO
Mary Janssen LeRoy
January 27, 2015
I, too, am one of the lucky ones to have been in Mr. Leist's choirs! It was the highlight of my high school years, without a doubt! He was a wonderful person, teacher and friend. I remember so well Mr.and Mrs. Leist entertaining the residents at Bethel Home on the occasion of my mother's 90th birthday. What a wonderful surprise that was. Sincerest sympathies to Fred and Sue and to all the family! "The Lord Bless You and Keep You", Mr. Leist!!
Eric Miller
January 27, 2015
What a great man. I was honored to be a part of his magnificent Acappella choir from '67 - '69. The Lord bless him and keep him.
jerry wilhelme
January 27, 2015
may the lord bless and keep you, till we meet again
January 27, 2015
one of the greatest choir directors and music mentors of all time, i am sure god will give you the job of directing his choir of angels. my sincere condolences to the family, from an old choir member circa 1950. jerry wilhelme
Susie Leaman-Ames
January 27, 2015
To a man I will always love and respect. Love you - Later
Susie Leaman-Ames
January 27, 2015
Here is a man who will live forever. He has touched so many hearts and lives through his true love and concern for his students and friends over the years. Mr. Leist,(I have always called him by his sir name he deserves the respect) was also a man who could get blood out of a turnip if he wanted. He always saw the goodness and potential in a person. Without him I probably would not have graduated from high school. Acapella Choir and Mr. Leist made high school very enjoyable for me. Thank you again - Love you-Later
Dave Malin
January 27, 2015
Thank you Mr. Leist for caring and sharing your love of music and life. You impacted my life - you made a difference.
You will be missed but always remembered!
(Class of 1969)
Karen Bowen
January 27, 2015
Mr.Leist gave Oshkosh a wonderful gift with his musical talents, especially his ability to bring out the best in his students. He will bring even more beautiful music from the angel choirs he will now direct!
Ron La Point
January 27, 2015
He was a very special person, one-of-a-kind. God bless.
Mitch Robertson
January 27, 2015
When I heard of Mr. Leist passing I had tears in my eyes but because of him, I had a smile when I remember all he taught me! Thank you for all you have done for my life, Mr. Leist!
George Bongert
January 27, 2015
My very deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family of Frederick Leist. Although I never was in the Oshkosh High School Choir or Band, I had friends who had their musical skills refined under his direction. I was a student at Oshkosh High School, and graduated from there in 1968. Mr. Leist was a very talented musician and director, and will be highly thought of and missed by his many students.
Teri Ellis
January 27, 2015
I met Mr. Leist through my mother (Leah Otto Ellis) who was one of his students in the 60's. Fred was a wonderfully kind (and very gifted) gentleman. He will be missed.
JUdi Mead
January 27, 2015
Happy Trails to you, Mr. Leist from a former Oshkosh High student. You were a fabulous teacher and a wonderful human being and highly respected by a lot of crazy kids! Your family can take joy in knowing you are now directing tremendous music "up there".
Ron Harrell
January 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this great man. Fred was a class act...I feel fortunate to have begun my teaching career when Fred was leading the choirs. What a role model for students and teachers alike! He was one of a kind.
January 26, 2015
Thank you Mr Leist far all your years of helping so many kids enjoy music. You are loved by so many Fond Regards, Eileen Schultz Lambert
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