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ELKE HEIDEMANN Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for ELKE HEIDEMANN
6 Entries
Lynn Chasty
February 1, 2026
I am very sad to read, just now, of Frau Heidemann's passing. She was my German teacher for two years at OTHS in the 1970s. I would have loved to tell her that I did, in fact, make it to Germany and celebrated my 34th birthday there. The German phrases that I remembered from her classes came in very handy. She was a lovely person, and I can still remember some of the German words from the song O Tannenbaum that she played near Christmas time one year. It is really cool to think of Frau Heidemann riding a motorcycle. She had a wonderful life! My belated condolences to her family. R.I.P., Frau Heidemann.
Sidney (Pamela) Coles
December 29, 2025
Elke was one of my favourite teachers at OTHS. I spent many breaks talking with her in the Modern languages office. She was kind, fair, exacting. She had the most fabulous dresses and her smile was infectious. I am so grateful she was part of my life as a young person and I am so sorry to have missed her celebration of life. I have only learned about her dear life partner now and as someone who came out not too long after I graduated, I wonder if she perhaps saw me for me. I am reading of her passing too late but I hope the family will still see this note. She meant so much to me.
Anne-Marie Medensky
May 16, 2025
I had Frau Heidemann as a German teacher at OT in the 70's and she instilled in me a love of languages. To this day I still remember the tricks she taught me about the German language. What a wonderful career she had. Please accept my condolences.
Kathy Kennedy (Philpott)
May 14, 2025
Elke was a Wonderful Teacher that I remember Well She taught me French which was great when I went on a date Her friendly personality was the best of all Elke didn´t spend much time at the Mall
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Bert Mason / Carmen Mason Lot 69 LCL
May 2, 2025
I did not know Elke, I did know her parents from Loon Call and did some work for Werner and Gerda. Lots of good memories from the cottage and times past. Corn roasts, regattas. Werner and Gerda part of the crowd that made good times and memories. We all helped each other through the growth. Good memories, good people and I'm sure that Elke was a good soul. RIP.
heidy peragine
March 29, 2025
Dear Elke was my boss, my best friend, my mother, my mentor and my inspiration. May she rest in peace. Elke was the most intelligent, brightest, wisest, cultured, interesting, loving, loyal, generous person I had the blessing of knowing for 40 years. She hired me at OTHS without meeting me. Who would have thought that a phone interview would lead to a lifelong friendship! Elke was dedicated to Elsa and her children and grandchildren, nature, beauty, her friends and work. She was my inspiration for my 40 year career as a teacher led by her progressive avant-guard strategies and techniques as a teacher and leader. She led with few words though with diligent guidance and example. Elke was an intellectual visionary whom I miss yet treasure every day. She was the only individual I had the pleasure of knowing whom I would consider as potential president or world leader for peace and justice.
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