1943
2018
Sennert
ROBERT LEE SENNERT
July 17, 1943-August 4, 2018
Robert Lee Sennert, 75, son of late Cyril and Elsie nee Carter, was born in St. Louis, MO. He attended Southwest HS, Univ. of MO, CO and NM, earning a graduate degree in German, which he taught for 31 years at: Wasson, Widefield and Mesa Ridge High Schools. He spent 4 years in the USAF as General William Woodyard's aide at the USAF Academy. He entertained patrons at the Edelweiss Restaurant for 45 years. He played for hundreds of corporate and private events. He recorded 3 CD's of polkas and waltzes and was a member of the German and American Culture Society. He cherished his Cherokee heritage.He leaves his son, Stefan, and grandson, August; stepson, Danny Newton, sisters, Cyrilla Berving and Linda Clark of St. Louis; nieces, nephews, dear friend, Susi Edel Nosal. He is predeceased by his parents, brother, Kenneth Sennert and brother-in-law, Allen Berving. Memorial service with military honors will be held on Sat. Oct. 27, 11 am at VFW Post #4051, 430 E. Pikes Peak. Interment at the Pike Peak Veterans Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Herr Sennert German Scholarship Fund at the Memorial service.
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I still have vivid memories of backing Bob at the
Edelweiss, where we held forth after CCFLT meetings during the day. I learned a lot.
Dave Wood
Friend
October 15, 2022
I met Bob in '73, when I provided entertainment for a meeting of the Colo. Cong. of For. Lang. Teachers(ccflt), and shortly after would back him at the Edelweiss on several occasions. He attended a picking weekend at
Dillon Reservoir a few years later, and was well received by all the musicians.
May God bless his memory.
Dave Wood
Friend
October 15, 2021
Bob and I were longtime members of CCFLT(foreign language teachers). Most annual meetings were held at the Broadmoor, and in the evenings I would join him with my guitar at the Edelweiss. We had some good times, and sang in German, French, Spanish and English. I'll never forget him.
dave wood
Teacher
January 24, 2021
Thank you Her Sennert! You made my German class at Widefield High School (2001) so truly memorable! Her Sennert was so talented and LOVED teaching to us kids. He would grab his guitar, stand in front of the class and sing "Bub und spinne, bub und spinne gingen in den wald..." https://youtu.be/z8vNdw4_zx a song I would go home and sing to my Dutch mom who also speaks German. We still sing it to this day! It is a song about a Boy and Spider which I guess popular culture has changed it to a Pup and Spider. Of course Her Sennert's version was much more lively and fun like Polka style! Her Sennert you are an amazing man! Thanks for sharing your gift with us :)
Marco Clark
Student
December 15, 2019
Mr. Sennert was such a talent. We celebrated our special birthdays at the Edelweiss and we always asked Mr. Sennert to entertain us. He knew every song we requested. Even my Schwaebian songs he knew and sang & played for us. He is dearly missed. I hope you entertain and sing your songs where ever you are now. You are dearly missed here on earth.
P. Davis
October 29, 2018
I had the privilege of teaching next door to Robert for many years. He was a fount of German language and culture to our students....many, many of whom had German parents or who had lived in Germany. Herr Sennert's musical, cultural and language skills made him the perfect bridge of the old and new German community in Widefield. He will always be an unforgettable icon in the WHS and Springs community.
john cunningham
October 27, 2018
Herr Sennert was my German teacher at Widefield High School. I loved school, but I especially looked forward to my German class. Certainly we learned the language and the culture, but Herr Sennert also had a way of bonding with the students. I have a fond recollection of the 'rebel boy' in the class...Herr Sennert and 'rebel boy' would play Stairway to Heaven on their guitars at the end of class...almost daily...it sounded great. So to you, Herr Sennert, I know you had a stairway that lead you directly to heaven. Thank you for the lessons and the memories. Rest In Peace, sir...
Linda Martin
October 26, 2018
I am saddened to hear this news. As a military brat, I was born in Germany and always wanted to learn the language. Herr Sennert was my German teacher at Widefield High School back in the late 80's (Class of 1988). I had German all three years at WHS and that class was my favorite. I was also in the German Club. He was a kind, funny, compassionate teacher who truly cared for his students and had a passion for teaching and sharing the German culture. I have such fond memories of that time. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Denise Bardi-Bagley
October 23, 2018
Herr Sennert was my German Teacher. Very entertaining, I will never forget hearing about his experiences the two years I took German with him nor will I forget the field trips we took for German Club.
I will never forget Herr Sennert.
I'm sure he is playing his guitar in the sky.
Widefield High School C/O 95
Michael Macias
October 22, 2018
Herr Sennert,
Was a wonderful and funny man.he made learning fun and tried to envelope us in the culture. You will be missed.
Johanna Valderas
October 22, 2018
Herr Sennert was my German teacher at WHS and had him for for German Club also. I also worked with him at the Edelweiss Restaurant for a short time. He was such a nice man. I know he will be truly missed by many. RIP Herr Sennert.
Beate Stanley (Ogden)
October 22, 2018
he was my German teacher at WHS for 2 years. Great Teacher! RIP Herr Sennert
April Rizzotti
October 22, 2018
Wow! This great man will be missed here on earth. He never knew what an impact his love for life (especially German Culture) had on me as a Sophmore at Widefield HS. I always looked forward to his class. RIP Mr Sennert you are loved and will be greatly missed.
Terisa (Moffitt) Carpenter
October 21, 2018
Herr Sennert was my German teacher and ran the German club back in the late 70's! Having a German mom, it just felt natural in his class. He was amazing, and truly will be missed. RIP, and may the edelweiss surround you!
Patricia Gerstung
October 21, 2018
Was my German Teacher at WHS. Very funny and great teacher. Saw him many times at the Edelweiss. Will be missed. Very saddened by this news. Prayers to the family.
Marianne Gilson
October 21, 2018
Robert entertained us many times at the Edelweiss. I always got him to sing "Seeman" for us. Always a cheerful soul in his strolling troubadour guise.
Anthony Pawlicki
October 21, 2018
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