Arthur Lester "Art" German

It seems as Art left the CYA, or California Youth Authority the department's famous Green Sheet seem to disappeared, and as people retired there was little to no information on what was happening in the CYA. Art really was the Green Sheet. He put much effort into it, insuring that CYA employees were cognizant of what promotional examinations were coming up, opportunities for transfers, and lots of information on the CYA projects such as the new CYA Gang Violence Reduction Project in East Los...

To Art's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that he brought joy right up to the end. I didn't know Art well, but he was a good friend to my dad at Sunrise. I usually found them sitting together. Dad introduced him as his best friend, even after he could not remember Art's name. Art was warm and friendly with my kids, which always added joy to our day. I remember Art humming and singing to himself in the hallways whenever we visited; he got a kick out of it when I joined in. Dad...

I am writing as the Secretary of the Renaissance Society of Sacramento to bring the condolances of our members to Arthur German's family at this time of loss. Before he moved to Walnut Creek and while living in Sacramento, he was an active member of the Society. Our members appreciated his keen mind and willingness to particpate. We hope your memories will br9ng your family comfort during this time of transition. With Sympathy, Robert Bernrfdrtti

I want to say that My experience with Art was as neighbors. He was always concerned about my granddaughter and even wrote her name at the end of my driveway. he was a wonderful friend and I will miss him My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Art has gone to the ages,but he will be remembered for his cordial interactions with everyone who knew him.

Art was the CYA Green Sheet. We loved his style. He gave us great coverage in our battle against gang related homicides in the unincorporated area of East Los Angeles or Maravilla. As the designer and first Director of the Gang Violence Reduction Project he insured that the community Gang Consultants and Parole Agents received recognition for their risky and dangerous assignment...

When I was a young teacher at the YA's Youth Training School in Chino in the early 70's, Art was a delightful mentor for the two articles of mine he published in the YA Quarterly. I always enjoyed visiting him in his office when in Sacramento - his interest in everything outside himself and his ever-present twinkle are well captured in the picture here - and in my heart. He lived a glorious legacy - his memory lives on, may it be a blessing to you all.

Art was a treasured staff for the Department of the Youth Authority. His staff news the "Green Sheet" kept everyone updated on the goings on in the CYA. It was an honor to have been his coworker. Dorrine and Gent Davis

We loved Art and Phoebe. What a full life he lived. We will miss him.

I was so sorry to learn about Art's death. We worked together for many years at Neighbors and he became a part of my family. He was a wonderful, kind man who was intelligent beyond words. The world will be a sadder place without him.