Irving Wassermann

I had known of the amazing Mr. Wasserman for many years while I lived in Logan... he was respected and loved by so many people... Such a wonderful, very special man who led a fulfilling life. May he Rest in Peace in the Eternal Presence of the Lord.

I often think of sweet Dr Wassermann when I am practicing a Chopin piece and also when I see his handwriting on my music. I cherish the time I had with him as my instructor. He will never be forgotten!

To Paul, Ellen, Rooney and family;
May I express my deepest sympathies with the passing of your dear father, grandfather, brother, uncle, beloved teacher and friend, Irving Wassermann. I well remember when I first auditioned for him to become a student. I was not quite 13 years old, a farm-boy from Amalga, Utah and had been taking piano lessons from a local teacher. I think it was when my teacher gave me a new piece to play called “Falling Waters” that my mother, herself a fine piano...

Dear Wassermann Family,

It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear piano teacher. I was happy, however, to hear that he had a wonderful going away celebration complete with Polish dancing!

I am your long lost relative, daughter of your mother's cousin Metta Hale, daughter of Mary Ann Peterson. Mother passed away in September after falling and breaking her hip. She would have been 93 in October. My sweet mother drove me 120 miles each way from Afton,...

Dear Ellen and Rooney
As you know I was one of the lucky ones. Irving was a part of my life even before I was born. When he arrived in Logan, apparently he had nothing. He supported himself teaching piano lessons. My Grandparents lived across the street and insisted that he teach their two daughters. Unfortunately, they had absolutely no aptitude for music. He tried and tried but they were hopeless. They would never be piano players. Irving's integrity was such that he approached...

Dear Wasserman Family,
I have so many fond memories of your father, beginning with your family's summer trips to Cedar City where he taught us in piano ensembles. Years later I have been able to live in Logan so was privileged to see him occasionally - always a kind and caring gentleman, such an optimist and always the consummate teacher and musician. He leaves behind an amazing legacy; you, his outstanding children and grandchildren as well as scores of pianists of renown as well as so...

I had the wonderful privilege of having Dr. Wassermann as my private piano teacher when I attended USU as a freshman 37 years ago. How I loved him! We both loved music composed by Chopin, and Dr. Wassermann helped me improve my piano skills so incredibly much. I was invited to their home and met his lovely wife. I cherish the wedding gift they gave me several years later. Your father was a unique man, gifted in so many ways; in music and with his fun loving personality, and I'm so...

Irving mentally adopted many, including our two daughters - Sheila and Ida, when they attended school at USU. Irving fondly referred to them as his grandkids. I had the chance to travel to Logan just to meet this great man. Francis Chabari, Kenya

I grew up on the same street as the Wassermann's. I absolutely loved going to their house and listening to their stories and eating some cookies. I will never forget the life lessons that they taught me. Irvin was such a sweet and gentle man. I am so happy to have known him! I am so sorry for your loss.