Karl A. Schleunes

I was saddened to learn of Karl's passing. I had not seen him in over thirty years, and mostly I remember him as a kind, wise and supportive friend from out days as fellow history graduate students at the University of Minnesota. He was even then a distinguished scholar who wore his knowledge lightly and always with a readiness to see the humorous side to life's puzzles. He was most supportive during the pressures of our doctoral qualifying "prelim" exams. Please accept my delayed...

Brenda, Anna, and family....I was truly sorry to hear of Karl's passing, so soon after the move to Charlotte. It will be hard to go back to church and not see him there. Hoping that you all can hold on to the happier memories to help you thru the difficult days ahead. You will all continue to be in my prayers

Having only met Karl a few times, I was impressed by his intelligence and kindness. My heartfelt condolences go out to Brenda, and may you be comforted by many good thoughts of Karl.

Having only met Karl a few times, my impression was of a very intelligent and kind man. My heartfelt condolences to my classmate, Brenda. May you only have good thoughts to remember about Karl.

I had the great honor of learning from this man. A wonderful teacher and a great person.

I just read this obituary in the Kiel Record as I am a native of Kiel myself. I recognized the family name from years ago in 4-H and just from growing up in Kiel. I have lived in Duluth MN for the last 30 years but my mom grew up in Kiel and we had many members of her family there. My maiden name was Lee, my parnets were Marie and Olaf Lee and he worked for Stoelting Bros. What caught my attention was that my son just received his Doctorate in cello/DMA from UNCG and still lives there. ...

Brenda, we are holding you and your family in our hearts...sending many virtual hugs!!! I loved Karl's sense of humor(bad jokes and all!); Enjoyed hearing you both talk about trips with grandchildren (and rest and recovery after :).
Much love,
Alice Franks(Rod North)

Dear Brenda,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Karl was indeed a truly "gentle" man. He was also a brilliant scholar, a wonderful person, and an awesome fellow to know.

Bob Hanson
Lakeland 1958