Louis O. Hertz

I've never been one to idolize another person, but there are so many good things about Lou I can remember. Lou, you are truley a beautiful soul and I hope that while i'm here on this earth i can laugh half as much as you every did. Lou Hertz- Teacher, Husband, Father, Hero
Thanx for the laughs and lessons:-)

I was lucky enouh to meet Lou two years ago when 5 Guys in a Garage joined ASIFA and came in for Roll Yer Own. A few weeks later I came in to Atlanta to meet with some of the local animation companies, and I called Lou and met him for dinner. During the course of our conversaition at dinner we realized that my father's best freind Harold Blach had been Lou's best freind growing up in Birmingham. Lou went on to tell me the story of how he and Harold had been sent of to off to a very expensive...

Being an animator from Birmingham, Lou had been an inspiration to me the two years I knew him. He was always kind and supportive, freely giving advice from his years of experience.

I will miss seeing him on my trips to atlanta and all the five guys and myself send our sympathies to his family and friends.

He will be missed.

What a gentle man. A delight to know, and always great fun to speak with, quick with a story and a smile. We will miss you. Godspeed and farewell, my friend.

Never so warm a greeting as from a TRUE Southern gentleman. Lou was always so genuine. I loved him for all the hugs and giggles and funny sayings. Meals fondly remembered with Judy and Lou when I first moved to Atlanta, cocktails at their home, and the movie in the park when Lou fell asleep. Remember? Thank you for sharing that time with me Lou, you will always be remembered.

Lou-

Thanks for all of the great memories at ACA. You were one of my favorite teachers that kept me interested in animation, although there were several times where I felt like leaving school. I loved joking with you in the hallways as well as during classtime. Before I graduated from school, I had planned to take a picture with you...but it is ok..you will forever be in my heart and you will always be in my thoughts..

Courtney Adams

Thank you Lou, for all of your support that went beyond what many teachers do. For that I will always be thankful. Every achievement that I make will be a direct result of God having blessed me with your presence. I wont forget, I will always remember.

Lou and I met in the late 50's when we were both Atlanta Jaycees. I was Vice President and Advertising director for First Federal of Atlanta and Lou was just starting his new Ad Agency. I convinced my boss that his agency could help us....and he did.
I left Atlanta in 1965 to work for the Pullman Bank in Chicago.
I am sorry about Lou's demise but it appears that he had a bountiful life

Lou,
You helped me as well as many class mates learn what it was to be a true animator. what it meant to be funny. What it meant to have a voice in this world. You taught me everything I know, along with Jim and I don't know how I or any of us can ever repay you. We love you.