Midge Zischke

I got to know Midge, having worked for Pete for many years. Gracious, kind and upbeat. I'll never forget being in Florence, on the Ponte Vecchio and hearing someone call my name? When I finally turned around, there was Midge! How wonderful was that! An amazing and accomplished woman.

Although it has been many years since seeing Midge up front and personal, it seems like just yesterday because she has left such a loving impression with me. When we moved to Orinda to work with Peter, Midge was there to welcome my wife and girls and help them be become members of the community. Thank you Midge for being such a loving person. Sending best wishes and much love to Midge's family, enjoy the many memories.

Midge was a role model for living an active contributing life - maintaining a sense of humor and leaving an indelible footprint on the paths of those she crossed! She will king be remembered and dearly missed!

Midge was the ultimate life lesson in joy. She was always delighted to see you, delighted to hear what you had to say, and delighted to welcome you to her home/table/family/life. A great and gracious lady of the old school, who never, ever made anyone feel awkward. I loved her heartily, and will miss her.

I have so many wonderful memories of both Midge and Peter. Our family was new to Orinda and first met Midge when our young children took swim lessons at their swimming pool. I shared wonderful times with Midge in many Orinda activities during the next 50 years, and have fond memories of pulling weeds along side her as a Will's Weeder at Cal Shakes in Orinda, enjoying the many yearly parties she and Peter hosted for our Tuesday Tycoons Junior League Sustainers investment club. Being with...

What an amazing woman she was. What a legacy she has left. I will most definitely miss her. She was always so wonderful to me. So many wonderful memories. So bittersweet now.