Per Schelde

I can't believe Per has been gone a year!. I still miss seeing him at the MIM. He was one of the best at presenting the Orchestrion demonstration. And anytime he did I was always able to learn something new.

Warren, My husband and I just learned of Per´s passing and we are so sorry for your loss. We met Per in 2009 and he was our guide in Paris with our young family. Per was an amazing tour guide and we felt such a bond of warmth and friendship that we stayed in touch and decided to go to Paris again in 2012 just to spend more time with him! Per had such energy, delight and passion for Paris, and his love was contagious. Our three young girls were enamored with Per and so were we. We are so...

I just learned of Per's passing and I'm so sad. I went to send him a link of a play reading that I'm doing. We acted together many years ago when I lived in Phoenix. Enjoyed so many meals together..Per was a fabulous cook. I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch much...But I always thought about you. I'll miss you old friend. xoxoxo

He was our good friend, we enjoyed having him over for dinner, meeting him at the French conversation group.... He had a great culture, was very enthusiastic about everything. A very warm personality. We miss you Per.

Wonderful man. I feel privileged to have known him . He was unique , he was a star, and he will be missed by many MIM staff and volunteers

A fascinating Francophone friend who brought life and enthusiasm to every conversation, Per is missed. I feel fortunate to have known him.

This news of Per's passing is very sad indeed! Per and I met in class to become future museum guides at the Musical Instrument Museum. Per's knowledge of the world, his gift of languages, his love of cultures and the arts, his distinct voice matched by his big personality, will be dearly missed by MIM team members and museum guest alike! To his family, and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. Per truly was, a limited edition and he will be greatly missed!

Dear Warren,
We are so sorry for your loss. We just learned of Pers passing via a MIM announcement. We had recently reached out to per to set up our monthly dinner. John and I are out of town and wanted to reach out. Please call Pauline at (602) 578-8427. Take care, John & Pauline Crone

Per and I were Artist Liaisons at MIM. In Fall when I returned from Wisconsin I would ask Per about his summer. And off he would go-telling stories of his international travels and delightful experiences. Then a pause "And how was your summer?" And each year my reply was the same: I watched the sunrise over Green Lake and read books. He would always laugh.....fond memory.