SARAH-RENTSCHLER-Obituary

SARAH RENTSCHLER

Chicago, Illinois

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Sarah "Rah" Yorke Rentschler of Hudson, NY died suddenly of heart failure on Sept. 6, 2009 in Hudson. She was 59. Born in 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, she grew up in Lake Forest, IL. She attended the Ethel Walker School and Sarah Lawrence College, before setting down roots in New York City. She...

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Sarah gave me a huge break in 95 to show my works, and we spent five weeks at the Penthouse in Chelsea. Three years earlier, David Parks and I had met Sarah at the farmhouse in Kinderhook NY…she was so gracious and kind to both receive and show the art to a home full of guests. It was a dream come true, and Sarah was a consummate professional when it came to promoting artists. She had a great eye for beauty & her cheeriness was so contagious, as she always looked for the silver lining. ...

The world is a lesser place without Sarah. I am so sad to return from Prague, ready to pick up and have fun with Sarah to learn we have lost her generous, kind and loving spirit. She was an instant celebration; you had a good time just walking down the street with her.

Wonderful Sarah ,
You remain with us - your enthusiasm , laughter and bright, playful presence will not diminish . May we share with friends and family what you've already brought to Heaven !
Love You

Dear Family of Sarah,
Along with all my fondest memories of Sarah and my early "life at sea in NY "that my father came to my first NY Gallery Show at Sarah's Penthouse Gallery.Where Sarah landed effortlessly my first sale. Also thank you Sarah for the day you got the young boy Max out of Dan's car so he could go up to your fainting goats. "The turning points". I'll miss Sarah's presence even as "the closer energy" lingers on in her absence. Dear Sarah I will send you prayers by way of ...

Sarah in the background at our wedding 1985 Nancy & Steve Lotus Club NYC

Dear Family of Sarah,
I remember Sarah as a true beauty with a big heart and loving kindness. She had exceptional spirit and get-up-and-go. She touched many people's lives and I am happy to be one of them.
Much love,
Nancy Jeffery (sister of Susan Chadwick)

What a great spirit she had! I miss her.

Sending love - so sad to hear this - I'm sure Sarah's buoyant spirit is with you all.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sleep peacefully my dear friend

Maureen Bluedorn