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Leon F. Busche
December 27, 2021
I was sad to read of Mr. Alft's death. Our friendship goes back to my senior year at Elgin High School. I was in his government class during the fun year when he ran for Elgin City Council. I was somewhat fearsome about studying "government," because it was a subject I had never studied. Mr. Alft not only made my fear go away, he inspired me to love the subject. His political campaign brought home the message that we all have something valuable to contribute to our community. He encouraged my interest, and I went on to major in government at The American University in Washington, D.C. After my graduation from AU in 1967, I taught government in the Montgomery County, MD, public schools for 34 years, retiring in 2001. Over those years, we kept in touch and, through letters, emails, and Christmas cards, we traded our thoughts on recent government trends. To have taken such an interest in one student that he had in his class almost 60 years ago was typical of Mr. Alft, and his interest in me and in government enriched my life and career. And he did this while contributing so much to Elgin, IL, through his research and many writings.
I will miss his insights, and I know there are so many in Elgin and in his family who will also miss his wit and wisdom. I am a better person and was a better teacher because of his interest and inspiration, and I join the many who knew him and will miss him very much.
Rest in peace, knowing that you have left this world in a better place than it was when you entered it.
Thank-you for your friendship, interests, and capacity for helping others while enjoying all that life offered you for 96 years.
Your 76-year-old former student,
Leon Busche
Jane Rozek
November 28, 2021
As the Local History Librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library, I would like to say that we are fortunate to have eight of Mr. Alft's books in our Illinois Collection. His contributions to the greater Elgin area's local history are immeasurable. The fact that he took the time to do the research and write it down is so beneficial for generations to come. Thank you, Mr. Alft, for your devotion to history. It is much appreciated.
Steve Schmidt, St, Louis
November 28, 2021
Mr. Alft was my Economics teacher at Elgin High School in the early 60's, May you rest in eternal peace Mr. Alft!
Laura
November 28, 2021
Elgin has lost a treasure. I can´t think of anyone that has made such an impact in Elgin. He was truly devoted to this city. May GOD have him in HIS glory.
Larry Michelson
November 27, 2021
Few if any made more contributions to the City of Elgin as did Mike. In his years of countless service to the City and his dedicated traching to thousand of students through the years, he made a historical positive impact on the
community that will not be forgotten
Carol Ann Kunkel
November 26, 2021
As a historian for the Bartlett Historical Society, I would like to send condolences. I met him at the Elgin Library and over the many times I read his histories of this area. A truly great person.
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