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Kathryn Heidt Obituary
KATHRYN R., age 51, passed away unexpectedly on, Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from complications after heart surgery. Professor Heidt, was a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a former visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania law school. Kathryn Heidt grew up in Philadelphia and was a former senior associate at the law firm of Duane Morris in Philadelphia. She was the beloved mother of Valerie Heidt, dearest daughter of Teresa (deceased) and Joseph Heidt of Philadelphia, dear sister of Joseph Heidt, Jr. and Charlotte, wonderful aunt and friend to Adrienne Heidt-Nixdorf, Matthew Nixdorf and Joseph Heidt, III. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Professor Kathryn R. Heidt Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 3900 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260 or the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanette Hendricks
June 9, 2005
My dearest "little peanut" Valerie,
I am so sad to hear about what happened. Your mom is a great lady. She loves you so much. I am so glad to be a part of your life for the time I was your nanny and now your friend. I consider you one of my own. Even though I now live far away, I think of you often. Please hug your grandpa for me. I love you, peanut. And yes, you will always be my peanut!
Rhonda Wasserman
May 26, 2005
I was terribly saddened to learn of Kate's untimely death and I extend sincere sympathies to Valerie, to other members of Kate's family and to her friends.
Sanjay Bhatnagar
May 26, 2005
To the Family of Professor Heidt,
I was a student of Professor Heidt this past spring semester. Although I only knew her for a few months, she made a tremendous impact on my life. Professor Heidt was a genuinely warm-hearted person, who welcomed me into her home to give her lessons. She gave me challenging assignments, offered me positive feedback on my work, and helped me achieve my full potential. She was also instrumental in getting me involved with the Business Bankruptcy Committee, and moreover, opening my eyes to this wonderful field of law. In short, Professor Heidt was truly special - she was able to see in me what many do not. For that, I will always be grateful. I extend my deepest sympathies to you in your time of sorrow.
John Burkoff
May 26, 2005
A good colleague. A good and loving mother. A good friend. She will be missed.
Michael Reed
May 26, 2005
To Valerie and Kate's other extended family,
Kate was truly loved and will be missed greatly. She was a wonderful parent, a good and loyal friend, a great scholar, and a person of great fortitude.
She made a significant contribution to legal scholarship in the areas of bankruptcy, environmental and mass tort law.
She and I shared a fascination for the intersection of environmental and bankruptcy law. She, accordingly, honored me by inviting me to write a review of her landmark treatise, Environmental Obligations in Bankruptcy.
We worked together for almost 20 years in the Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA Section of Business Law, which she chaired until recently.
I join Katie's many other friends in extending my deepest sympathy to you on her untimely passing.
Sincerely
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