Gerd Stern

It was an honor to know Gerd. He gave us several interviews for
our website American Legends about his close friend, the great
poet, Philip Lamantia and his friend and mine, Carl Solomon. I have
many fond memories of visiting Gerd in his New York apartment and
enjoying that great coffee he made. Ron Martinetti

A true friend and a mensch.

I lived in the USCO church in the mid 70´s after Gerd had moved on, but he would show up on occasion. He still owned it. I feel honored to have had that connection. A special part of my now distant youth. Gerd was an amazingly creative artist. RIP to Gerd and to a time and place.

My condolences.

I met you first at a dinner at your house and a second time when you came to my workshop, to engage in an art project, some years ago. I was impressed with your vitality, wisdom and humanity. RIP and as you would write....Regerds!

My condolences to your family. May you find peace and comfort remembering how Gerd lived a long fulfilling life.