Karl Altau

I worked with Karl at Benger Lab from 1974-76. He, Chuck Goodrich, Earl Chittum, Richard Harlow and I had a lot of fun in the Lycra research group and did a lot of good work together. Karl always impressed me with his knowledge, capabilities and patience with a younger engineer. After being transferred to other DuPont sites, I kept in touch with Karl through his book sales and have a number of books from him on my shelves. He was always a strong advocate of Estonian independence, and I thought about him when my wife and I visited Tallinn in 2011. Memories of his kindness, good humor and winning smile will remain with me always.

May the many happy memories of your active father comfort you in these sad moments. From the photos and the description of his life, it is clear that he lived fully, gave much and left our world a better place. Maria Pedak-Kari. Gaithersburg, Maryland.

We are so sorry to about your loss. We enjoyed having him as our neighbor.

Chris & Lisa Bodkin

Mr Altau will be greatly missed. He was a gracious person and always had a great story to tell. His colletion of books had to rival the local public library! I'm glad to have known him.

More than 50 years of memories of Karl and his family are special to me. He was a friend of my parents, and Cal and I always enjoyed visiting with him and Virve whenever we were in Waynesboro. He was a wonderful tennis partner, as well as a formidable opponent. Cal and I will always remember this remarkable man. Our sincere condolences to the family.

We greatly enjoyed meeting him and found him very interesting. Sorry & God Bless.

Tere, Vava Karl ma armastan siind! Aitah sa olid ni hea ja kallis mulle. Upisin palju sinu kast. Ma igatsen su jargi iga paav. Musi kalli -Aliisa

Karl, My condolences to you and your family. John Armstrong.

We are glad to have known you, Karl. You enriched the stamp club many times over.

Modris and Elaine Kucs

Many fond memories of talking with Karl while waiting in line at library book sales.
Dave Taylor, Charlottesville

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you lay to rest a very special man. God bless you all though your grief.

To Karl and family, Please know that we are sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please know that we are here for you. Take care. May his memories live in your hearts forever.

Our sincere condolences to son Karl Altau and his family. His father was a man of whom to be proud.

Marju Rink-Abel and the Estonian American National Council

In Memoriam...

With Utmost Sympathy,
Ilgars & Sybila

On behalf of my family, I send our deepest sympathies to Karl's family. My father (deceased at age 79) played many a tennis match with and against Karl. What a vibrant person he was.

You will be greatly missed Papa! Love, your grandchildren and daughter in law, Sara, Stefen and Vivienne Altau