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Chip Tregle
March 10, 2023
Jurgen was the finest of men. Dedicated to helping raise many of the New Orleans area youths, his mark is indelible. His example is one that is impossible to duplicate but also a shining example of humanity and kindness that we should all strive to follow. He is dearly missed by one of his old students that has had 50 years to appreciate how rare a soul he was. RIP Mr Ristau.
Martori Bailey
January 8, 2016
God keep and bless you
Kevin Schulz
December 14, 2015
Marty, Barry, Scott, Kevin and Chris, I'm sorry to hear this. Jurgen was one of a rare few who was truly out there for the kids. I don't think we will every come across someone who will be as dedicated to NORD and the kids of Mid-City as Jurgen. He really deserves some special recognition by NORD. We lost a very good man.
Wally Scott
December 13, 2015
Juergen will truly be missed by many, with his unique, selfless style of teaching and coaching. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Jurgen Ristau
Regenia Avery Ordoyne
December 13, 2015
My deepest sympathy on your loss. He was a fine man. Jurgen and Mrs Cooley were wonderful neighbors and friends of my Mom.
Marty Gaillot
December 13, 2015
The world has lost a great individual, who spent his life giving to the youths of the New Orleans area. Whether it was as a teacher or as a coach, Jurgen molded many of us into the people we have become today. You will be sadly missed by all of your family and friends. Rest in peace.
Roger Avery
December 13, 2015
RIP Jurgen, so thankful for being Your Neighbor, You were such a great man trying to help the children You coached and taught to be better, You and Your Family were so nice to be around, Thanks for so many great memories, You will be missed
Eddie Walker
December 13, 2015
New Orleans has lost a great man. He was such a positive role model to so many. Thank You, Jurge for giving yourself so unselfishly. You will be missed. May God bless you. -- I'm sure Jurge is in Heaven now organizing a youth team. Thanks for your positive influence in my life. Last but not least thanks for keeping out of trouble #TEAMEAGLES FOR LIFE
Michael Spindel
December 12, 2015
RIP COACH. Nothing but fond memories of what it was like growing up in MID CITY playing ball for you and Yogi.My prayers are with you and your family
Nicole Singh, RN, BSN
December 12, 2015
You'll be missed, Mr. Ristau!!
Mike Field
December 11, 2015
New Orleans has lost a great man. He was such a positive role model to so many. Thank You, Jurge for giving yourself so unselfishly. You will be missed. May God bless you. -- I'm sure Jurge is in Heaven now organizing a youth team. Thanks for your positive influence in my life.
Christian Murillo
December 11, 2015
As the individual that first got me interested in sports, he taught me not only the value of how to play sports but also the value of how sports could and would influence my life from the importance of winning the games to how to handle adversity through each loss. His discussions and teachings allowed me to play on into college, so for all of that and the amount of other people that I know he affected, all I can say is THANK YOU. The city of New Orleans lost an Ambassador and I hope one day, the city would do something on his behalf to honor his work. Rest In Peace, you were a great man.
Julie Federico Gernhauser
December 11, 2015
My teacher, my coworker, and an inspiration to us all. I will miss you greatly.
December 11, 2015
Great loss of a great man
December 11, 2015
Great loss of a great man
Blond Chevron
December 10, 2015
I will miss you dearly. Your were my mentor and friend for 39 years. You have helped me at every step of my journey. You were one of the Greatest Human Beings I have ever come to know.
RIP
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