Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

FRITZ WEINSCHENK Obituary

WEINSCHENK--Fritz. Sons Walter and Carl, their wives Terri and Lori and grandchildren Sam, Rose, Emily and Daniel regret to announce the passing of Fritz Weinschenk on March 23. Fritz was a beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather. Fritz's exploits at Omaha Beach on D-Day and the Philippines during World War II, his activities after the war in Europe and his long legal career that largely consisted of helping the victims of the Nazis are well known. Those who knew him were equally struck by his humility, dignity and sense of humor. He will be missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by New York Times on Apr. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for FRITZ WEINSCHENK

7 Entries

Dean Farris

December 10, 2020

He is one of the featured people in a documentary entitled ABOUT FACE: JEWISH REFUGEE SOLDIERS IN THE ALLIED FORCES. Very good to help understand one evil that changed the world but was ultimately totally defeated. It would have been an honor to personally have known Fritz Weinschenk.

Ruediger Albers

April 16, 2012

The most humble person has left us. Only after reading his obituary did I realize the full extent of his accomplisments and the many hardships he must have endured. I'm honored to have known him for almost 25 years.I loved his wisdom, his positive outlook and great sense of humor. He was a true inspiration!

April 6, 2012

So long to a good friend and neighbor from "H" Dock.

Joe & Maureen Martini (Oceanside, NY)

MC Fox

April 5, 2012

Carl and Walter - I only met your father on the few times when I visited your house as a teenager, but I always felt his welcoming warmth and good spirit each time. He was a "righteous person" in every sense of that term. I know you honor him by carrying on his warmth and spirit in your own lives. May the Blessed One bless and keep him and you.

Rob Stuehrk

April 2, 2012

I work with Mr. Weinschenks son Carl and while I never met him, I am honored to have know him through Carl. Carl told me his father had lived an incredible life and from this recap I can more fully appreciate his accomplishments and the inspiration he gave to his son, his family and his friends. What a wonderful tribute, thank you

Rob Stuehrk
Denver, CO

B+H Levin

April 1, 2012

Fritz Weinschenk, we will always remember you with great fondness.

Burton and Hanna Levin

Steve Karras

March 27, 2012

Fritz was born in Mainz, Germany and emigrated to the US with his family to escape Nazi persecution in the mid 30s. He served in the US Army's 293rd Joint Assault Signal Company and landed in the second wave on Omaha Beach, June 6th 1944. Two months later his outfit was sent to the Pacific and ultimately participated in the invasion of the Philippines. In 1946, he returned to Germany to serve in the American Military Government and was involved in the Nuremberg Trials. He was admitted to the NY State Bar in 1953 and became heavily involved in restitution and indemnification cases for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), supplying thousands of Holocaust survivors with essentials and supporting Holocaust education research.
Fritz was also one of the nicest guys I have ever met and I will miss him. My profound condolences go out to Fritz's entire family.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in FRITZ WEINSCHENK's name

Memorial Events
for FRITZ WEINSCHENK

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support FRITZ's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.