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Steven Kretchmer Obituary

Steven Kretchmer Died July 8, 2006 in a tragic accident. He was a highly respected, internationally renowned, award winning jewelry designer. He was a brilliant, creative master of his craft. He was a special person with a passion for life and for his art. He will be remembered and missed by all. Steven was the son of Dr. Norman Kretchmer, deceased. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alma; his daughter, Claudia; his mother, Midge; his brother, Paul and sister, Pam Senuty. A scholarship fund is being established in Steven's memory. Please check www.stevenkretchmer.com for details.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 14, 2006.

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Joanna Seetoo Schiele

July 17, 2006

Deepest condolences to Alma and the Kretchmer family. Steven will be missed by many and the jewelry world suffers a major loss.

Personally, Steven had a major influence on my career path and I will always be grateful for that.

Steven will be remembered for his acerbic wit and brilliance.

May God's peace be with his family and friends to see them through this time.

Nicholas Bradly

July 17, 2006

Though neither my wife nor I personally knew Steven, we began our life together with one of his rings and I will forever be grateful for his sense of beauty which I have appreciated every day on my wife's hand. Sitting at my computer at work, I shed a tear for those who survive him. Thank you for letting him be who he was.

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