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T.R. Fehrenbach Obituary

Noted Texas historian T.R. Fehrenbach, author of such works as "Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans" and "This Kind of War," died Sunday in San Antonio. He was 88.
Published by Austin American-Statesman on Dec. 2, 2013.

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Norma A. De Hoyos

December 12, 2013

My condolences to the family of this master Texan storyteller. He will be greatly missed. What a blessing he is to those of us in love with history - a great American, a marvelous Texan!

john kruse

December 7, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of this outstanding Texas historian. Que vaya con Dios!My condolences to the family.

Rick Meyer

December 4, 2013

We will miss this true advocate of all things good about Texas. He was a wise colleague and good friend during our work together with the Texas Historical Commission. His writings have enriched us all.

December 3, 2013

Fire and Blood, with Lone Star, are the absolute best of their kind I have found in my years of historical reading. My thoughts go out to his family and we have lost a true scholar/historian. William Mouton, Lafayette, La.

Historical Society

December 3, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of T.R. Fehrenbach, born in the home of San Benito founder Col. Sam Robertson. May he & we rest in the peace that he left a lasting legacy.

Randy

December 2, 2013

RIP Mr. Fehrenbach. Thank you so much for the wonderful book that ought to be read by every Texan, Lone Star. Godspeed, sir.

December 2, 2013

Thus passes one of the best Texas historians. His revelations have made many aware of what constitutes the unique Texas psyche and how it came about. His survivors should find some consolation in that his works have affected so many. A life well lived.

Douglas Jacobson

December 2, 2013

Ted will be missed by those that knew him. Fortunately, his great wisdom and keen insight will live on in print.

Allen McMurrey

December 2, 2013

Viva Texas! He will be missed.

Kristie Tuttle

December 2, 2013

Mrs. Fehrenbach
I am so sorry to hear of you husband's passing this morning. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary

December 2, 2013

RIP, kind sir. I read two of your books and recommend them to everyone who will listen.

Oliver Franklin

December 2, 2013

Our very most sincere condolences to Mr. Fehrenbach's family. I had the opportunity to work with him on occasion and he was always welcoming, congenial, and nurturing to his younger colleagues. He will be missed.

Robert Prosser

December 2, 2013

Fehrenbach now belongs to the list of great Texas writers and historians that have left us such as Graves, Webb, Bedicheck and Dobie.

My condolences to the family.

Michael Cosper

December 2, 2013

An enlightening spirit, you are missed.

Michael Cosper

Dorothy LaBarbera

December 1, 2013

Condolences to the family of this truly great contributor to our collective memory. May he rest in peace.

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