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for Bernard Werthan
Deborah Blair-Payne
May 2, 2023
A wonderful man, RIP
Mary McKinney
May 5, 2018
Betty, I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Werthan passed away. It was an honor for me to have known both of you and to have been of assistance to you at the bank. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
June 2, 2017
Dear Mrs Werthan, I was sadden to hear of Mr Werthan's passing. Your family was always kind and very impressional on this McGavock HS student (1971-72). May Gods love and peace be with the family. Delores Holt Cole
Rabbi Ruth Adar
May 12, 2017
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Werthan personally, but I certainly knew him by reputation when I was growing up in Nashville. His passing is a great loss to Nashville and to Klal Yisrael. May all who loved him be comforted among the mourners of our people, and in the arms of friends and family!
Peggy Epstein Tanner
May 12, 2017
Dear Betty, Betsy, Kay, Tim, Tony and family,
Your husband/Dad/grandpa was one of the finest! In his quiet demeanor he touched the lives of so many. He stood up for what he believed in and always put others before himself. As a young girl, I remember visiting Nashville and Duck Key and feeling so welcomed. Your Dad loved spending time with the younger generation and getting to know us.
If the world were filled with more Bernard Werthan's, it would be a much more loving, caring, civil place to live. Bernard exemplified the best in human nature and we should all learn from his example!
I am so sorry for you loss. The Epstein Tanner families send their love and condolences. xo
James Shelton
May 10, 2017
To the Werthan family, my condolences. I only met Mr. Werthan a couple of times, and was impressed by his manner, kindness and peacefulness. A nice fellow, to say the least.
Carlos Aguilar
May 9, 2017
To all the Werthan family, Bernard was like a father to me, he always ask for my help and I always was there for him, I am going to miss him, my condolences to all of you and we will meet again in heaven, rest in peace Bernard.
Teresa Flemmings
May 9, 2017
To the Werthan family, I regret hearing about the passing of this great man. I enjoyed my years at Werthan Packaging and will never forget who he made each employee there feel appreciated.
Phil Burnstine
May 9, 2017
Dear Werthan Family, I was sorry to hear about the passing of Bernard. Although it has been many years since I've seen him, I still remeber him being a very kind man. I remember visitng your family many years ago and going to Gatlinburg. I also remember flying with Phil and Mom to visit a few years afterward. We lost Dad in February at he same age of 86.
Be well.
Todd Liebergen
May 9, 2017
I've known Bernard since shortly after relocating to middle Tennessee in 2001. His tireless passion for the community in many, many ways inspired me through the years and will continue to inspire me as we continue his legacy of caring.
Deborah Blair-Payne
May 8, 2017
I was sadden when I heard the news of Bernard, we worked together in the same office for several years; it was a feeling of family. Bernard always had a kind word for everyone he spoke with, we lost a great man but God wanted him to come home. To Betty, Tony and family; may God give you comfort in knowing: to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Judy Killingsworth
May 8, 2017
Mr. Bernard Werthan, Jr. was a very kind man. I worked at Werthan Packaging from 1979 to 1983 and he was always nice to me when he would come by to visit. Mr. Werthan visited everyone before he left the building. He will be missed very much.
Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings
May 8, 2017
Bernard's contributions to help create a more Just Community will continue to live on. Partnering with him to advocate for and give voice for the marginalized has been enriched my life1
Linda Deese
May 8, 2017
So sorry for your family loss. He was a wonderful man, always smiling. He brightened may a day for me when I worked at Werthan Packaging. Will sadly miss him. A wonderful man.
David Maron
May 7, 2017
I have never known a finer man than Bernard Werthan. He was a humble, kind, gentle, generous man who used his wealth and wisdom to make his community a better place to live, especially for the disadvantaged. He is a model for how to live a meaningful life. I am fortunate to have known him. My heart goes out to the Werthan family for the loss of this incredible man.
May 7, 2017
There was never anyone I respected more than my onetime boss . He had a large part of my going into business for myself.he was a fine person. Ulric Henegar
Carol Hudler
May 7, 2017
I hope his family knows just how many people he touched. I have always felt fortunate to have been acquainted with him through his Sons of Abraham work and to know that Nashvillle had people as sincere and as selfless as he was.
Tamar Miller
May 7, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. May Bernhard's memory be a blessing. Thank you to Betty and Bernhard for your inspiration and incredible "Abrahamic" hospitality.
Thomas Knapp
May 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the entire Werthan family. A great man. Rest in peace.
Mark Fessenden
May 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bernard was an amazing man, left an incredible legacy, was an impressive businessman and produced a kind, caring and loving family. Bernard, thank you for everything you did for society and making our communities a better place for love and understanding.
Tina Spielberg
May 6, 2017
I will miss Bernard's big friendly smile and kindness that he so graciously greeted me with each time I saw him.
I am so saddened for your families loss and the loss to the greater Nashville community .
My thoughts are with you all.
Tina Spielberg
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