Hans-Heinz Wuerslin
Born: Fri., Jun. 20, 1919
Died: Tue., Jul. 12, 2011
Memorial Service
11:00 AM Tue., Jul. 19, 2011
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Hans-Heinz Wuerslin, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Palliative Care Unit after a sudden illness.
He was born June 20, 1919 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. He received his Civil Engineering degree from University of Stuttgart, Germany in 1938. After service in the military , he immigrated to the US with his wife and 3 children in 1952, briefly living in Eastwood before loved moving to Fayetteville in 1954, where a fourth child was born.
Hans-Heinz started his long professional engineering career at Eckerlin & Klepper –Syracuse, employed as a structural engineer with over 20 years of service , Stetson Dale in Utica, and finally to his much admired firm, retiring at age 70, from Sterns & Wheeler-Cazenovia.
He was a life-long member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 1952. He sang in the church choir, served on the church council, and was a member of the building and organ committees.
Hans-Heinz’s love of music endured throughout his life. He was trained as a classical pianist, a member of the Syracuse Chorale, SU Oratorio Society, attending many concerts throughout NY State.
He was an avid skier since the age of five, and despite many mishaps, he was proud to receive his age 90+ skier pin. He was a member of Onondaga Ski Club, loved cycling, and other club activities.
Hans-Heinz was active in preserving his German heritage through the German-American Society of CNY, The Stein Club, and past president and 40 year member of Schlaraffia International. He loved to travel, pursue new interest, and embraced current technology. He lived life to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Brunhilde, two daughters, Christina (Richard) Burr, Fayetteville, Simone (Philip) Montgomery, Syracuse, two sons Karlfrieder Wuerslin, Markus (Theresa) Wuerslin,, both of Fayetteville, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Ilya Amromin, MD, the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and especially Jennifer Mayo and the Palliative Care staff for their wonderful care.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 19, at 11 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, High bridge RD, Fayetteville. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to WCNY Classic FM and American Lung Association.
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Diane Comfort
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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I worked with Heinz at Stearns & Wheler for many years. He was such a wonderful man and was so full of life and certainly enjoyed everything he did to the fullest. He always had a smile and could cheer you up whenever you would talk to him with his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
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Jane & John Ridings
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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Hilda and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you.
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jerry happek
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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Dear Hilde and Family:
My deepest sincere sympathy at the death of your husband. I got to know Heinz very well during the hours of shared travell to Utica where we both worked for Stetson-Dale. I found him to be an outstanding personality,of high intelligence and a dear friend. He was well informed on many subjects which made our travel time a never ending discusion. It is the irony of life, that we both served in opposing armies and that fate brought us together. He will be missed.
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jerry happek
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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Dear Hilde and Family:
My deepest sincere sympathy at the death of your husband. I got to know Heinz very well during the hours of shared travell to Utica where we both worked for Stetson-Dale. I found him to be an outstanding personality,of high intelligence and a dear friend. He was well informed on many subjects which made our travel time a never ending discusion. It is the irony of life, that we both served in opposing armies and that fate brought us together. He will be missed. I regret that I will not be able to attend the memorial service.
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Ted Kilian Jr.
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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Mrs. Wuerslin and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Wuerslin. I knew Mr. Wuerslin since I was little, he was a very fine man and I know he will be greatly missed, I liked it when we would meet by chance somewhere and we would talk about our families as mine were also from Germany. I will miss seeing Mr. Wuerslin around your home as I used to sometimes when I would drive by and honk till he would wave to me. What a smile this wonderful man had.
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Sandi Patnode
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Posted Sun July 17, 2011
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a member of the Onondaga Ski Club and I would see Heinz quite frequently. He always had a smile on his face which revealed his love of life and his zest to make the most of everyday. He will be deeply missed.
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Norm Pyzynski
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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To The Wuerslin Family: I am a member of Onondaga Ski Club and had the pleasure of knowing Heinz for many years. I met him on a trip and became acquainted with him. He was always a pleasure to talk to. I always saw him at the general meetings and always said hello. The meetings won't be the same without him.
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Willi Rohrbach
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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Brunhilde und Familie:
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Tastowitz (Hans-Heinz) was a Schlaraffia mentor of mine and a great friend. I always valued his wise counsel and cheerful, optimistic and caring demeanor. His loss is great and irreperable, but his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.
God Bless,
Willi Rohrbach (Avia-Thor)
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Scott Severance
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Heinz will always be an indelible inspiration to me of aging with energy and excitement. It's was great leading a ski club trip to Austria not that long ago where Heinz and Karl joined us. His positive energy was boundless.
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MaryAnn Zeppetello
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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I met Heinz asa a member of the Onondaga Ski Club. We always greeted each other warmly. He was a fine gentleman ,ready with a hug and a smile.
In our later years we joked about our new hips; and we just kept on skiing. Nothing kept this gracious man from enjoying life to its fullest.
He will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends. My heartfelt sympathy to you.
Godspeed, Heinz , on your next adventure wherever it may be.
MaryAnn
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Helga Caffrey
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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Markus & Family, sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Anne Dungey
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Posted Mon July 18, 2011
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To The Wuerslin Family, Love And Prayers Are Sent To You. We Will Miss Him Dearly, Here At JDs Fish And Grill! He Was A Loyal Customer Of Ours Every Friday Night!
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Larry Harrison
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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To the Wuerslin family
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Heinz was an enthusiastic skier and cyclist with the Onondaga Ski Club. On a bike he was always up for a race to the next cross road. His ready smile and warm personality will be sorrily missed.
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Kathy Williams
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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TO CHRISTINA (BURR) AND FAMILY. MY SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME. WHAT A FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE! IT IS TO BE ADMIRED.
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Cheryl Dolata
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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Markus and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Let your memories help ease the pain.
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RONALD DOLATA
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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TO THE fAMILY OF HANS-HEINZ WUERSLIN,
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY FAMILY, I WISH TO SEND MY DEEPEST REGRET AND CONDOLENCE FOR YOUR LOSS.
RONALD DOLATA
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
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Joan Salem
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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TO THE WUERSLIN FAMILY,
AS MEMBERS OF THE ONONDAGA SKI CLUB WE ARE VERY SADDENED
THAT OUR OUTING S WILL NOT BE GRACED BY HIENZ AND HIS WARM
PERSONALITY AND THAT WONDERFUL SMILE.
OUR SINCERE CODOLENCES.
JOAN SALEM AND TERRY AVERY
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frank hahn
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Posted Tue July 19, 2011
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To Brunhilde and family,
So sorry to hear of Heinz's passing. I worked with him for many years in the 50's, 60's, & 70's at Eckerlin & Klepper. He was an outstanding sructural engineer and a great guy to know. With my condolences and prayers.
Frank Hahn
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Nancy Ridenour in Ithaca
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Posted Thu July 21, 2011
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My sincere condolences on the passing of Hans-Heinz. He was always so vibrant, with a smile and joke. Many good memories throughout the years from family events. Best to all.
Nancy
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Sharon and mark Clouse
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Posted Thu July 21, 2011
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Markus and family
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dick and Gini Langenmayr
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Posted Mon July 25, 2011
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To the Wuerslin family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We both have lost parents and we can relate to your sorrow. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
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jane wilson
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Posted Mon December 02, 2013
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Dear Simone...
So sorry to read about the loss of your beloved dad....so many years have passed..since Monica and I saw you in NY City...about 1975..I think.
Do you remember the sweet little doll you made for Monica? and all of the clothes too? I didnt know much about your family..but read in your fathers obit.
Now..I am losing my own dad.who is 90.and living in OK....am trying to bring him here to live with us..in Naples...he has some dementia...the trip will be hard for all of us..he is now in a Nursing home there.
Monica lives near chapel hill NC..and is a school teacher..I taught art also.
she has 2 adorable girls..Claire and Ollivia...teens now. Hard to believe that monica is all grown up.....
i do hope you read this e-mail..would love to write to you.and find out about you,,phil.and your 3 girls...
My beloved
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