Guest Book for Dr. Herman O. Torge

Provided by Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home

Posted by: Helen M. Winkler
Wed July 24, 2013 Dear Carol & Family, I know Herman will be missed by all of you & everyone who knew him, but you're so blessed to have had him in your lives for so many yrs. Even though I've lived in Wildwood, FL the last 16 yrs., I never have forgotten my Ohio friends, Carol, so my prayers are with all of you.

Posted by: Eaton Family Care Center
Wed July 24, 2013 Carol and family,
We are sorry to learn of Herman's passing. We always enjoyed seeing you and Herman at the office.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Christian Koch M.D. and staff at Eaton Family Care Center

Posted by: Janis Taylor
Thu July 25, 2013 I am so deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Torge's passing. He was one of a number of adults in the mid-60's who helped many of us at Talawanda H.S. become responsible, young adults. Blessings to the Torge Family. Janis Taylor

Posted by: Alvera Conyers
Thu July 25, 2013 (Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Posted by: Karen Fall
Thu July 25, 2013 I did not know him but he sounds like a wonderful person.  Your family is so blessed to have had him for so long.  I especially am sad that another American hero from WWII is gone, but I know they are having a huge reunion in heaven.  Dr Torge must be leading the band!  God bless.

Posted by: Marta (Peters) Ball
Fri July 26, 2013 I was sorry to read of your father's passing. I remember being at your house when we (myself, Claudia and Peggy) were in high school and do remember your dad.  Just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by: Sherree' Etter
Fri July 26, 2013 Herman was very special - truly one-of-a-kind.  I'm going to miss his energetic spirit and unparalleled zest and determination.  Thank you to his daughters, for letting me be a part of his and your lives.  I will miss seeing him come through that door...

Posted by: John K. VanLieu
Fri July 26, 2013 I grew up next door to the Torge's. Herman and Lorna were wonderful people. They raised 6 beautiful daughters on a teachers pay. He will be missed by his daughters and all his grandchildren. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Gene Chatfield
Sat July 27, 2013 We would like to extend our condolences to the Herman Torge family.  It was a very pleasant experience having him perform with the Eaton Area Community Band while I was directing.  We are always reminded of our enjoyable association with Herman when we look at the plaque he presented to us when I retired from that position.

Although we did not know Herman for a long period of time we grew to like and respect him very much, especially his sense of humor.

It was a great pleasure to call him 'Friend".

Gene & Nancy Chatfield

Posted by: George & Lorinda Gilley and family
Mon July 29, 2013 With fond memories of Uncle Herman.  We remember when we got the Torge pop up camper.  And we used it a lot before George went into the Air Force.  As distance prevents us from attending and offering our condolences in person.  All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
George, Rindy and family

Posted by: Elaine Welsh
Tue July 30, 2013 Betsy, so sorry to read about your dad. It's a sad sad thing to lose a dad and I know you will think of and miss him almost every day, like I've done since my Dad has been gone. Be well and know he loved you all.  Elaine

Posted by: Dr. Beau Grosscup
Thu September 12, 2013 Dear Torge Family: I just learned of Mr. Torge (as we called him) passing. I was in Oxford last Fall for 1962 50th reunion and wish I had known he was close by. He was very important in my music and personal life while I was a Talawanda trying to play French Horn as he would like me to in the band and orchestra. We all knew then that he was a loving father and so dedicated to his students no matter how sour our playing. With his patient teaching it didn't stay sour for long. A wonderful human being.

Posted by: John Fuetterer; DB; LA; LMB; BsD
Sun September 29, 2013 What a terribly sad discovery I have just made.  I have just learned that one of the greatest musical minds in my personal circle of acquaintances and dear friends has suffered a much too early demise.  It was at Wilson Jr. High School in Hamilton, Ohio, that I, first encountered his smiling face and his extreme kindness toward others; and, indeed, he continued with sharing that kindness with me, personally, as he, devotedly, shared his wonderful sense of humor with me and "learned me how to make a violin SQUEAK".  I was quite blessed to have discovered his telephone number several months ago; and, once again, shared a few "Howdys" with him; but, not nearly as many as I would have enjoyed.  He will, truly, be missed ~ not only by me; but, by the thousands of others who were blessed by his great musical expertise and friendship.

Posted by: Helen M. Winkler Wed July 24, 2013	Dear Carol & Family, I know Herman will be missed by all of you & everyone who knew him, but you're so blessed to have had him in your lives for so many yrs. Even though I've lived in Wildwood, FL the last 16 yrs., I never have forgotten my Ohio friends, Carol, so my prayers are with all of you.



Posted by: Eaton Family Care Center Wed July 24, 2013	Carol and family, We are sorry to learn of Herman's passing. We always enjoyed seeing you and Herman at the office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dr. Christian Koch M.D. and staff at Eaton Family Care Center



Posted by: Janis Taylor Thu July 25, 2013	I am so deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Torge's passing. He was one of a number of adults in the mid-60's who helped many of us at Talawanda H.S. become responsible, young adults. Blessings to the Torge Family. Janis Taylor



Posted by: Alvera Conyers Thu July 25, 2013	(Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”



Posted by: Karen Fall Thu July 25, 2013	I did not know him but he sounds like a wonderful person. Your family is so blessed to have had him for so long. I especially am sad that another American hero from WWII is gone, but I know they are having a huge reunion in heaven. Dr Torge must be leading the band! God bless.



Posted by: Marta (Peters) Ball Fri July 26, 2013	I was sorry to read of your father's passing. I remember being at your house when we (myself, Claudia and Peggy) were in high school and do remember your dad. Just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.



Posted by: Sherree' Etter Fri July 26, 2013	Herman was very special - truly one-of-a-kind. I'm going to miss his energetic spirit and unparalleled zest and determination. Thank you to his daughters, for letting me be a part of his and your lives. I will miss seeing him come through that door...



Posted by: John K. VanLieu Fri July 26, 2013	I grew up next door to the Torge's. Herman and Lorna were wonderful people. They raised 6 beautiful daughters on a teachers pay. He will be missed by his daughters and all his grandchildren. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.



Posted by: Gene Chatfield Sat July 27, 2013	We would like to extend our condolences to the Herman Torge family. It was a very pleasant experience having him perform with the Eaton Area Community Band while I was directing. We are always reminded of our enjoyable association with Herman when we look at the plaque he presented to us when I retired from that position. Although we did not know Herman for a long period of time we grew to like and respect him very much, especially his sense of humor. It was a great pleasure to call him 'Friend". Gene & Nancy Chatfield



Posted by: George & Lorinda Gilley and family Mon July 29, 2013	With fond memories of Uncle Herman. We remember when we got the Torge pop up camper. And we used it a lot before George went into the Air Force. As distance prevents us from attending and offering our condolences in person. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, George, Rindy and family



Posted by: Elaine Welsh Tue July 30, 2013	Betsy, so sorry to read about your dad. It's a sad sad thing to lose a dad and I know you will think of and miss him almost every day, like I've done since my Dad has been gone. Be well and know he loved you all. Elaine



Posted by: Dr. Beau Grosscup Thu September 12, 2013	Dear Torge Family: I just learned of Mr. Torge (as we called him) passing. I was in Oxford last Fall for 1962 50th reunion and wish I had known he was close by. He was very important in my music and personal life while I was a Talawanda trying to play French Horn as he would like me to in the band and orchestra. We all knew then that he was a loving father and so dedicated to his students no matter how sour our playing. With his patient teaching it didn't stay sour for long. A wonderful human being.



Posted by: John Fuetterer; DB; LA; LMB; BsD Sun September 29, 2013	What a terribly sad discovery I have just made. I have just learned that one of the greatest musical minds in my personal circle of acquaintances and dear friends has suffered a much too early demise. It was at Wilson Jr. High School in Hamilton, Ohio, that I, first encountered his smiling face and his extreme kindness toward others; and, indeed, he continued with sharing that kindness with me, personally, as he, devotedly, shared his wonderful sense of humor with me and "learned me how to make a violin SQUEAK". I was quite blessed to have discovered his telephone number several months ago; and, once again, shared a few "Howdys" with him; but, not nearly as many as I would have enjoyed. He will, truly, be missed ~ not only by me; but, by the thousands of others who were blessed by his great musical expertise and friendship.