From Glenn & Carol Petersen:
A memorial service for Hans is scheduled for this next Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax, WA. Bishop Martin Wells will preach. Members of Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale and also Tapestry, a woman's choral group, will sing.
We will celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection.
All are welcome.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
NYC Hans Memorial Get-Together
Where: McCarren Park in Brooklyn (Greenpoint)
We'll be near the running track (near intersection of Lorimer and Driggs)
L-Train Bedford or Lorimer stop, G train Nassau stop
When: Sunday, April 18th, 2010 (12 noon thru 2pm or whenever).
What: bring memories, food, frisbies,
Weather: If weather is rainy or too cold, we'll be at local restaurant tba.
A couple of Obertones-related images passed along from those in attendance:
We'll be near the running track (near intersection of Lorimer and Driggs)
L-Train Bedford or Lorimer stop, G train Nassau stop
When: Sunday, April 18th, 2010 (12 noon thru 2pm or whenever).
What: bring memories, food, frisbies,
Weather: If weather is rainy or too cold, we'll be at local restaurant tba.
A couple of Obertones-related images passed along from those in attendance:
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Boulder/Denver event
I'm a Boulder resident willing to organize or host a Hans memorial if folks are interested. I thought there might be enough of his friends in the Denver/Boulder area to warrant this, and as I wasn't able to make the services in the Bay area, I would like to meet up with others who also have loving memories of Hans. Please contact me if interested.
Kathy McCardwell (OC '06)
502.321.4546
Kathy McCardwell (OC '06)
502.321.4546
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Los Angeles
My name is Christyn Koschmann -- my husband Hans Koschmann and Hans Knut were roommates in their first year at PLTS (deeming Hans Knut the name "Light Hans" and my husband, in comparison, "Dark Hans"). We currently live in LA and were not able to make it to Hans' funeral, though were wondering if there was a need to facilitate a get-together of sorts in Southern California. I know Carl lives down here, and is my memory serves me some of Carl's extended family live in the area, too. We would be happy to put together something if Carl or other friends or family members are on board. We are saddened, of course, that we were not able to join in the community at the funeral and feel a bit disconnect grieving alone here in LA.
In peace,
Christyn and Hans Koschmann
502.417.3132
christynh@mac.com
In peace,
Christyn and Hans Koschmann
502.417.3132
christynh@mac.com
Donations
Hans Petersen Memorial Fund:
Hans' parents have indicated that all funds to the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund will be directed to (1) Global Health Ministries and Maasai Health Systems, (2) Petersen Family Habitat for Humanity Build in Guatemala, and (3) Holden Village.
Checks can be made payable to “University Lutheran Chapel,” with a note that it’s for the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund. Designated online contributions can also be made securely on the Chapel's website with the designation that it’s for the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund.
University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
In addition:
From Rev. David Reese Weasley:
"I've just made a donation in Hans's memory to Lutherans Concerned of North America, the primary advocacy group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender folks in the ELCA, Hans's denomination. I know this was an issue that was important to him, and I would invite you to participate. Here is their web address: http://www.lcna.org/lcna/donations"
If you would like to do more:
Several people have asked about donating to causes in Hans' honor, and possibly coming together to support something in or around Oberlin/Lorain County in line with Hans' activities and beliefs. If you are interested in such an effort, or have any ideas, please email me.
Hans' parents have indicated that all funds to the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund will be directed to (1) Global Health Ministries and Maasai Health Systems, (2) Petersen Family Habitat for Humanity Build in Guatemala, and (3) Holden Village.
Checks can be made payable to “University Lutheran Chapel,” with a note that it’s for the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund. Designated online contributions can also be made securely on the Chapel's website with the designation that it’s for the Hans K. Petersen Memorial Fund.
University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
In addition:
From Rev. David Reese Weasley:
"I've just made a donation in Hans's memory to Lutherans Concerned of North America, the primary advocacy group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender folks in the ELCA, Hans's denomination. I know this was an issue that was important to him, and I would invite you to participate. Here is their web address: http://www.lcna.org/lcna/donations"
If you would like to do more:
Several people have asked about donating to causes in Hans' honor, and possibly coming together to support something in or around Oberlin/Lorain County in line with Hans' activities and beliefs. If you are interested in such an effort, or have any ideas, please email me.
Oberlin memorial, Wed, Apr 21
Friday, April 9, 2010
Portland
A handful of Obies in Portland, Oregon plan to celebrate Hans and share memories of him Saturday evening in Portland, OR (location TBD, likely N or NE Portland). Anyone, Obie or not, is welcome. Please contact 
Bill Lascher at 805-746-7112 or blascher@gmail.com to find out the specific location and time.
Bill Lascher at 805-746-7112 or blascher@gmail.com to find out the specific location and time.
Funeral Sunday, Berkeley CA
Sunday, April 11, 2010
4:00 p.m
Reception following
University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue (at Haste)
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6230
email: administrator@ulcberkeley.org
website: www.ulcberkeley.org
Housing
People traveling in from outside the Bay Area, please see this post about possible housing arrangements.
4:00 p.m
Reception following
University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue (at Haste)
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6230
email: administrator@ulcberkeley.org
website: www.ulcberkeley.org
Parking
Cal public lot across the street from the Chapel. $1 for 2 hours, $2 thereafter. Enter on Haste or Channing.
People traveling in from outside the Bay Area, please see this post about possible housing arrangements.
Chicago memorial picnic, Sunday
Hans Petersen Memorial Picnic on Montrose Point
4:00 PM, Sunday, April 11, 2010
Please join us for a picnic and memorial ceremony to celebrate the life of our dear friend. It will be windy right by the lake, but there are grills available for cooking. Bring food or drink and your stories and songs. And no matter the temperature, swimming, we've learned, is always possible.
Look for the Montrose Beach House as you come down Montrose Drive.
Contact: Melissa Simon (216) 978-1825
Please join us for a picnic and memorial ceremony to celebrate the life of our dear friend. It will be windy right by the lake, but there are grills available for cooking. Bring food or drink and your stories and songs. And no matter the temperature, swimming, we've learned, is always possible.
Look for the Montrose Beach House as you come down Montrose Drive.
Contact: Melissa Simon (216) 978-1825
Map
Puyallup, WA - Saturday
We are gathering in Puyallup to share memories and stories of Hans and want to open it up to everyone.
Location:
7616 131st St. Ct. E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Time:
Saturday, April 10
2:00-6:00pm
(open house, can come and go as able)
Contact Person:
Diane Klavano
253-298-1203
Location:
7616 131st St. Ct. E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Time:
Saturday, April 10
2:00-6:00pm
(open house, can come and go as able)
Contact Person:
Diane Klavano
253-298-1203
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Request for photos
From Jakki Kelley:
I am Jakki, one of Hans' housemates in Oakland. We are setting up a memorial for Hans and we would like people who loved Hans to send us a few of their favorite photos of him. Please email the photos to jaclynakelley@gmail.com. Thank you all for sharing. Please stop by our house if you can to remember Hans with us. We are struggling to fathom this devastating loss.
DC gathering Saturday
If you live in the DC metropolitan area and knew and loved Hans Petersen, please come to an impromptu gathering we're having to honor our dear friend. Gathering will be in Takoma Park, MD on Saturday, April 10th starting at 11am and going till whenever. Contact Ellen Kittredge at ellen@ellenkittredge.com for more info, or call 202-577-1940. Please bring food or drink and whatever stories you'd like to share. We'll be singing, eating, hugging, laughing and crying together as we try to make sense of this loss.
Updated: Please also bring musical instruments and photos if you have them.
Updated: Please also bring musical instruments and photos if you have them.
Service Friday in Berkeley
From Rachel Medema: "There's a service tomorrow (Friday April 9th) at 11:15 am at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley."
Notes and flowers
Messages to Hans' family can be sent to:
Petersen Family
c/o University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
The church will collect them and make sure the family gets them. His parents and sister are arriving in SF this evening with his brother en route.
Update:
A fellow pastor in Anchorage, where Hans' father serves, says communications can also be sent
c/o/ Central Lutheran Church
1420 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK
99501
Petersen Family
c/o University Lutheran Chapel
2425 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
The church will collect them and make sure the family gets them. His parents and sister are arriving in SF this evening with his brother en route.
Update:
A fellow pastor in Anchorage, where Hans' father serves, says communications can also be sent
c/o/ Central Lutheran Church
1420 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK
99501
Ongoing in the Bay Area
From Catherine Bodnar, OC'03, housemates with Hans:
"If any local people want any information or just a place to be they should feel free to stop by our house: 651 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA. They can also call or email."
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