Oberlin 10th reunion

Many of us in town for the '02-'04 reunion, and others already in town, met and joined hands and shared memories of Hans this morning next to 'his' brick by the Oberlin Heritage Center. The specifics were varied, but the themes were clear - Hans was a unique and positive impact on us all, he was full of enthusiasm, a deep lover of life and all its parts, often unclothed, and, while he is gone far too soon for any of our liking, he is present with us still and always.

The gathering was followed this afternoon by a trip to Chance Creek. As of posting, the participants have not yet returned, so we cannot yet report on any involvement of law enforcement.

Oberlin Reunion Weekend

Saturday, May 29th
4pm
Gather at the Little Red Schoolhouse on S. Professor St just south of the con.
Songs, reflection, and prayer, followed by a hike through town/the arb for those who can make it.
Ending before dinner at 6.

Memorial service in Colfax

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.

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:

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

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

Oberlin memorial, Wed, Apr 21

Wednesday, April 21
7pm
Christ Church Oberlin
162 South Main Street
Oberlin, Ohio 44074

More details soon.  This service and celebration will be in addition to plans made for reunion weekend 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.

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

Map

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.

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."

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."