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Andy Pursell posted a condolence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
I was fortunate to have Frau Wels as my German teacher for five years and she was always my favorite teacher. She made class such a delight and was constantly spoiling us with her German Bonbons. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on whenever I crack open a Kinder Überraschung. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Alfonso Orsini posted a condolence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
I am having trouble with this from China and hoping my fourth attempt works. Christina I send heartfelt condolences to you and yours. I loved your mom, who was one of my favorite colleagues ever. She had a wonderful ironic sense of humor but she was also always warm and caring. My favorite story of hers was when she reported, rather nonplussed, that a little grade 8 Korean boy in ESL, who obviously had a crush on her, told her “ madam, you must have been very beautiful in your day” she reported the story in a whisper and then began laughing so hard I had to pat her on the back to help her recover. Renata was such an intelligent, urbane, dignified, and warm person. Rest well, dear Renata, and see you again in the ethereal faculty meeting where there are no announcements, just wine and snacks and good conversation.
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Debra A. Tavares posted a condolence
Friday, January 15, 2021
Renate was a Wunder! She regaled all with her adventures, enlightened us with her sophisticated world view, and had a wicked sense of humor that made her a joy to be with. A wonderful colleague, she will be missed by all.
Deb Tavares
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Joseph and Carolyn Borlo posted a condolence
Friday, January 15, 2021
Dear good friend Renate
How we laughed! and Cried !
We grew up in the same hard time of
old world 1940s. We read the same deep
thoughts of the century. We sang together
at the tables of Old Vienna. “Pinke-Pinke”
You were my funny friend always
Miss you. You are a loving and caring
daughter, Kristina,
Our condolences go out to you and your family.
Rest in Peace dear Renate
.Joseph and Carolyn Borlo
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Chip Lamb posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Wunderbare Lehrerin - und eine Freundin von mir - die wir vermissen werden. Ruhe in Frieden Frau Wels
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Maria Teresa McNeilly-Anta posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Renate’s sense of humor was legendary. When I started working at NA, she volunteered to be my mentor. I will never forget Renate’s humor and advice: “Don’t let your skirt drop in middle of class and all will be well.” Rest in peace dear Renate.
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Rich DiBianca posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Renate was a dedicated educator who loved her students and was loved by them. She might also have had the best sense of humor of any German speaker in history. Her Halloween costumes were legendary. She will be missed.
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Franz Keller lit a candle
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Frau Wels holds a very special place in my life and in my heart. As a student of hers for four years at NA, she was patient, kind and an understanding friend and teacher to me. I was far from a model student, and had a difficult time finding my place at NA at times. I think she took sympathy on that, and was always there to lend encouragement and give me a kick in the rear when I needed it. My sarcasm and sharp sense of humor was only matched by that of Frau Wels -- and boy could she offer up some zingers! I thoroughly enjoyed learning German under her tutelage, and it became one of the classes I actually looked forward to attending in high school. At the end of four years, Frau Wels wrote the recommendation letter for my college applications. I will forever be indebted to her for that, as it set me off on a new journey I might not have embarked upon had it not been for her help. I only regret that I did not stay in touch with her over the years. To her family I offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers. And to Frau Wels; Danke schön. Ich werde dich nie vergessen.
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Kristina Wels Posted Jan 15, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Franz! I remember you from school and I know you were always one of mom's favorites (ssshhh) :) You always made her laugh, and she talked about you often. Hope you are well...
~ Kristina
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Franz Keller Posted Jan 19, 2021 at 10:41 AM
Kristina, that just fills my heart with such joy. I always wondered what my teachers thought of me, for better or for worse hahah! Your mom was just such a wonderful person and fantastic teacher, and my own parents loved her for being both tough and caring to me, just as they were. It must've been a German/Austrian thing. I remember you as well and hope you are finding strength during these difficult times. May warm memories of your mom and her eternal love carry you through. - Franz
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Cathy Pursell lit a candle
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Renate’s empathy, intelligence, and wicked sense of humor made her a wonderful friend and colleague. She was a devoted educator who truly loved her students. Being the only German teacher, my two boys were lucky enough to be in her classes for a total of nine years! My husband still went to her class every “back to school night” because he just loved to chat and catch up with her. Whenever we are in Europe, we still all hunt for the Kinder Eggs she use to hand out as prizes in class. I do miss all of those lunches and faculty teas I spent enjoying Renate’s company. And the time she played her accordion - what fun! God’s blessings to the Empress of the Study Hall.
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Eddie Pursell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I will always hold a special fondness for my four years as a student in Renate’s German class and my time spent on staff with her at NA. Rare is the teacher who can stand in front of a room of students that spanned grades 7-11 and find a way to reach and to teach them. She was patient and kind and funny as hell. While some of my German language skills may have faded with time, my memories of the joy in that class and of my time spent with “Frau Wels” are indelible. I’m terribly sorry for your loss.
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David Dodd posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
I was sorry to hear of Renate's death. She was a good friend to me when I worked at Newark Academy, and her intelligence and dry humor always made the Foreign Language Office a wonderful place to work.
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Scott Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Kristina we will miss your Mom. She always made us laugh and we always exchanged postcards during the summer about some crazy made-up student who had many issues that she would be teaching for class in the fall. She would laugh!!
Eternal be Renate's memory.
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Michele Malinchak posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Renate's deadpan humor is my favorite memory of subbing at Newark Academy in the nineties. God rest her beautiful soul. My condolences to friends and family.
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Pegeen Galvin posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
Dear Kristina,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She brought such joy to her students, to us, her colleagues, and to the whole school community. So beautiful, funny, warm, and loving to people, to kids, and to animals! My heart is broken at her loss - and for you. It's so hard. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. Love, Pegeen
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Joe Ball posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
I have fond memories of sitting in the Newark Academy dining room having lunch with Renata. She brought humor and love to her colleagues as well as her students. Rest In Peace Renata.
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Bill Blaskopf posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
I always remember speaking with Renate. She was truly one of the Good People.
Bill Blaskopf
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Luis A. Gómez posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2021
My truly sincere sympathy to the family. Remate was a great fellow worker with a wonderful sense of humor. May she Rest In Peace. From Luis A. Gómez.
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noramn schafler posted a condolence
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Kristina,
I was so saddened to read about your Mom's passing in today's Star-Ledger. She always brought a smile to everyone's face and we will all cherish her memory.
Norm Schafler
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