Ernie Juhn

[isaacah]

Hi.

Ernie was, always, one of my favorite people.  I remember a time of a New
York regional convention at a Day's Inn in New York City when Ernie was one
of the two people who showed up for my Sunday class.  We had a wonderful
time because Ernie combined so many rare qualities: first, he was a Mensch,
he also had experience, European and American, knowledge of the piano and
its tone, knowledge of people and a profound sense of right.  He also had a
particular sense of humor combining the  Viennese and the American humerous
way of looking at life and at people.
Ernie had the rare gift of developing a rapport that was unique to the
person to whom he was relating.  He and I had a special rappor, as he had
with many others, when we met there was never a need for introductory
proprieties,  we just continued from where we had left off last week or last
year when we last met.
He didn't like some of the P.T.G. politics and he had the integrity to stand
up and say so.  I'm not sure if we're striving in the same direction Ernie
wanted us to head but times do change and so do attitudes and opinions.
In the end Ernie left us his complete dedication to the P.T.G., a dedication
beyond politics and beyond occasional dissatisfactions.  Those of us who
knew him well have been touched by Grace.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ruth Phillips" <webb50@comcast.net>
To: "CAUT" <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 7:16 PM
Subject: Ernie Juhn


>
>
> Ladies and gentlemen:
>
> This came from Ruth Juhn, Ernie's wife, and she asked that it be
> sent to the PTG members.
>
> 3/20/03
> To My fellow PTG members:
>
> I am deeply touched by the outpouring of your love, support and
> compassion that is coming my way as well as the noble way that you
> showed your appreciation for what Ernie did for PTG.  I thank you
> from the bottom of my heart for all the gifts that came my way.
>
> Ernie loved PTG in an unselfish manner and wanted to improve on
> everything so that everyone would be proud to be a member.  I am
> going to feel the loss of Ernie for a long time and so will my son Daniel
> who has been an inspiration to me and gives me a lot of emotional
> support.  I admire the organization for sharing their knowledge
unselfishly
> with their fellow technicians.  We enjoyed every convention in which we
> had opportunities to meet all of our friends.  Again all my thanks for all
> your love coming my way.
>
> Sincerely,
> Ruth Juhn
>
> Now that the fund-raiser is drawing to a close, here is a last update.
> You all donated nearly $16,000.00.  You can be extremely proud of
> how you came through to help Ernie, and he was more grateful than
> I could tell you.  A complete accounting has been given to the Home
> Office.
>
> The last time I visited Ruth, she sent me home with Ernie's Golden
> Hammer.  She asked me to send it to Kansas City for the PTG museum,
> in keeping with Ernie's wishes, and that is where it is.  It was the pride
> of Ernie's life.
>
> Those of you who know Ruth were aware that she was thrown by a
> hit-and-run driver a few years ago.  With many broken bones, she is still
> very stiff and sore, and this past year was a tremendously difficult time
> for her.  So what you all did for them was really needed and appreciated.
> So for Ruth Juhn, and myself and my Ruth,
>
> Fraternally yours,
> "Webb"
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