Comments on: Louis I. Leviticus

By: Robert Riphagen

Robert Riphagen — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:23:17 +0000

Indeed we would have liked to have Mr. Leviticus participate in our school reunion, either in person or through skype. A great man, incredibly strong and incredibly brave. Our sincerest condolences for Mrs. Leviticus and for his family.
Robert Riphagen
Member Organizing Committee Reunion Vondelschool Amsterdam

By: Chris Moll

Chris Moll — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:35:56 +0000

Today I became aware that Louis Levicus died on december 12.
Louis and I were classmates from august 1936 till november 1941 when the Germans closed the public schools for Yewish children; then almost half of our class must go. A few years ago when internet became www, I found articles in the Washing Post about Louis work. In the Netherlands we made a site called Amsterdam zuid / de Zuidelijke Wandelweg. I sent him a mail and I got a response and of course after 70 years one does not remember classmates. Also he wrote an artikle for that site. And now we are organising a reunion of the school, Vondelschool in Amsterdam, we would like him to have in Amsterdam. He , another jewish ‘boy’ Rob Frank and myself may be the only ones who are still living. But now Louis is not coming.
I want to say my condoleances for mrs Leviticus and family.
Chris Moll,
Haarlem
Nederland

By: Joanna Brown

Joanna Brown — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:43:20 +0000

So proud so sad.. …Always in my heart.. Your Loving Daughter Joanna

By: Christina M. Hollis

Christina M. Hollis — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:00:38 +0000

My thoughts and prayers go to Lou’s family. I knew Lou in the late 1970’s and early 80’s at Nebraska Tractor test; I rook many John Deere tractors there for test. I enjoyed Lou so much, he was fun, tough with a great sense of humor. He never spoke of his childhood – I am glad I now know. What a great guy!

By: Christina M. Hollis

Christina M. Hollis — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 23:39:06 +0000

I leave my best wishes and love to the whole family. I knew Lou in the late 1970’s and early 80’s as we tested many tractors at Nebraska Tractor Test, with John Deere. I really liked him and enjoyed his being very much. I had not heard of his Jewish past and of his experience when he was young. I admired you Lou, and always enjoyed you and your wit!

By: David Smith

David Smith — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 02:33:19 +0000

I wanted to express my sympathy to Lou’s family. I first met him when we were Purdue agricultural engineering graduate students in the late 1960’s and later enjoyed talking to him at ASAE national meetings. I always admired his energy and enthusiasm for life. I remember his wit too. One of his comments on a lengthy technical paper was “the greater the spoke, the greater the tire” which struck me as a clever way for a student of off-road traction to make a point!

By: Dennis Mathewson

Dennis Mathewson — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:18:34 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Recently I lost my dear mother,
and found great comfort in the words of Jesus at John 11:11-14,
where he likens death to being asleep, and at John 5:28,29 – “All
those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” For
more, I turn to the website at: http://www.jw.org (Search: Comfort)

By: Kathy Zabel

Kathy Zabel — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 02:40:47 +0000

I am so sad to see that Lou has passed. He was my hero. He autographed his book for me a number of years ago and I treasure it so much. His story was like none other.