This is my dad. He died suddenly, at the age of 62
and a half, on February 20, 2000. My dad was a
psychiatrist who lived and worked in the town of Herborn, Germany. After the loss of my Mom in 1991, I became increasingly worried about him and afraid I might lose him as well. My Dad was a devoted family man and a dedicated doctor. When he died, he not only left me an orphan, he also left a loving girlfriend and a workplace that will be poorer without his firm but gentle guidance. He will always be greatly and painfully missed.
My Dad did not have a simple life. He struggled hard and worked even harder. After my Mom died, my Dad fell into a severe episode of depression. He never regained his old self again, although he came close once, after spending some time in a clinic in Bavaria, Germany. His attempts to rebuild his life failed, but produced a second volume of poetry, after the one he published in Romania in 1969, which is the year I was born. My Dad was a loved and respected man, but most of all, he was - my Dad!! He cared deeply about other people, he was sensitive, and he just knew how to make people feel well in his presence. I will be forever grateful to have known this guy, whom I am so proud to call my father!
Daddy, I will always love you and you will live on in my heart!
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- born September 21, 1937 in Bucharest, Romania
- attended medical school in Bucharest, 1956-1960
- married Dr Clarette Wiener August 17, 1968
- a daughter, Raluca, born August 11, 1969
- emmigrated to Israel (1973), then to Germany (1974)
- since 1974: working as a psychiatrist in Herborn, Germany
- 1984: first heart attack
- 1991: Bypass surgery and loss of my mom
- 1992: second small heart attack
- died February 20, 2000 from a massive heart attack
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My Dad loved to read all kinds of books, and his biggest talent was writing poetry. He published two poetry books, one in Romania (1969) and another in Germany (1999). I am proud to say that I seem to have inherited this talent.
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