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Edward

Offenhartz

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Edward Offenhartz, of Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully at home in Canton, CT on September 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1928, Ed was a beloved the son of the late Anna and Hyman Offenhartz – and brother to Harvey Offenhartz and the late Mitchell Offenhartz. In 1948, he graduated with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn at age twenty. In 1970, he successfully completed The Program for Management Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. An accomplished Engineer and proud American, Ed was a Project Director for Development of the Heat Shield used in the Apollo Space Program, and a key player in the development of KH-9 HEXAGON (or Big Bird). While his professional accomplishments were varied and extraordinary, Ed’s greatest pride was his family: his sixty year marriage to Edith Enevoldsen Offenhartz, his children: Debra Offenhartz & Jeff Eulau, Marc & Gail Offenhartz, Beth & Pete Carlson, Kay & Todd Christopher, David & Katie Offenhartz and his grandchildren: Josh, Anna , Ben, Emma ,Scott, Will, Nathan, Eric and James. A service will be held at noon on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the FVJC-Emek Shalom, 55 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT. The family will welcome visitors at home, 70 Lawton Road, Canton, CT immediately following the funeral through Tuesday at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McLean Hospice, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 or to your favorite charity .

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From: Samuel

From Canton Connecticut, CT

Posted On: June 11, 2022

Dear Grandpa Ed,
Hello my name is Samuel or David's son. I never actually got to meet you but I have heard some pretty amazing things about you like building the Heat Shield or working with the CIA. You sound like a pretty cool guy and i wish i got to meet you before you passed away.

Love Samuel Edison Offenhartz

From: Dave Offenhartz

From Canton, CT

Posted On: October 6, 2012

Dad,

You instilled many values that I try to adhere to. You are missed, loved, and Your Memory and Presence is with all of those whose lives you touched. You'd have been amazed at the outpouring of support and number of folks who attended your funeral. Also, your humble nature could not comprehend the number of Lives that you positively impacted, proof of which shows up daily in the mail and or email.

I am grateful to have had the chance to bond with you over the past few years, and grieve not only the loss of "Pops", but also the death of a close and respected Friend.

Your Memory shall live on in perpetuity, and I know You'll continue to "have my back", as always. Rest in Peace, Dad. Your daily presence is missed, but the pain will ultimately be quashed by the Fond Memories of Your Long, Successful,and Loving 84.5 years....

Again, I love and miss You- for the rest of my days in this lifetime~

Dave O.

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