Traute Page Obituary

As the world gets politically far right, I wish I had the courage and inspiration of Traute as I believe there are battles to be fought that she would not turn away from. We were blessed to have her then and hope her example will encourage others to fight on.

Traute lived an amazing life of service and support for all that is good. She was the support and guadian angel for many around the world. In Charleston she became a wonderful friend to me and the Clowns Bazaar. After I moved elsewhere my visits back were incomplete without a stop at Yonges Island to once again encounter the very presence of this remarkable woman and often her delightful family that she loved so much.

Traute will always be an inspiration for me. She first visited the Clowns Bazaar in Charleston after Mary Staples had told her about it. She then became a supporter of the effort and me. I cherish every visit I had with her after I moved from Charleston and will always remember her and her wonderful family. We were all blessed by an amazing presence.

Through this text I would like to convey my most sincere greetings to the Traute family. I had the enormous pleasure of meeting her when I was a student at the College of Charleston, and later meeting her on her visits to Uruguay. A big hug to Rene and Emily who welcomed me on Thanksgiving more than 20 years ago, here is a photo from those days. Love from Uruguay
Ines Dabarca Azzarini

Dear Family of Traute Lafrenz. It is with love and reverence in my heart that I learned today from a German friend about Traute passing on to the next.... I wrote a personal letter to Traute's daughter about 6 months ago. It was a peculiar letter that I always hoped to receive a response to but never expected. I wish you all the very very best. I am glad that me and my friend H who I wanted to bring to meet you, one time happened to be in Charleston together, so close to you. So connected to you. We love you for an eternity. /Sofi

Dear Dr. Meyer,

I have been reading with deep admiration the tributes and stories about your amazing and remarkable mother. (I met her briefly on one of your medical visits to North Carolina some years ago).

So I send you my sympathy and warmest regards,

Michael Navascues
6508 Falconbridge Road
Chapel Hill nc 27517

We grieve the loss of Traute. A lovely soul who set an example for others to follow. Injustice is humanity´s common enemy.

"The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high
and heroic temper." - Aristotle

I am a stranger to you living in Layton, Utah. I happened to have spent my morning today reading all about the White Rose movement and saw that the last remaining member's funeral service would be held this very morning. I would love to have been able to send a white rose bouquet, but wasn't able to make arrangements soon enough and also worried that it might become intrusive for your family.

Of course there is very little that can be said of such courage and additional praise adds very little. You should know, however, that her heroics as well as the other of the movement are still inspiring people the world over. Such remarkable courage will always be remembered.

Aaron Nydegger, Layton UT

On behalf of the White Rose Foundation, Munich and personally, I pay tribute to Traute Lafrenz, her lucidity and courage. She was in the resistance because she thought it was important and necessary. Thank you also for your support of the White Rose Foundation over the decades. Hildegard Kronawitter, Chairwoman

Mein aufrichtiges Beileid für die Familie einer beeindruckenden, mutigen Frau. Ich hatte das Privileg sie als Kind (sie war die Jugendfreundin meiner Mutter, Ester Klass) in Ulm und Jahrzehnte später (2010) in Yonges Island, S.C. zu treffen.
Ich bin dankbar, dass ich sie kennenlernen durfte - und für Ihren beispielhaften Mut, für ihre Überzeugungen einzustehen.
Jutta Klass (Hamburg)

During the Chicago years, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Page at Grant Place. It was the local and national headquarters of the Anthroposophical Society in America. After listening to me practice singing for an event she commented, "The human voice is my favorite instrument." She may not have been referring to my voice but what a human being is capable of creating. This was a lasting memory. Her passion for working with individuals with special needs has impacted my journey and I find myself on the other end of the Mississippi, in New Orleans working with a Camphill affiliate- similar to her courageous and life-changing initiative with Esperanza! She was a powerhouse! Journey on dear Traute!

May Dr. Page rest in peace. She was a true inspiration and shared her experiences in the Nazi resistance group called the White Rose. I will always remember her strength, kindness, and integrity. Attached is a photo of her exhibit in the White Rose Memorial at the University of Munich.

Mein aufrichtiges Beileid. Im Gedenken an eine mutige, aufrechte Frau.

You are one of my heroes

I want to thank Mrs. Page for being a brave and tough lady, a true role model

Dear Traute!
Thank you for what you did for us together with Sophie, Hans and all the others.
Your legacy is in my DNA. My family will forever remain active anti-fascists.

What a splendid human being! And a splendid life well-lived, an example to us all. As an expert on the White Rose anti-Nazi resistance, I know well that Traute Lafrenz Page was among the very best of them, and among the very best than humanity has ever produced. I have profound respect for her, and send her family my sympathies and warmest wishes. I will make a contribution to the Acorn School in her memory and honor. Dr Jud Newborn

Bill and I were so saddened to read of Traute's passing this morning. The end of an era for sure. We were glad to see her wonderful story was in the obit so all can see what a hero she really was. We have fond memories of Traute and Bill driving to classes at the Citadel together and his being her "boy toy". Here's a photo of her I found on my computer, taken in 2007. Much sympathy and many condolences to the family. Love, Bruce and Bill Krucke