Monday, August 5, 2024
Willy Kahrl was my dear friend since our days at Shaker Heights High. One highlight of our shared time was that we attended a late community theater play which was interrupted to allow everyone to wish each other Happy New Year. In college, he invited me to brunch since he was at Yale and I was near bye at Wesleyan. I was honored to attend his wedding and years later I visited him and his family in California with my wife to be, Amy. Ten years ago, he encouraged me to attend our 50th Shaker high school reunion, during which I was able to spend time visiting with him and Kathy. I truly will miss him. His humor, compassion, friendship and ability to tell compelling stories will always hold a warm place in my heart.