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Condolence From: Lori, Tom, Madisen, Cole and Austin
Condolence: Diane - You have been in my thoughts since I heard the news. When I think of you and Henk, I think of your laughter and obvious affection for each other. I think of your adventures and your travels together. I think of y'all's generosity and hospitality and love. I also think of your sneakiness (example: paying the restaurant bill behind our backs). May you find some peace and comfort in your memories of such a wonderful man.

Leslie, Valerie, Tina and Lotti and families: what an amazing example of what made a good dad/step-dad/opa. I am so very sorry.

As our Jewish friends say "may his memory be a blessing."

Love, Lori, Tom, Madisen, Cole and Austin.
Thursday August 10, 2017
Condolence From: John and Donna Tanzi
Condolence: Dearest Diane and Family,

Together, you laughed and talked and enjoyed the richness of life...I know you miss Henk everyday, as we will. He was a peach and so very kind. Our prayers and many rosaries are being said for Henk. I know he hears them.

With all our love and sympathy.

John and Donna Tanzi
Thursday August 03, 2017
Condolence From: Don Deily
Condolence: My heartfelt sympathy to Henk's family, friends, and colleagues. Henk and I were colleagues at Cognex for some years and I always enjoyed his friendly humor, his intelligence, and helpfulness. He will be missed. -Don
Wednesday August 02, 2017
Condolence From: Linda and Tom Vorrasi
Condolence: Diane, Our deepest sympathies. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Tom Vorrasi
Tuesday August 01, 2017
Condolence From: Sandy hirschhorn
Condolence: My condolences to Diane and the schalke family. I really enjoyed getting to know Henk at bose. He was a lovely person and fun to be around. I will always remember the time Alice and I had drinks with Diane and Henk at their lovely wells Maine home . I will miss him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Tuesday August 01, 2017
Condolence From: Mike Spofford
Condolence: I am very sad to hear of Henk's passing. Henk had an amazing gift of making everyone around him feel important by being genuinely interested in each person's life. I am very fortunate to have worked with Henk at Cognex. His calming, jovial demeanor will forever have an impact on my life. He will be missed.
Monday July 31, 2017
Condolence From: Kris Swanson
Condolence: Henk was one of the most influential men in my life and I had the great fortune of working with him at two different companies during our careers. Over the years, I greatly appreciated his advice and wisdom and was always impressed by the way he combined excellence in engineering with caring human relationships in his management. I will never forget his wonderful smile and laugh and the warmth that he demonstrated in his connections with others. He was truly unique and we will all miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Schalke family.
Sunday July 30, 2017
Condolence From: Alan & Patti Burns
Condolence: We are so very sad. We have lost a dear friend and will always miss him. Henk was an unselfish,joyful and highly intelligent person who we had the privilege of knowing since meeting him and Diane on safari in Kenya almost 25 years ago. We attended their wedding 20 years ago. Henk and Diane were always so generous. We enjoyed comparing world travels with them. They were a source of inspiration in their ability to really experience the cultures of their destinations. We've shared many laughs with them and have been fortunate to have seen them from time-to-time over the years in the SF Bay Area, Massachusetts and Maine. We'll never forget how Henk helped Patti understand and prepare for her total hip surgery last year. Our hearts go out to Diane and wish we could be with her in person but our love and hugs are there in spirit. Henk will live on in our memories.
Saturday July 29, 2017
Condolence From: Nancye and John Tuttle
Condolence: We are deeply saddened at Henk's passing. He was a pleasure to know and I so enjoyed volunteering with him at the Habitat ReStore and also was delighted when he started teaching at South Coast Senior College. He was a delightful person and I will miss talking with him. May he rest in peace.
Nancye Tuttle
Friday July 28, 2017
Condolence From: Sue and Dick Snyder
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to all of the Schalke family. We knew Henk as a master woodworker, excellent engineer, and traveling companion, but most of all as a dear friend who will be greatly missed.

Sue and Dick Snyder
Wednesday July 26, 2017
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