FINKEN – Hermann

Heartfelt thoughts to Marjo and all. Much love.

Dear Marjo, Lucas & Amy, Franc & Jessica and to Hermann’s grandchildren,

It is with great sadness that we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all, and we are all in disbelief. Sometime words cannot describe how we are truly feeling of the sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend Hermann. Hermann was like a relative, a brother and a very loyal mentor who was always there to help and support in anyway possible. Hermann was very proud of his family in their combined achievements and he will be greatly missed, and I believe his legacy will continue on. We are going to miss Hermann very much, the late night dinners, a good old chat over tea & coffee. Hermann would tell me to not make the espresso coffee too strong, but it was the only way to keep us all awake late at night. I will greatly miss Hermann turning up in his white van and dropping by to say hello, having a good old chat & having a mild strength coffee together.

It has been a 30 year friendship and has been an honor to have met and known you during this time. Good night Hermann and rest in peace mate.

With deepest sympathy.
Frank Mannuzza for the Mannuzza family

With deepest sympathy

Dear Marjo, Lucas, Frank and families, please accept my sincerest and heartfelt sympathy for the devastating loss of one so dear to you all. Herman was dear to so many and I count myself extremely fortunate to have met the extended Finken family and to have been welcomed into the warm and loving home and the beautiful workshop where such wonderful things were produced by a master craftsman. Although, we have not spoken since moving to Geelong, Herman often came to mind when faced with an engineering problem that he would have solved in a moment. I will never forget what a beautiful man he was and what a lovely welcoming family he has. Our thoughts are of you and the fine young men you have with you. Take care ,stay strong. We will be in to see you when we are next in Gippsland. Best and enduring regards
Leon and Brenda Ryan

Dear Marjo, Lucas & Amy, Franc & Jessica, William, Eva and Heidi
I am sadden by the departure of your loved one
Hermann was an amazing person
I will miss all the conversations we had
Such intelligence I have never found in anyone
We all have lost such a wonderful caring person
I feel so much for your loss
I pray our Lord will comfort you in these times
Love Kathleen

So sorry to hear about Hermann, I was talking to him only last Monday. Condolences to Marjo, Lucas, Franc & their families at this sad time. Mick, Denise & Glenn Samson

Dearest Marjo – Lucas & Amy, Frank & Jessica, William, Eva and Heidi,

I am so very saddened, heartbroken, that Hermann has passed. My most sincere condolences to you all.

Marjo, we go back a long way, back to 1979. You are family.

I always felt Hermann was like an older brother, and you, a sister.

May he find peace with Jesus, now. And I hope, in time you and the family will find comfort in God’s blessing.

Sending you all my love.

Robert ✌❤🙏

Dear Marjo Lucas’s ,Franc and Families sorry to here about Hermann our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Pam & Col Widdows

Dear Lucas, Amy, Franc, Jess, William, Eva and Heidi,
We would like to extend our condoleances for your loss to all of you.
We still can’t understand it. It is such a shock to all of us. As it is not possible for us to come to Hermanns funeral, we want you to know that we will be thinking of you.
Please take good care of Marjo.
Lots of love
Oma Enny, Inge, Sanne and Ben

Dear Marjo and the Finken family,

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to you all and tell you how he will be missed. Herman always went the extra mile to help and mentor me as a junior target shooter and always would offer advice throughout my adult years.

I will miss dropping in for a chat and sharing our stories. Thank you Herman!

Dear Marjo, Lucas, Franc and family

I cannot express how very shocked and dazed I am with the notice of Hermann’s passing. He was larger than life, stronger than Zeus and clever than Athena (goddess of reason and wisdom). I will never forget his and your kindness after my ex left. A huge shoulder to cry on and a willing ear to listen. The many dinners and discussions. Hermann was inquisitive and so very, very clever. Always striving for the best for his family and for those that he created goods, items and bits and bobs for. His love of animals and absolute intolerance to cruelty. His understanding of not only the how of things, but the why and the where. He was immensely interesting to talk to and I will miss him greatly.

My deepest sympathy and condolences. I so understand this will not bring him back to us.

But know that he was unique, special and by me will always be fondly remembered.

Hail our dear Hermann!

From my boys Lachlan and Sean Roberts, from my Partner Mat Howell, from my Step Daughter Elizabeth Howell and from the very bottom of my very heavy Heart Rita Bordin

Dear Marjo, Lucas, Frank and family. I sincerely send my deepest sympathies to you. Herman was such a character and brilliant family man. Devastated for you, I hope your memories bring you some comfort.
Thinking of you, Brendan O’Loughlin

Dear Marjo, Lucas, Franc & family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Such a devastating loss. Our family always enjoyed Herman’s company and conversation. A true mind of the world. I hope your memories will bring some comfort.
Our family sends our sincere condolences.
Brendan O’Loughlin

Our deepest heartful thoughts to you all Hermann will be sadly missed by us all keeping you all in our thoughts Kim Laurie coote

Dear Marjo, Lucas, Franc and family, myself and Nicole pass on our deepest heart felt sympathy, condolences and support to you all during this difficult time.

Hermann was more than just a dear Friend but more like a part of our family always willing to lend a hand give advice and to just have a chat and a laugh.

Many late night chats laughs and coffees where always enjoyed together, and the old pop over for a hour always turned into an enjoyable few hours, always spent in conversation and laughter with a few cups of coffee and tea to go along with it, these memory’s and many more will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Hermann thank you for your friendship, you will be dearly missed a rememberby so many who had the great pleasure of knowing you rest in peace mate until we meet again.

Nick & Nicole Mannuzza and Family

Liebe Marjo, Lucas, Franc mit Familien,

mit Bestürzung müssen wir hören, dass Hermann verstorben ist. Als Monika mir sagte, dass Hermann stirbt, wollte ich das nicht glauben. Unser Hermann? Unmöglich.
Ich sagte, ich möchte morgen aufwachen und alles war nur ein böser Traum. Doch leider kam es anders.

Hermann und ich gingen zusammen zur Schule und machten zusammen eine Berufsausbildung zum Feinmechaniker. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Motorräder, schrauben, eine intensive Freundschaft.

In der Ausbildung kam schon sein außergewöhnliches Talent zum Vorschein, was ihn später für immer auszeichnete: Maschinenbau und Technik zu verstehen, zu planen und zu konstruieren und dann das Ganze noch gekonnt in Präzision umzusetzen. In Hermann-Perfekt-Style. Keine halben Sachen. Ein Handwerker par excMonellence. Wenn andere am Ende waren und Projekte aufgaben, kam Hermann mit Lösungen ins Spiel: dann anfangen, wenn andere aufhören. Geht nicht – gibst nicht.

Wir hatten auch ein paar außergewöhnliche und aufrichtige Lehrer, die uns wichtige Hinweise fürs Leben gaben. Sachen, die heute verpönt sind: selbstständig denken, alles hinterfragen, egal von wem gesagt und sich selber ein Urteil bilden. Bauchgefühl und gesunden Menschenverstand zu haben. Das hat uns, und ihn besonders, geprägt. Auch war ihm sein Vater besonders wichtig. Wichtig war ihm auch Loyalität zu den Seinen. Er war immer ehrlich und geradeaus und sagte dir, was er denkt. Kommt nicht bei jedem gut an, doch damit konnte er leben.

Auch wenn wir tausende Kilometer von einander entfernt lebten, haben wir und häufig besucht und hatten wieder tolle Zeiten. Stundenlange Internettelefonate waren die Regel. Diese Gespräche vermisse ich jetzt schmerzlich. Auch unsere Frauen sind auf einem Level, und wir hatten gemeinsame Pläne Australien nochmal richtig unsicher zu machen. ………….

Das müssen wir nun auf ein späteres Leben verlegen.
Hermann hatte Pläne, die für 2 Leben gereicht hätten.
Seine Gene hätten ihm ein langes Leben erlauben sollen.
Mit ihm verliere ich meinen besten Freund, der immer loyal war und auf den ich zu 100 % zählen konnte. Eine außergewöhnliche und intensive Freundschaft.

Danke
Hermann old Boy, machs gut.

Wir sehen uns
Willi

Dear Lucas & Franc,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to you & your families.

Hermann was the most charismatic man I have ever met and will miss him terribly. His passion for everything in life was truly inspiring.

Liebe Marjo und Familie,

wir haben das ein oder andere Mal im Internet gegoogelt, was Herman und Familie in Australien wohl macht. Leider haben wir heute erfahren müssen, dass Hermann viel zu früh verstorben ist. Unsere Großmütter waren Schwestern und ich habe in jungen Jahren in Herzogenrath Worm viel Zeit mit Hermann verbracht. Lang, lang ist es her. Unser herzlichstes Beileid und viel Kraft für Euch in der Zukunft. Mit ganzem Herzen.
Kalle und Jane.