Tor H. Dettwiler “Thor”

November 18, 2016 We will be celebrating Thor's life on the 50th anniversary of his birth on Sunday, November 20th. We will tour the Milwaukee Art Museum where he spent many hours in his teenage years. Join us around 2 pm. Ellen, Dan, and Danny Dettwiler, Milwaukee, WI Contact Me share June 27, 2016 I was a student of Mr. Dettweiler 21 years ago. Tonight I thought of all the inspiration, and faith he had in me. I decided to look him up to thank him, I had no idea he had passed away. He was so kind and talented and above all, a young teacher that wanted to find the artist in all of his students. I will always remember him. He was THE teacher with the greatest impact on who I am and I'm grateful. God bless share January 2, 2016 Starting a new year without Thor is strange. He will always be our son. Dettwiler, WI share September 8, 2015 Tor was one of my best teachers i ever had. Tor taught me many skills in the many art classes i had with him. He was very supportive and encouraging to students who cared about there art. can't say i ever met to many true artist who actually worked at there passion like Mr D. He was very personal and kind , he took the time to try to work with all of his students. he was always eager to share his art and music with me. Mr Dettwiler has always been an inspirational artist that i looked up to . i will still use the skills he taught me in memory of a great friend that will be missed . peace love and goodbye Thor H Dettiler. Apache-Slim Michael Shields, Tinley Park, IL Contact Me share July 27, 2015 Please accept my deepest condolences on your great loss. Mr. Dettwiler was an art teacher to two of my three daughters. Alas, he is gone from us too soon. Mary Wilson, Tinley Park, IL share July 25, 2015 My thoughts and prayers go to his family! He was my teacher and I will always remember his kindness and dedication to his students. I will remember him as a great artist, teacher and person! Kim Madison, Tinker Park, IL share July 21, 2015 Tor always stood out with his quiet kindness. He was a part of the Cornelia Arts Building family for many, many years. I think I can speak for everyone who knew him at Cornelia...he will be missed. But, at the same time his kindness will be remembered. John Wertymer, Evanston, IL share July 21, 2015 My thoughts and prayers to the family. Tor was a very talented individual and he will be greatly missed by many. JoAnn Jentzsch - BVHS 84 JoAnn Jentzsch, Milwaukee, WI share July 21, 2015 Dear Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of Tor. He was a kind person that I will fondly remember. Jackie Webster, WI Contact Me share July 20, 2015 My deepest condolences for your loss. Tor was a BVHS 84' classmate and he had such a gift at such a young age. May you find comfort in friends and family during this difficult period - Thom Kohlbeck share July 20, 2015 Sending my deepest sympathy to your family. May he rest in peace and know that he touched many lives. Kathe Garbarek, BVHS Class of 1984 share July 20, 2015 My deepest condolences to Thor's friends and family. He was always a great friend and teammate. Sammy Storm, Oak Creek, WI share July 20, 2015 To his dear family, we are saddened to learn of your loss. RIP Tor. BVHS Classmate '84 Tracy Fryjoff Hoernke share July 20, 2015 We are so sorry for your loss. Tor was a Teacher, Mentor and a Dear friend to our daughter, DiAnna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Roxanne + Tony Pantano, Tinley Park, IL share July 19, 2015 I will miss Tor greatly. He introdcued me to the Cornelia Arts Building and asked me to share his studio with him. I will never forget that day back in 1991. I leraned so much about creativity and spontaneity from him as we would walk along the Chicago River looking for organic art materials. A man with a kind heart and warm soul. Richard Lange Contact Me share July 19, 2015 Thank you for your kindness and friendship with my parents. My father spoke highly of Tor and his artwork. You will be missed and thought of often. Vanessa Graziano, Countryside, IL share July 18, 2015 A creative, cleaver, witty and kind soul who will be missed. Beth Kamhi, Chicago, IL share July 18, 2015 An incredibly strong artist and generous manhe will be missed for the rest of my life Birkenheuer Doug, Chicago, IL share July 17, 2015 My son Sam had Mr. Dettwiler freshman year for art class. Sam was on dialysis and received a kidney shortly after the school year began. Mr. Dettwiler made it possible for Sam to stay in the class and participate with a modified curriculum. Not every teacher was as understanding and flexible as he was. Sam enjoyed his classes and he will be missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss. Debra Gialamas-Hayes, Tinley Park, IL share July 17, 2015

Thinking of you, son.

We will be celebrating Thor’s life on the 50th anniversary of his birth on Sunday, November 20th. We will tour the Milwaukee Art Museum where he spent many hours in his teenage years. Join us around 2 pm.

I was a student of Mr. Dettweiler 21 years ago. Tonight I thought of all the inspiration, and faith he had in me. I decided to look him up to thank him, I had no idea he had passed away. He was so kind and talented and above all, a young teacher that wanted to find the artist in all of his students. I will always remember him. He was THE teacher with the greatest impact on who I am and I’m grateful. God bless

Starting a new year without Thor is strange. He will always be our son.

Tor was one of my best teachers i ever had. Tor taught me many skills in the many art classes i had with him. He was very supportive and encouraging to students who cared about there art. can’t say i ever met to many true artist who actually worked at there passion like Mr D. He was very personal and kind , he took the time to try to work with all of his students. he was always eager to share his art and music with me. Mr Dettwiler has always been an inspirational artist that i looked up to . i will still use the skills he taught me in memory of a great friend that will be missed . peace love and goodbye Thor H Dettiler. Apache-Slim

Please accept my deepest condolences on your great loss. Mr. Dettwiler was an art teacher to two of my three daughters. Alas, he is gone from us too soon.

My thoughts and prayers go to his family! He was my teacher and I will always remember his kindness and dedication to his students. I will remember him as a great artist, teacher and person!

Tor always stood out with his quiet kindness. He was a part of the Cornelia Arts Building family for many, many years. I think I can speak for everyone who knew him at Cornelia…he will be missed. But, at the same time his kindness will be remembered.

My thoughts and prayers to the family. Tor was a very talented individual and he will be greatly missed by many.

Dear Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of Tor. He was a kind person that I will fondly remember.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Tor was a BVHS 84′ classmate and he had such a gift at such a young age. May you find comfort in friends and family during this difficult period

Sending my deepest sympathy to your family. May he rest in peace and know that he touched many lives.

My deepest condolences to Thor’s friends and family. He was always a great friend and teammate.

To his dear family, we are saddened to learn of your loss. RIP Tor. BVHS Classmate ’84 Tracy Fryjoff Hoernke

We are so sorry for your loss. Tor was a Teacher, Mentor and a Dear friend to our daughter, DiAnna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I will miss Tor greatly. He introdcued me to the Cornelia Arts Building and asked me to share his studio with him. I will never forget that day back in 1991. I leraned so much about creativity and spontaneity from him as we would walk along the Chicago River looking for organic art materials. A man with a kind heart and warm soul.

Thank you for your kindness and friendship with my parents. My father spoke highly of Tor and his artwork. You will be missed and thought of often.

A creative, cleaver, witty and kind soul who will be missed.

An incredibly strong artist and generous man he will be missed for the rest of my life

My son Sam had Mr. Dettwiler freshman year for art class. Sam was on dialysis and received a kidney shortly after the school year began. Mr. Dettwiler made it possible for Sam to stay in the class and participate with a modified curriculum. Not every teacher was as understanding and flexible as he was. Sam enjoyed his classes and he will be missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Shock and awe. This man was a very talented individual in all aspects. Though I’ve only know Tor for a few short years, he impacted me and others in a very memerable way. He will be missed. To Valhalla!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.