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Dr. Philip "Phil" Colman Kreitner

Portland, OR, USA

November 28, 1939 - August 24, 2021

Nov 28, 1939 - Aug 24, 2021

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Sherril Gelmon

2005, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Helping bride Pilar Bonilla celebrate her marriage. Note Phil has definitely dressed for this occasion with shirt, cufflinks, suspenders, long pants, etc. Part of his 1959 Penn State Glee Club tuxedo which he could continue to wear (and dance in!) when required.

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Waipi'o Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley Road, Honokaa, HI, USA

With cousins Bill Sanborn and Sue Moss. An amazing beach, with thrilling transport by Bill down a steep narrow road into the valley..

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Sherril Gelmon

2003, Brookline, MA, USA

With 3-year old Lee Piltch who is clearly ready for an outing with her backpack and umbrella. Phil appears to be the gentleman opening the door for his date. Note Lee has selected footwear to complement Phil's! (And now she is getting married ... OY).

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Sherril Gelmon

2000, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Phil with cousin Joe Chertkow at Sophie's Bat Mitzvah brunch. Amazingly enough, neither one was talking or telling stories! Although Joe may have been about to do an Ed Sullivan imitation ...

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Rachel Langford

Rachel Langford

Sherril Gelmon

2005, Gdańsk, Poland

We were on a driving tour of Germany and Poland, arrived in Gdansk to find they were preparing for the 25th anniversary of Solidarity, and true to form, Phil pulled a Solidarity t-shirt (previously acquired in the US) out of his suitcase. Always a slave to fashion with the perfect t-shirt for the moment.

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Wendy Page-Echols

Always. I wanted to see his closet or the army of drawers where he kept them all.
We’re they color coded?... Read more Always. I wanted to see his closet or the army of drawers where he kept them all.
We’re they color coded? By year? By cause?... Read more Always. I wanted to see his closet or the army of drawers... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

There was some logic to the t-shirt organization, including themes for coops, food (non coop), service trips,... Read more There was some logic to the t-shirt organization, including themes for coops, food (non coop), service trips, trees/forests, travel,... Read more There was some logic to the t-shirt organization, including... Read more

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Sherril Gelmon

1999, London, UK

With Brenda Myers, digesting a memorable Sugar Club lunch in preparation for attending a performance of Vanessa Redgrave in "The Tempest" at the New Globe Theatre.

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Makiki Heights, Honolulu, HI, USA

With Aunt Janet, approximately 20 years ago (Sanborns please date this one).

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Sherril Gelmon

1940, Kenmore, NY, USA

At the wheel of his Aitken grandparents' car, already in training for the many miles he would log driving cross country for various professional and family events, and to visit friends whenever he was unpredictably in their neighborhood.

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Sherril Gelmon

1993, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Phil with his PhD Program Director and dissertation committee member Professor Jim Crowfoot.

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Eliza Strode

That's Karen Zimbelman, aka KZ, an amazing cooperative educator/governance queen, and lovely person! That's Karen Zimbelman, aka KZ, an amazing cooperative educator/governance queen, and lovely person! That's Karen Zimbelman, aka KZ, an amazing cooperative... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

1997, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Environmental Education 25th anniversary at University of Michigan. If you see yourself, add a note. Notable are two of Phil's gurus: Professors Bunyan Bryant (front) and Jim Crowfoot (back). Peter Sandman must have been on assignment assessing the environmental impact of some new risk to the planet.

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Wendy Page-Echols

I (Wendy Page-Echols) am in the 2nd row between Kathy Bramer and Mary Padden wearing glasses with my eyes... Read more I (Wendy Page-Echols) am in the 2nd row between Kathy Bramer and Mary Padden wearing glasses with my eyes closed wearing a colorful... Read more I (Wendy Page-Echols) am in the 2nd row between Kathy... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

2021, Portland, OR, USA

And in the spirit of cooperation, Phil's favorite hoodie from Plate and Pitchfork, gifted today to Farmer Laura Masterson (Phil's "favorite dirty woman") whose work we have supported for 23 years as shareholders in the 47th Avenue Farm CSA. Tuesday would not be Tuesday without a visit to Laura for amazing fresh, organic veggies in quantities to satisfy Phil's appetite.

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Amy Spring

Well of course he described Farmer Laura his "favorite dirty woman." I know how much you and Phil love 47th... Read more Well of course he described Farmer Laura his "favorite dirty woman." I know how much you and Phil love 47th Ave Farm. The routine,... Read more Well of course he described Farmer Laura his "favorite... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

And its because of you Amy that we first joined the Farm! Phil loved the wonderful array of wonder what is... Read more And its because of you Amy that we first joined the Farm! Phil loved the wonderful array of wonder what is in season very fresh... Read more And its because of you Amy that we first joined the... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

Boston, MA, USA

Early 1980's with co-op organizer and partner in life (at the time) Eliza Strode. Members of the Arlington St. group house please add commentary.

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Sherril Gelmon

Check out Eliza's current amazing work promoting Guatemalan Fair Trade crafts and her incredible efforts ... Read more Check out Eliza's current amazing work promoting Guatemalan Fair Trade crafts and her incredible efforts to support female Mayan... Read more Check out Eliza's current amazing work promoting Guatemalan... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

1953, Sardinia, NY, USA

14 year old Phil milking a goat (unnamed) with young woman (unidentified, and no doubt about to be seduced by his charms).

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Sherril Gelmon

Added commentary from older brother Clint: "The brothers had a goat milk and goat milk fudge business. We... Read more Added commentary from older brother Clint: "The brothers had a goat milk and goat milk fudge business. We got up every morning... Read more Added commentary from older brother Clint: "The brothers... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

1988, Seattle, WA, USA

Phil with beloved nephew Alex (son of Peter). Note Alex already has that impish Kreitner "I'm about to be up to no good" grin. True Kreitnerness.

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Alex Kreitner

Speaking of Kreitnerness...I was once told - by a native German speaker - that Kreitner is most likely an... Read more Speaking of Kreitnerness...I was once told - by a native German speaker - that Kreitner is most likely an occupational surname... Read more Speaking of Kreitnerness...I was once told - by a native... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

True Kreitnerness -- thank you Alex! True Kreitnerness -- thank you Alex! True Kreitnerness -- thank you Alex!

Sherril Gelmon

1991, Ellicottville, NY, USA

The Brothers Kreitner with Mother Caroline and Aunt Janet, at the celebration of life for Bob Sr. (Robert John Kreitner, Jr.).

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Sherril Gelmon

1991, HoliMont Ski Club, Ellicottville, NY, USA

Three Kreitner brothers and Margaret at the scattering of father Bob's ashes.

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Sherril Gelmon

2014, Phoenix, AZ, USA

With Yahoo, one of Rube and Margaret's offspring, noted author of Christmas letters and consulting editor for some editions of Rube's textbooks.

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Sherril Gelmon

1953, Sardinia, NY, USA

Phil and Rube/Robin, unclear what they were going to build with cement. Yet again Phil displays those abs; clearly Rube/Robin had not yet developed into his future football player stature (which also served him well as a management professor).

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robert kreitner

Okay, folks, it's 1953: who would lay their money down and bet these two dopey looking barefoot country boys... Read more Okay, folks, it's 1953: who would lay their money down and bet these two dopey looking barefoot country boys from the hills of... Read more Okay, folks, it's 1953: who would lay their money down... Read more

Sherril Gelmon

2003, Portland, OR, USA

Phil and his gradeschool buddy Jim Beckerich, many years later.

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Sherril Gelmon

1949, Sardinia, NY, USA

Clint says this is Phil aged 10 or 11, the notes under the picutre frame say 7th grade. Looks sweet, but the impish grin is there.

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Paula Gelmon

Seattle 2014 -- Some hilarious exchange between Phil and Ken.....???

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Sherril Gelmon

Brothers-in-law, separated at birth to Liverpool and Buffalo, and reunited by sisters; who knew how much ... Read more Brothers-in-law, separated at birth to Liverpool and Buffalo, and reunited by sisters; who knew how much fun they would have together... Read more Brothers-in-law, separated at birth to Liverpool and... Read more

Rachel Langford

Pitt River, British Columbia, Canada

Uncle Phil was always up to try anything!!! Blake and I took him wakeboarding on Pitt River. He caught on pretty quick and was shredding in no time.

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Sherril Gelmon

He treasured these reckless sporting adventures with you Rachel, because you (like Phil) had no fear of a... Read more He treasured these reckless sporting adventures with you Rachel, because you (like Phil) had no fear of a new activity! You sent... Read more He treasured these reckless sporting adventures with... Read more

Paula Gelmon

Brothers-in-law hugging in San Diego, Nov. 2018

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Sherril Gelmon

Little did you know what you would learn from Phil when you took him to tour a naval ship anchored in the... Read more Little did you know what you would learn from Phil when you took him to tour a naval ship anchored in the San Diego harbor while... Read more Little did you know what you would learn from Phil ... Read more

Paula Gelmon

Celebrating Sherril's birthday, Nov. 2018, in San Diego.

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Rachel Langford

That trip was so much fun. We’ll have to go again. That trip was so much fun. We’ll have to go again. That trip was so much fun. We’ll have to go again.... Read more

Paula Gelmon

Phil and Sherril dining at Bistro Pastis in Vancouver -- at that time owned by nephew Stefen Langford.

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