On January 19th, 2020, Siegfried Ramler died peacefully at his home in Maunawili, at 95 years of age. He was born in Vienna, Austria on October 30, 1924. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kiyoko Koizumi Ramler, his children David, Dita and Malia, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great- grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife, Pi'ilani and son Laurance. He escaped Nazi persecution at age 14 on the "Kindertransport". From 1945-1949 he worked at the Nuremburg Trials, where he was a member of the team that pioneered simultaneous translation. His experience in the war and at Nuremburg left Siegfried with an enduring commitment to global cooperation. He spent 40 years at Punahou School, where he taught languages and literature, served as the Director of Instructional Services, and founded the Wo International Center. After retiring from Punahou he was an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the East-West Center. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Thurston Memorial Chapel at Punahou School. 1601 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 Visitation at 1:00 pm and Service at 2:00 pm. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
On January 19th, 2020, Siegfried Ramler died peacefully at his home in Maunawili, at 95 years of age. He was born in Vienna, Austria on October 30, 1924. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kiyoko Koizumi Ramler, his children David, Dita and Malia, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great- grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife, Pi'ilani and son Laurance. He escaped Nazi persecution at age 14 on the "Kindertransport". From 1945-1949 he worked at the Nuremburg Trials, where he was a member of the team that pioneered simultaneous translation. His experience in the war and at Nuremburg left Siegfried with an enduring commitment to global cooperation. He spent 40 years at Punahou School, where he taught languages and literature, served as the Director of Instructional Services, and founded the Wo International Center. After retiring from Punahou he was an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the East-West Center. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Thurston Memorial Chapel at Punahou School. 1601 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 Visitation at 1:00 pm and Service at 2:00 pm. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
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