November 17, 2018

I feel honored to have known Clarke. He and Lee generously included me in their social get-togethers with friends at his family’s cabin in the mountains and his home in Lititz.  I admired Clarke’s pleasant personality as well as his creativity, skill, and scholarship.  I also treasure my acquaintance with his family’s beautiful homestead and its authentic furnishings. During my visits with him and Lee during these last years, I was always inspired by their positive attitude and courage.

November 17, 2018

We were so sorry to hear Clarke passed away.  He certainly was a very special person and so knowledgeable in antiques and local history.  He did a great job cataloging our antique auctions.  We will truly miss him both in our family and in our business.  Unfortunately, we all had prior commitments and are unable to make the memorial service on Sunday.  Our deepest sympathy to Lee and Clarke’s family.

November 17, 2018

Always enjoyed talking with Clarke and have missed seeing him out on the jobsites these past years.  A gentleman with quite a wealth of knowledge.  To Lee and the entire Hess familiy, my sincere sympathies.  Sam Beitzel

November 16, 2018

So sorry to hear of this news. My condolences to Clarke’s family and firends. Clarke worked with us on the construction of our first home. He was a first class guy and a pleasure to work with.
Just recently came across some genelogy information for my immediate “Hess” family and was looking forward to sharing with Clarke. He and I would joke that we were probably related to one another through the orginal Hess settlers of the area from the 1700’s.
Best Regards,
Chuck & Diana Hess
Lititz 

November 15, 2018

I was sorry to hear about Clarke’s passing. He was so kind and generous in sharing his collection, time, and knowledge with me as I wrote a book about a quilt from the Lititz area. Best regards to his friends and family. Ann Holte

November 14, 2018

It is an honor to have known someone of such great professional and personal integrity. Clarke always presented with a warm and welcoming smile, even when seeing him in recent years as he so bravely suffered through ALS.  I must also extend my great respect and reverence to Lee, and all of his caretakers who helped carry the burden of ALS in duing the past years.  I am sure that both his knowledge and friendship will be missed by many

November 13, 2018

In the past, Clarke was my most important source for information in researching the cultural consequences of the Swiss Reformation on the societies of the Palatinate and Pennsylvania. His clear and profound statements were of great importance for my work. Without his support in words and pictures I could not have written my last four books. Unfortunately I did not get to know Clarke personally. But this does not change my esteem in the constancy and reliability of his correspondence, which was carried out by Lee. Clarke, thank you for your help in building a solid bridge between the Old and New World!

November 11, 2018

To the family,
I am sorry and saddened for the loss of Clarke, may God give you peace in this time of great loss. I enjoyed working with Clarke until he didn’t have the energy to come out to the jobs. Now he is at peace with our Lord. 

November 11, 2018

Dear Sheryl and The Hess Family – I am thinking of you and your family at this time of need.  May God be with you all.  Please accept my condolences.  Sincerely, Connie Keares, StoudtAdvisors.

November 11, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing. We greatly admired his research and preservation of the heritage of the Hess family. He was a very kind and thoughtful person who will be sorely missed. We greatly enjoyed visiting Clarke and Lee’s amazing home and collection which is absolutely unique. We loved hearing Clarke give us a tour of his historic home, telling us about his deep research on every object which is an extraordinary example of Pennsylvania Mennonite culture. Clarke and Lee’s delicious meals of Pennsylvania German cuisine, thoughtful conversation, and their beautiful gardens are memories we will never forget.
 

November 10, 2018

Lee and family.  Very sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing.  I always appreciated his company and wisdom. It was always a pleasure to be in his company 

November 10, 2018

To Lee Stoltzfus and the rest of Clarke’s family… it is with sadness that I read this morning’s obit on Clarke. Such a warm man, a scholar and contributer to the community. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. 

November 10, 2018

Sincere sympathy to Lee and Clark’s family. We just knew Lee for a couple of years through the ALS Support Group.  Blessings to all. 

November 10, 2018

I feel honored to have worked with Clarke on various projects, committees and board! Clarke was a remarkable and kind hearted person! His standards of excellence were high on whatever he did. His passion for history, his humor, and light-heartedness are unsurpassed! His persona and character will continue to inpire me, and I’m sure others as well, for many years to come!