July 25, 2017

Dear Erika, I just saw this today.  I remember Karl so well when working for HEWI, first at your house and then in Allendale.  In the bad weather, you and he would come to pick me up as I was scared to drive in the snow.  I’m so terribly sorry for your loss.  I pray that you and your children are well.  Love, Margie Pearson

May 26, 2017

Mein aufrichtiges Beileid an die Familie Bastian. Ich habe Karl-Heinz als aufrichtigen Menschen während meiner Zeit bei HEWI-Inc. in Allendale und Lancaster schätzen gelernt. Er war ein guter Mensch.
Reinhard Gerbig, Bad Arolsen, Germany

March 17, 2017

To Erika, Sabine, Thomas and Kristina:  Please accept my sincere condolences on Karl’s passing.  I knew him as a kind and talented man who was devoted to his work and especially to his family. I feel much sadness for the difficulties he had at the end of his life, but he surely benefitted from having such a devoted wife and family.  May you all be comforted in the memory of his goodness. Sincerely, Eleanor Wheeler

March 17, 2017

Mein Mitgefühl gilt vor allem Euch allen, die ihr jetzt trauert, Tante Erika, Tina , Thomas und Sabine mit euren Kindern und Partnern. 
Ich habe Onkel Karl-Heinz als einen ruhigen, liebenswerten Menschen in Erinnerung. Er wird mir in guter Erinnerung bleiben, In Liebe, Sandra mit Toto und Jona
 
 

March 15, 2017

I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Karl Bastian. I am truly sorry for the lost that your family is feeling. Experiencing the lost of a beloved family member is one of the hardest experience that any of us can go thru. And because of that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take comfort in knowing that God never intent for us to deal with sickness or death. But have assure in the wonderful promise that God holds out to all of us. He promise each of us that very soon he is going to reunite us back with all those loved ones that we have lost. (John 5:28,29) Until that time cherish all the wonderful memories that you have of Mr. Karl. These precious memories will console the family in the day’s ahead.

March 13, 2017

Kristina & Jim, Sabine & Steve, Tom & Deb, and of course Erika and the rest of this extended family —
My heartfelt sympathies to you all during this time.  Even though this day was known by all to be approaching for some time, there never seems to be time to adequately prepare for the sorrow and grief when the day arrives.
It was a distinct pleasure and privilege to be a part of your family, and to have the opportunity to know and appreciate Karl for all he was.  His devotion to his family, his stoicism in illness, and perhaps most importantly — his kind, gentle demeanor and generous humanity, made the world a better place for all who were in his company. 
I wish you all peace and happiness in the days ahead as you celebrate his life and memory.
 
Eric Davidson
 
 
 

March 13, 2017

I met Karl in 1972 when I started to work at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the senior carpenter there. I was an electrician. We worked together there until he left for another job, I think in the late 1980s. We were good friends. I learned many things about Germany from him. He was an excellent craftsman and built many beautiful things. Although we have not been in touch with each other much in past years, I will miss him. 
My condolences go out to all of his family.
Richard Glass , (Richie)
 

March 13, 2017

John and I send thoughts of love and respect. Your husband and father was a man of morality and kindness–rare qualities in this world. His daughters contribute to our community in so many ways; his guidance has given much to that direction. Connie & John Kondravy

March 12, 2017

Dear Sabine:  Our thoughts are with you & your family
 during this time of your father’s passing.  Jim & Barb Glick

March 12, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to Mrs B and the family.   Rest in peace Mr B…so glad you’re at peace and pain free now.   You and your family showed me how “family” should be done way back when.   Cheryl (Aigler) McConnell   Fly high and free!

March 12, 2017

Our deepest condolences to all of you. 
With love and hugs,
Patti and Ed Kahler