In case you have not heard, I wanted to send you the information, below from Andrea, Roy Schallenberg’s wife. Roy passed yesterday morning. He was a friend, artist consultant and mentor to me. Many people do not realize that Roy was instrumental with Hot Works and where we have grown the last few years. We will miss him deeply.
Email from his wife, Andrea:
My husband, Roy Schallenberg, passed away this morning at 8:30am with me by his side. He lived an extremely full and rich life, more than most people would ever believe. He was sad to leave our life but wanted to leave behind the suffering and infirmed state caused by the cancer and tumors. He often said he was "not afraid of dying, just of leaving you!"
He joked with me and others many times that he was enjoying his funeral while alive as his many friends and our family came to visit and share memories with him over the last few months. He was touched, overwhelmed and sometimes surprised by the stories of how he made a difference in someones life or by the generosity and love shown by friends. It was an emotional time and a wonderful time for Roy to receive so many messages, visits and displays of love.
... I don't know how people with out family love and support go through this, but I am eternally grateful I didn't have to find out.
I will be working with our son Mathew in selling Roy's remaining paintings shown on his website, www.schallenbergstudio.com , and we will continue doing Roy's shows as long it makes sense. It saddens me greatly to know that he will never create a new piece of work again and what is remaining is all that is left. We will be creating giclee's of his work so the reproductions can go on always. I will continue to look for a job and go where ever that may lead me. I am open to ideas or connections in the career field if anyone has any. The future is unknown...as it is for all of us.
Anyone wishing to send donations in Roy's name to Health First Hospice the address is: Hospice of Health First 1900 Dairy Rd. Melbourne, FL 32904. I will be having a small celebration of Roy's life for the family and friends who are here in Florida who are able to attend. The important time was being with Roy when he was alive, the celebration is closure for myself and my children.
Our love and thanks to everyone for all you did, all you do and for being apart of our lives.
Much Love Always,
Andrea Tharin
375 Wainai Drive
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Roy was well known in art fair circles, a frequent participant in art fairs throughout the country but particularly well know in both Florida and Michigan. He will be missed by many. He was a mento to many younger artists and touched a lot of hearts.
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Cheers to you Roy, you will be missed!
Stevo