Ernest Wertheim Death – Dead | Passed Away – Obituary
Ernest Wertheim Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Ernest Wertheim.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
We’re sad to announce the passing of beloved industry icon Ernest Wertheim, who died at the age of 100 on Aug. 4. Here are some of the tributes shared by industry members, celebrating his amazing life.
Marco Orlandelli interview Ernest Wertheim
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Ernest Wertheim, who passed away in California on August 4, 2020. Ernest was 100 years old.
Ernest was probably the best known garden center designer worldwide, since the 60 s he had designed important and innovative garden centers in the United States and Europe.
Marco Orlandelli interviewed Ernest Wertheim in 2014 in the event organized in Mantua dedicated to him and which had aroused the interest of representatives of the Garden Center, DIY and the Great Organized Distribution.
As posted by my friend, garden center consultant Ian Balwin:
A sad day in The GC industry as we learn of the passing of Ernest Wertheim. His awe-inspiring early life in 1930s Germany created the resolve, passion, diligence and work ethic that we all knew in him. He was a visionary leader in an industry that needed his constant probing, challenging and downright “ornery” approach. I have always admired the way he asked questions to owners and managers that no one else would ask. R.I.P Ernest and thank you for your legacy and amazing changes you gave to this wonderful business! (This is Ernest with Jen Zurko at Cultivate’17. He was just 96 or 97 then, and still inspiring us all with his enthusiasm for the industry.)
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.