Aaron Elster Obituary

Aaron Elster was a very good man, he talked in my middle school Oak Prairie last year, It was very interesting to listen to his stories and going to the Holocaust Museum. It's very heartbreaking that he is passed, but his stories will live on forever in history.

I am sorry to hear the news a about your loss.
May God who "binds up the broken hearted" and comforted all who mourns" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Deepest sympathies to Mr. Elster's family, friends, and colleagues. His humanitarian contributions will live on forever memorialized at and through the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. His bravery in not only surviving the Holocaust, but bearing witness throughout his life will never be forgotten. May his memory be a blessing. Peace to all.

Mr. Elster was an inspiration to all my students at West Aurora High School. He telling his story was so moving that made me a better teacher because my students want to change the world. We all will miss you. Thank God we have you in hologram form. Joseph Sustersic

Dear Elster Family,
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. Your husband and father made an impression on the staff and students of Johnsburg Junior High when he spoke to us during a Holocaust presentation. May God's peace be with you all during this difficult time.

Suzanne Myers

HE WAS RESPECTED AND HAD A GREAT MESSAGE TO SHARE, REST IN PEACE.

Dear Jackie we are so sorry to hear about Aaron and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

I'm truly sorry for your loss. It is never easy when someone you love falls asleep in death. I hope the words of the Jewish profit Isaiah at 41:10 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.

JACKIE, MY HEART GOES OUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE HAD GREAT TIMES TOGEGHTER WITH YOU & ARON. HE WAS RESPECTED AND HONOR IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND VERY WELL RESPECTED WITH METLIFE INSURANCE. HE WAS A SERIOUS MAN BUT MOST OF ALL HE HAD A SENSE OF HUMUR THAT I ENJOYED WHEN SPENT ON THE GOLF COURSE & OFF.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU & WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS,

WE SPENT MANY GREAT WORKING YEARS TOGEGHTER FOR METLIFE.ARON AND I HAVE HAD GOOD TIMES ON THE GOLF COURSE, AT DINNERS, AND MEETINGS WE ATTENDED WTH METLIFE.
JACKIE MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
GOD BLESS,
JOHN & JUDY PROVENZANO

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

During 2000, my wife and I invited Aaron to speak to our students at the College of Lake County. We asked him to speak to a class of about 30 people. That morning, nearly 250 people showed up to hear Aaron speak as word had spread at the school. When we met Aaron at the door, we informed him of the large crowd. He said he was used to speaking more to small high school student groups and was a bit nervous. He shouldn't have been. That day, he delivered a beautiful message about love and the dangers of hatred. For more than an hour, there was not a sound in the auditorium as Aaron told his story. There are many hearts and minds he affected that day and his words are remembered by my family to this day. Thank you Aaron for all that you did to make the world a better place.