It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Julian (Jerry) Reuter, z”l Holocaust survivor, who died on Oct. 25 at the age of 96. He was born in Berlin and survived multiple concentration camps, the last one being Auschwitz.

He wrote a book titled “My number was 107279 But I Only Looked FORWARD.” He dedicated it to General Patton and his army for rescuing him from the death marches and to all the men and women who helped him get to America.

Julian always said, “None of the past would change if I thought differently about it. That is part of no looking back. Whatever is back is past. It is gone. There is nothing you can do about it so look FORWARD.”

He saw light in the darkness, had no hatred or anger. From the moment he wore a yellow star, he found the most powerful force from his core. He rescued himself from darkness. Forever forward living his life as a victor and not a victim.

He was a well-renowned kosher caterer and retired at age 92. It was then that he volunteered at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey and read to children at school.

Julian shared his story throughout the years speaking at schools and synagogues and his interview is available to view at the Holocaust Museum. He had an innate ability to accept what is and yet never allow it to define him.

Julian was preceded in death by his father Josef, mother Cilly, sister Ursula and brother Wolfgang. He is survived by his loving and dear friend Annette; his children Judy, Carl and Cindy; his grandchildren Richard, Jason, Kyle, Dylan, Jarrod, and Jackie; and great- grandchildren Jack and Reese.

His legacy will live in our hearts forever and he will be missed every single day.