George Laksberger
"Don't hate. Hate will consume you."
Name at birth
Jerzy Laksberger
Date of birth
07/11/1927
Name of father, occupation
Maximillian,
Attorney
Maiden name of mother, occupation
Irma Paster,
Homemaker
Immediate family (names, birth order)
Parents, one older sister and I.
How many in entire extended family?
12 cousins.
Who survived the Holocaust?
Mother, sister, and two cousins.
Name of Concentration / Labor Camp(s)
Occupation after the war
Came to U.S. did odd jobs, learned language. Drafted in 1950 to Korea. Attended Lawrence Tech, went into business.
Spouse
Sonia
Children
Michael, Raymond, and Gerald
Grandchildren
One: Symone.
What do you think helped you to survive?
Series of mazes, I was lucky enough to make the right turn, I was lucky.
What message would you like to leave for future generations?
Don't hate. Hate will consume you.
Interview date:
02/18/2009
To learn more about this survivor, please visit:
The Zekelman Holocaust Center Oral History Collection
https://www.holocaustcenter.org/visit/library-archive/oral-history-department/laksberger-george/
https://www.holocaustcenter.org/visit/library-archive/oral-history-department/laksberger-george/
Experiences
Survivor's map
