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Oberlin Alumni Magazine
By Cindy Nickoloff ’88
Oberlin College archivist Ken Grossi (right) shows archive items about John Frederick Oberlin to his descendant Anne Roser Perru and her husband, Didier.(photo by Kevin Reeves)The Perrus at the campus monument that pays tribute to Oberlin’s namesake, an Alsatian pastor.(photo by Kevin Reeves)
A visit from one of John Frederick Oberlin’s descendants brings Oberlin closer to its namesake
At the time of his death in 1826, John Frederick Oberlin had enjoyed fame unique in his era.
In a world where communication between countries could take months, the life and work of the dedicated Alsatian pastor were renowned throughout Europe and beginning to make waves in America.
She identified herself as a seventh-generation descendant of John Frederick Oberlin, one of about 40 direct descendants living in Europe.
She and her husband, Didier, were planning a trip to the United States, primarily to visit the college named for her a