Wolfgang “Slim” Oidtmann


Unfortunately, the year 2023 also begins with a very sad message that we can hardly grasp.
Wolfgang Oidtmann, a wonderful man, beloved husband and cherished father, has left us forever after a long and serious illness at the age of 76 (June 21, 1947 - Jan. 11, 2023).
With "Slim" - as he was fondly called among hobbyists - the scene has lost one of the last "old masters"! In his Düsseldorf store "Slim's Lederwerkstatt" he made Old-West replicas as a Leather-Maker with finest craftsmanship for decades.
His inexhaustible spectrum of different leather work, almost left no wish unfulfilled. His clientele not only included western enthusiasts, sports shooters, hunters and collectors, but also many people from the "biker scene", who had their motorcycle seat decorated with one or the other motif.

Farewell to a good friend
Today we say goodbye to Wolfgang, a true authentic with significant expertise; a person who passionately loved his hobby; a craftsman who always presented us with grandiose work; a remarkable friend who enriched every hobby gathering.
It wasn't until December 2021 that Wolfgang published his report here in the Beaver Creek Pioneer An Old West Outfitter in Portrait, allowing a look behind the scenes.
He still had many good ideas that he wanted to share with us and was full of energy.
But unfortunately, fate had other plans.
The gap that Wolfgang now leaves behind makes us speechless and touches us sincerely. We have to say goodbye to a good friend, and this makes us extraordinarily sad.
It is not easy for us to find the right words. We continue to carry Wolfgang in our hearts and would like to give him a permanent place here - among like-minded people and friends.
Rest in Peace old friend. We will always remember you!
I have gone away from you, only for a short moment and not far at all. When you come to where I have gone, you will wonder why you were crying.
- Lao Tzu
With deep sympathy
Werner Schmidt alias Chet McCay
Regine Meith alias Gill McCay
Sebastian Schmidt alias Colton White
February 2, 2023 @ 9:51 am
Ruhe in Frieden Slim, wir werden Dich vermissen.
Danke für alles.
Otto und Ute
February 3, 2023 @ 7:12 pm
So schön ich danke von uns beiden
February 3, 2023 @ 9:59 am
„Das Schönste, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann,
ist ein Lächeln im Gesicht derjenigen, die an ihn denken.“
Reinhard und Marita
February 3, 2023 @ 7:11 pm
Das ist so lieb und schön von euch ich danke allen die an meinem Mann gedacht und bei mir waren und immer noch sind
February 3, 2023 @ 7:14 pm
Ich danke dir Marita von ganzem Herzen und Reihnhart ihr seid immer bei uns schön
February 12, 2023 @ 9:26 pm
Ruhe in Frieden,Slim in unseren Herzen wirst du weiterleben.Bei dir fühlte ich mich nie wie ein Kunde,es war eher Freundschaftlich/Familiär und immer gut Beraten.Ich wünsche der Familie alles liebe und die Kraft mit diesem Gossen Verlust fertig zu werden.