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