It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my colleague, partner, friend, executive director and amazing brother, Olaf Schroeder, who passed away peacefully last night.
Olaf was a devoted family man whose dream it was to build the World Boxing Federation into a major sanctioning body.
His dedication, commitment and enthusiasm to the WBF was unrivaled, and he and I would speak on a daily basis, sometimes 10 to 15 times a day, working on what was in the best interests of our organization.
I got to know Olaf better than most, and inside the hard exterior was an intelligent, knowledgeable, ethical and humorous man, who always tried to help each and every member of the WBF.
He leaves behind his wife Susi and daughter Ranee and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. As I assured them at the hospital in Bielefeld this week, they will always be a part of the WBF family as we continue Olaf’s legacy and love for life and boxing.
We will miss you Olaf – be at peace!
Howard.
