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Lottie Louise Riekehof (August 13, 1920 – August 6, 2020) was an American Sign Language interpreter and author. She was born in Germany. She was an important person in the field of professional sign language interpreting.

She wrote one of the first classes for interpreter educators, and trained interpreters and interpreter educators all over the world.


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  • Christian Bible College Deaf School Department

    Lottie Riekehof 1962 at the Central Bible College, Springfield, Mo

  • Ford A9163 NLGRF photo contact sheet (1976-04-08)(Gerald Ford Library) frame26

    U.S. President Gerald Ford, Robert Griffin, Pamela Young, Ann Billington Bahl, Lottie Louise Riekehof in the Oval office, Apr.1976, presenting the sign language pin saying "I love you"

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