Mr Olmer, who was born as Chain Olmer in Sosnowiec, Poland in 1927, was one of the Windermere Children who had survived the horrors of the Holocaust.
Mr Olmer endured multiple concentration and forced labour camps before his liberation in 1945.
He was then brought to the Lake District as one of the Windermere Children, making the Calgarth Estate his home as he started to rebuild his life.
The Lakes School, which now stands on the Calgarth Estate, have paid tribute to Mr Olmer.
Head of Humanities Ken Pickering reflected on the impact he had on the school community.
Harry Olmer, along with another of the Windermere Children Arek Hersh, at The Lakes School (Image: Ken Pickering)
He said: “We are deeply saddened as a school to hear of the passing of one of the Windermere children, Harry Olmer. Harry was always so generous with his time, and his visits to our school left a lasting impression on both pupils and staff.
“The stories he shared and the wisdom he offered were more powerful than a hundred lessons could ever have been. He always spoke with such honesty, kindness and courage. Harry will never be forgotten by our school community, and he will always be remembered with great affection and gratitude.”
Mr Olmer, who pursued a career in dentistry, remained close with the school throughout his life and on the 80th anniversary of when he arrived in Windermere, he helped open the school’s Bud and Blossom Reflection Garden, a space dedicated to remembrance for the school.
Other members of the community took to Facebook to pay tribute to Mr Olmer and send their best wishes to his family.
One commented: “I’m so sorry to learn that Harry has passed away he was such a lovely man and he will be sadly missed. I send the family my most sincere condolences.”
Another said: “Oh dear, sorry to hear the passing of another of those very brave people. May he rest in peace with God.”
