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Sonjo Zollars-Cronson
July 3, 2006
I knew "Stony" through the Lincoln High School years as a friend and exciting basketball athlete to watch. He was liked by everyone who knew him. His family, Joanne, Gretchen, and family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
madeline Bunjes
June 21, 2006
Stony was one of the most fun-loving friends at Lincoln High School back in the '50's. He'll truly be missed. Condolences to all of his family and friends.
Madeline (Salyers) Bunjes
Carolyn Slifer
June 20, 2006
What a great guy--husband, principal, role model, and the list goes on and on. I was priviliged to work with Bob at WW and then at TJ. It was a great experience. My children both went to school under his principalship at TJ and both admire him greatly. What a great loss to the family and the community.
My prayers are with the family as they try to remember the good moments, hours, days and years spent with Bob Hantel.
God Bless You All
Sandy Dosien
June 19, 2006
I taught with Mr. Hantel for a very short time. He was a great inspiration and very pleasant to work with. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ellen Ferguson
June 19, 2006
I worked with Mr. Hantel for five years at TJ after he offered me my first job working for Decatur Public Schools. I have been forever grateful to him for giving me that opportunity. I will never forget his smile and upbeat personality.
Michelle Hazelrigg
June 19, 2006
I met Bob at Cancer Care and he made me laugh every time we spoke. He always had that twinkle in his eye and a sheepish grin on his face. He amazed me with his stories of all the things he had done with his life. I know that he wiil be greatly missed by his family, as he always spoke highly of them. My deepest sympathy to the Hantel family on the loss of a great man.
mary Lou McBride
June 18, 2006
Bob was such a very special person and I am glad to have known him for many years as a great neighbor, fellow teacher, Woodrow and as my principal at TJ. My condolences to the the family for losing such a caring man.
. Sincerely, Mary Lou mcBride, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jeanne Littleton Stillman
June 17, 2006
My condolences to all of Bob's family. I grew up with Bob in Lincoln, Il, and also went to Millikin with him. He was a great High School athlete, and a fun loving person.
Les and Patty Aubert
June 16, 2006
Our Prayers are with the family. Bob was the friendliest man, and gave so much of himself to help others. We will always think of him with a smile on his face. God bless you.
Linda Hawke-Neps
June 16, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. He was a great guy -- I knew him at Woodrow -- and had seen him several times over the years. He was always smiling.
Jay Kahn
June 16, 2006
Mr. Hantel was the principal of Woodrow Wilson Middle School when I attended from 1971-1973. He always had a smile on his face and for that, I'll always remember what a great gentleman he was. My sincere condolences to your entire family. May God Bless your family.
Jeff McCoy
June 16, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Hantle's passing He was a great principal, and just an all around phenomenal man!
Carolyn Butler
June 16, 2006
I taught with Bob at Woodrow Wilson and later worked with Bob as a Dean at Thomas Jefferson. We remained friends all of these years. I am volunteering in Sitka, Alaska or I would be at the service. My thoughts and prayers go out to Heidi and Gretchen and their families. Peace and courage.
Jean Aberle
June 16, 2006
Having worked with Bob at Jefferson Middle School, I have fond memories. Yes, we had our differences and bumped heads occasionally, but never any grudges or long term misunderstandings. Bob was a friend and will be missed by many. May the family be surrounded by the love of God, family and friends.
Gordon and Polly Dill
June 16, 2006
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. We enjoyed knowing Bob, even if only for a short time.
Steve Goebel
June 16, 2006
I read, with sadness, that my childhood hero had passed away. Only 12 years my senior, he was the epitome of "cool" to a 10 year old boy. I can still picture Bob getting warmed up for a softball game across from the old High School on Broadway. I read, with great interest, his life's story in the Decatur paper and now wish I had met him as an adult. I grew up in Lincoln - my father was the dentist, Bob Goebel - and became a principal in the Cowden-Herrick Schools, just 45 minutes south of Decatur. My 2nd son will get to carry on the school administrator torch as he teaches at Eisenhower High School and is graduating this summer in Ed. Admin. from EIU. My prayers to the Hantel family - you lost him too soon.
STEVE DENNY
June 16, 2006
MY SYMPATHY TO BOB'S FAMILY. BOB WAS A GREAT GUY. BOB PUT OTHERS FIRST. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Ken and Carol Bruce
June 16, 2006
Our Deepest Sympathy
charlie ziemer
June 16, 2006
sorry for your loss he was a great guy and will always be remembered
Nancy Quigle
June 16, 2006
My sympathy to Bob's family. I remember Bob as a fine principal and a tireless worker in the community. He will be missed. I am thinking of you all.
Roger & Claudia Metzger
June 16, 2006
We were sorry to hear about the death of Bob. We will always remember him for his bright smile and how fondly and proudly he spoke of his daughters. We will miss seeing him at Panara's. You have our deepest sympathy.
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