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Sheryl McGuire
December 16, 2019
Hi Dad!
It is hard to believe that you have been gone for 12 years! Where did the time go? There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. So much is going on - not sure where to begin. Sean is getting married to Jessica in September, 2020 and they bought a house in Robbinsdale, MN. Amanda and Zeke blessed me with a Grandson in August - his name is Griffin. Today Griffin is 4 months old. Yes, Amanda had him in August! Obviously, she forgot that if you are a part of the Danielson family, you don't do anything in the month of August - that is fair time!! You now have three Great-Grandchildren - Eisley is 3 and Clarence is 1 - these are Tyler's kids. Griffin is 4 months old today! Tyler bought my (Grandma and Grandpa's house) - it is nice that is still in the family. Tyler has made some nice improvements - you would approve. Travis is still teaching in South Korea. He has been there since 2012! I am not sure he will ever come back! Spencer bought a house in Arizona and he has a full time sales job and does a lot of traveling. Mom is doing pretty good for being 88.
I know that you are always with us and I talk to you daily.
You are loved and missed!
Love you forever ~
Sheryl
Dave Chlebeck
December 14, 2014
hey Bill,just want to thankyou for having such wonderfull daughters,they have made me one of the family when I really needed friends,especially your little Leanne..you were a great guy and sorry Iam kind of a clummper, but getting better...
August 18, 2013
Hi Dad,
David has joined you and Pat. Take care of him! He was not a CLUMP-PER! We Love and Miss you all.
June 2, 2012
My Dearest Dad-Happy 82nd Birthday!
Your youngest grandchild "Spencer Danielson Donnelly" graduates from East Ridge High School today! He is an amazing young man...I know that you are watching over him!
Tori Bailey (Heidi's) is graduating on Winnie's birthday...how strange is that!
We all miss you very much! You are talked about often (all good)! When I sit outside & watch the trees grow or watch Spencer ump baseball, that is when you are the closest to me!
You do not have to worry about when I will make batter for the State Fair anymore. Leanne & Sheryl have taken over that duty! Since you have been gone they will ask me "When are you going to make batter"? My reply is "DAD, I will worry about the batter, you worry about something else!" Then we laugh!!!
Thanks for the wonderful memories! You are very much loved & very much missed!
Keep the wind at your back & the sun on your face (that gives me wrinkles)!
Always in my heart dad-
Your favorite daughter,
Tracey Jo Danielson Donnelly
AKA "Joey"
Leanne Mear
December 18, 2011
Hi Dad!
It was 4 years Friday that we lost you. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of. We miss you So much and you are loved.
I thought I would give you a quick update. Kind of like a Christmas Letter.
Mom - She fell last year. Had a lot of problems. But she is getting around pretty darn good now. She is amazing for "80" I only wish I had half her energy. She replaced those awful steps finally, that took you away from us. I feel better about that.
Sheryl- Your oldest and wisest - You would be so proud of her! She is the first and only sister getting a degree. Surprise, surprise, accounting. The thing she does best. She has worked so hard. She got A's and everything! I don't know why she didn't take my road and skip school? Maybe she couldn't get under the bed!? Thursday is the big graduation day. Send a quarter form Heaven so she knows you are thinking of her. You know she will spend it wisely!
She bought me a new car.....Wasn't that nice of her? For some reason she wants payments though. What is up with that, she must not know the rule. I am the baby, I need to be taken care of.
Tracey - Bought a new townhouse. Still working at Mcgoverns. She is doing very well in her new Sock company adventure.
Sean - Big Boy Job
Travis and Amanda off to Korea for a year to teach English. They will be near by each other. So Sheryl and I are happy about that.
Tyler - Mr. Techie - working at Apple, the perfect job for him. He is amazing at fixing things and pulling the trailers. Our go to guy
Spencer - Going to school in Utah -
playing traveling Hockey out there.
You would be so PROUD OF THEM ALL! They are all great kids. You and mom did a excellent job! Thank you
Mort - Your black grandson- Still the best dog. He is having seizures now but he seems to get over them quickly.
Toby - he is an addition to the family. You would just shake your head! Not the brightest bulb on the tree, but cute.
Scoobey and Scrappy - I don't see them much. but they are dogs and still with us.
Me - I am doing the Bill thing, hoping for early retirement. Doing some remodeling around here.
We all Love you Dad. Send our Love to Grandma, Grandpa, Winnie,Dick, Dolly and Grandpa Pat.
XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Hugs and Kisses,
Love,
Your Little Leanne
Shelli Gravdahl
July 13, 2010
Danielson family,
I was looking online to see if you still had the onion ring booth at the MN state fair, and found out that Bill passed a few years back. I remember Bill fondly from my early childhood on Sextant Ave. In fact, our entire family has fond memories and stories about "Mr. Danielson" that are still told to this day. We all live in Oregon now, but if we are in MN during fair time, you know we will look you up! Hope all is well with your families. Seems like only yesterday we were neighbors! ~The Perkins family
LEANNE MEAR
December 17, 2009
Hi Dad!!!
Thank god you are not archived in the legacy. You are still here to write to. I am choosing to believe you are reading this.
I couldn't write yesterday because it still hurts. I still think you are going to come in the back door and eat beef jerky for the dogs and then come upstairs and catch me napping.
Sue's mom (you know Sue, the one with the gold and velvet furniture that you loved)is visiting you now. Please make sure that you take care of her and let her join your group.
All of the kids are doing well. Thanks to you and mom.
You are missed SO much. I Love you Dad, and tell Grandma and Grandpa Danielson, that I love them too..... Come on Just say it! It flows very nicely and you feel good once you tell them. It gets easier. We will keep practising
Give Winnie a hug too!
I decorated your tree on Sunday, I still can not do ours since you left us. It has lights but no ornaments. Maybe someday.
I am going to Vegas, so I expect to see you at the El Cortez for a moment. Wave and throw a kiss. Luck on the tables or slots would be nice too!
Are you the one that keeps putting dimes in my bed? I look for pennies from heaven but lately I have been finding dimes in my bed??? Thanks for the raise.
I love you from the bottom of my heart forever.
Your Little Leannie
December 13, 2009
My Dearest Dad,
You are MISSED SO MUCH! Things are not the same around the holidays with you not here. I think about you every day...sometimes I cry but mostly I smile and laugh thinking about what a great childhood we had and what a wonderful father you were(still are).
Happy Trails to You!
Love from your favorite daughter,
Tracey Jo Danielson Donnelly
AKA "Joey"
Tracey Donnelly
October 3, 2009
HOLY CRAP I am now watching "Antique Roadshow"...dad I know you are with me...
"Joey"
Tracey Donnelly
October 3, 2009
To my dearest dad,
I miss you so much...I was watching a movie and a daughter was telling her father a story as he lay in his hospital bed...I think she was telling him the story of "The old lady swiping her floor and she found a six pence...(and that brought back sad and also happy memories). Now I am watching "Lawrence Welk" which also brings up sad and happy memories. Grandma Danielson always watch it and she would just love the way "Bobby and Sissy" would dance, the Lennon Sisters. When the band was playing a polka, I thought of Winnie and could see her polkaing (I know that is not a real word) around the dance floor. The hair and the clothes bring back the thought of your lime green suit with your stunning white shoes. Thanks for the fun memories. Lawrence always closed with "keep a song in your heart." And I say that to you and to my wonderful family and friends reading this...
"KEEP A SONG IN YOUR HEART!"
I love and miss you very much,
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
leanne mear
August 24, 2009
Hi Dad,
Another Fair is coming up. We put a memorial in the paper on Sunday. I was surpised to see that you have changed your look. I noticed your hair is gone. I am thinking it is because you had a tough week last week. Saving Sheryl from her freeway experience and than the added stress of when Tracey is going to make batter. You were probably pulling it out. I told her you had called and asked but she said she was a big girl now, to worry about something else! I am glad that I am never the problem child. Someday maybe those girls will learn!
We will miss you at the Fair. This is one of the hardest times of the year.
Love,
Your perfect child,
Leanne
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Dad,
This is our second father's day without you. It is hard to believe that you have been gone for 18 months. This weekend is the MSRA car show. It makes us feel so good to hear how fond people were of you. It is amazing the new stories we hear about at each event. You truly made an impact on the lives you touched. Sean and Amanda have worked this weekend. You taught them well.
Amanda made it back from Australia. You would have loved to hear about her many adventures.
Thank you for being such a wonderful dad. I couldn't have hand picked a better dad. I love you and miss you.
Love,
Sheryl
June 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad!
There is not a day that goes by without thinking about you. It is amazing how I can see something or hear something and want to remember it to tell you. I miss you so very much.
Yes your baby turned 50 this year! I can hardly believe it so I am sure you certainly can't. I remember your 50th.
Dad, All I can say is you were the BEST man that I have ever known. You are always in my heart and thoughts.
I Love you,
Little leannnnnnnnnne
Krystal Dahlman
June 1, 2009
Hi Grandpa Bill...
Hope you have a wonderful birthday up there. Say "hi" To all the angels - especially my daddy!
You would be proud - I had twins!!! (One boy, one girl)
They are my world! Bringing them to the state fair this year - their first year... It's gonna be hard to be there and not see you..
Watch over me when you get a chance, I need all the angels I can get
Love you tons
and miss you
xoxox
Krystal Jean
ps - I figured out the HEINZ 57 thing.. the number 57 is the number of pickles HEINZ once had!!! =) hahaha.. That's the fun fact for your birthday! xoxo
Sheryl McGuire
June 1, 2009
Hi Dad!
The Horse Show has come and gone. The weather was good this year. Of course I cried as I drove to the fair grounds the first day of the event because I knew you wouldn't be there to say "mornin' how ya doin' kid". Don't think that sadness will ever go away. You are missed terribly and there is not a day that goes by that you aren't in our thoughts.
Amanda just text me to tell me it is your birthday in Australia (since they are 15 hours ahead of us - she is right). It is still June 1 for us so your birthday isn't until tomorrow in Minnesota! Terry is with Amanda in Australia now until they come home on June 14. They are going to Figi. Tyler spent the first two weeks of May with her. They went to Tasmania and Thailand. They had so much fun. I know they both wish you were here so they could tell you the fun time they had and all the exciting things they did. I am sure you and Winnie are up there watching over them.
Chad and Nick graduate this year. There is a party for Chad on 6/20 and Nick's is 6/27. It is so hard to believe how grown up everyone is getting - or maybe that is just a nicer way of saying we are getting old.
Leanne just turned 50, tomorrow would be your 79th birthday and Sean will be 25 on the 18th. You were the best grandfather a kid could ask for (and the best dad!)
The car show is 3 weeks away. You can't believe how many people make a special trip to say hi and tell us how much they miss you and share a story or two. We never tire of hearing stories about our dad.
Have been getting my weekly calls from Mr. E. Schumacher has ended his fair career. Waiting to hear who is going into his space. Should be interesting. Fill you in when we hear.
Heidi is having fair food at Nick's graduation party and asked Mr. E to work the trailer for her. He said yes - but what else does he have to do on a Saturday in June?
I have been studying for an accounting test tomorrow. These three chapters have been hell. I have studied all I can for tonight. My eyes hurt. I don't think I can study any longer. I figure if I don't have it by now, I probably never will.
You will be happy to know that I am still trying to teach Leanne to spend her money more wisely, so maybe if they offer another early out, she will be better prepared. I offered to take over her finances years ago - had she listened to you and I she could be retired by now and spending quality time at home with Bob, Mort and Toby :-)
Happy Birthday Dad. Miss you and love you.
Your favorite oldest daughter,
Sheryl
Leanne Mear
April 19, 2009
Hi Dad!
It has been a long time since I have updated. The horse show is coming up quickly. Had to clean the trailer yesterday. Life is still not the same without you. I wonder if it will ever seem normal. I still expect to see you walk in the door go to the deck, poop the dog, hit some golf balls.
I think of you everyday and miss you!
I love you Dad,
Little Leannnnne
Leanne Mear
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Dad,
One year and two Christmas's without you.
The holiday Season will never be the same. I hope you and Grandma, Grandpa, Winnie, Dick and Dolly all got together. All your favorite adults are with you now. What a team. Tell everyone I miss them and love them.
Your in my heart everyday Dad.
Give Winnie a special hug, she's probably tired from all the dancing.
Let her know that we are taking as good of care of the girls as we can. They will be okay. We are a FAMILY and always will be there.
I do have to tell you one thing though...........You were right again!
I hate my job, but you always told me it is only a job and I would have a good retirement. Surprise, Surprise you were right. I have a job in today's economy, I do have a retirement that was not lost in the stock market. They are offering an early out unfotunately I should have spent my money more wisely. I thought you would get a smle about it.
MY DAD~ THE SMARTEST WISEST MAN IN THE WORLD!
I Love You,
Little Leannie
PS. Tell Grandma and Grandpa that Sheryl is still whining that Leanne always gets the best stuff. (She was whining about the gold silverware last night)
XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Kelly Kratzke
December 24, 2008
Bill, You didn't send me one of your famous Christmas Cards this year, you know the one you mark with "this is the best Chrismtmas Card you will ever get"! And low and behold it is all the NEW YORKER cartoons you cut out through out the year. I still have the ones you sent me last year! So here's looking at you kid! Until we meet again....Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
We all miss you (well you know that already)! as you used to say...."well i know that!!"
Love,
Kelly
Krystal Dahlman
December 23, 2008
Hey Grandpa Bill!
Heading out to Arizona tomorrow for Christmas Break - I'm excited.
Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you and all the angels up there with you!
Make sure my dad shares some egg nog with you or something =)
Love you and Miss you
Heidi Bailey
December 22, 2008
Dearest Uncle Bill,
I know I have counted on you to be there before and now I need to ask you to be there again (I know it never ends). Please take good care of our mom and make sure you are having tons of fun, laughter and conversation - that was what you two always shared - and I am so hoping that is what you are doing now. I can see you two sitting together at the fair talking, laughing and watching the world go by (adding comments as needed).
I find great comfort knowing that our dear mom is with you. Thank you for always being so good to her.
Most of all Bill, I want to thank you so much for the gift you gave us of your wonderful daughters, their families and Maryann as well. You should be so proud, all of them have been so good to us girls throughout this (and all other times) - I don't know what we would do without them, they are the best ever, we are so blessed. They love you so much and they have so much love and kindness for us as well. I can't even begin to name off all that they have done for us all along but it is unbelieveable what they have done for us and are always willing to do anything and they are so caring and willing to share whatever time or posessions they have. I can't believe they even answer our phone calls (especially since there is caller ID and they could not answer but they always do - kind of like you always did for me (even though you may not have had caller id (an unsuspecting victim of whatever my crisis was the moment). Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart for you and your family - they have truly been the greatest gift our family has ever received and thanks for sharing them.
Have fun with mom!
Love,
Your niece Heidi
Sheryl McGuire
December 20, 2008
Hi Dad,
How time flies. I can't believe that you have been gone for a year. You are missed so much. I have your picture on my visor in my car. You have been such a good listener. It is not the same as being able to call you and get your feedback, but it helps me.
Winne left us on 12/19, but I am sure that you and Dick were encouraging her to get up there with the two of you. I was thinking that since all of you aren't in any pain any longer - maybe Winnie could teach you how to polka! Sure wish I could see that :-) I was with Heidi, Gretchen, Peggy and Caley when Winnie left us. It was as peaceful as when you left. I know that they are happy to have her up there with you. Watch over them dad, they need the strength to get through this.
My first quarter of school is over. I took three classes and got three A's! Next quarter I start with the accounting and math.
We love you and miss you so very much.
Your favorite - first born daughter,
Sheryl
Leanne mear
December 16, 2008
Hi Dad,
We all met tonight and had cheese pizza in your honor. Sheryl took you home with her tonight. I've had you here for the last year and thought I better share. Things just are not the same without you. There is not a day that goes by without thinking about you and missing you. I love you dad. Your always in my heart. Send a few more pennies, I haven't been getting many lately.
Love,
Your little Leanne
*Good State Fair Memories*
December 16, 2008
Krystal Heintz-Dahlman
December 16, 2008
Grandpa Bill,
Can't believe today it's been one year since you passed away! I'm sure the family is going through a lot of emotions today.. Give them strength - you know when they need it.
I hope you are doing well in Heaven... Make sure you keep my dad in line..=)
Love you and miss you!
Krystal
Sheryl McGuire
November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Dad! It sure wasn't the same without you. I am so grateful that we took the family pictures that we did last year. They are such good memories. I had knee surgery on Tuesday. It is the same surgery that you had. I remember when you hurt your knee while taking the booth down at the fair. I had to drive down the sidewalk to get you into the car. That certainly was a good way to get out of taking the rest of the booth down dad!
Amanda is going to study abroad in Australia. She leaves in February. She will be gone for 4 months. You would be so excited for her. She misses you dad. You were such a great grandfather.
Remember when Sean, Travis & Mom went on the Alaskan cruise? Sean met a gal on the cruise and they have stayed in touch for the past 8 years. Well, they started talking on a daily basis and now she moved here from Atlanta. They are renting a townhouse in Woodbury. Luckily, it is not quite as cold as it could be in MN at this time of year, so she can slowly get use to the cold. Her name is Jessica, she has a border collie named dolce. You would like Jessica and you would think dolce is a nice dog.
I decided to go back to school. I am getting my accounting degree. I am taking online and night classes through Globe College. I sure wish you were here to tell you about my classes, especially, my Interpersonal Relations class. You would be so interested in the class. It would be fun to share what I have learned in this class.
Dad, we miss you so much. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Thank you for being such a wonderful dad. I love you.
Your favorite first born daughter,
Sheryl
Krystal Jean Heintz-Dahlman
November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Grandpa Bill! Don't put too much salt on those mashed potatoes and turkey! Hahaha! =)
Love you & Miss you
Krystal Jean
ps - Congrats to Spencer! That's awesome!! =)
Tracey Donnelly
November 21, 2008
Dad, as Barry Manilow sings "LOOK'S LIKE HE MADE IT" yes, your grandson Spencer is a JV Hockey goalie at Hill-Murray!!!! I know you are so proud of him as Michael and I are! I can't believe it! Dad I wish you could be here in person so Spencer could have called you and given you the GREAT news himself. He is going to be a wonderful goalie, team mate and most of all a great student (he has to get good grades to stay on the team) so please watch over him! Thanks for being my DAD! I LOVE and MISS YOU!
always, your favorite-
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
Tracey Donnelly
November 20, 2008
OK Dad, Spencer made it one more day in Hill hockey so do what ever it takes for him to make the cut TODAY! He will then be a wonderful Hill-Murray team mate! I gave the family an early Christmas present! Your guest book will remain open. It is so nice to know that you are with us and always will be. When ever we have a bad day we can come to this book and tell you about it! Thanks for being a GREAT DAD and a Great listener. All my LOVE....
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
YOUR FAVORITE!
Tracey Donnelly
November 19, 2008
My Dearest Dad, Spencer is in the finals for making the Hill-Murray Hockey team so if you, Grandpa Pat, Grandma, Grandpa, Gram, Dick Farr, Dolly and anyone else up there could say a little prayer for him We (Michael and I) would really appreicate it! Thanks for listening and I miss the heck out of you!
Always for FAVORITE DAUGHTER,
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
PS say Hi to Julie Westbrook (taken so young)!
Tracey Donnelly
November 6, 2008
To My Dearest Dad, I MISS THE HELL OUT OF YOU! This SUCKS not being able to talk to you in person. There is not a day goes by that I don't think about you, I often say that I have to call my dad and tell them him this or that. Spencer turned 15, he will be driving soon, I remember when you taught me how to drive (among many other things). We are having "Pizza Shack" pizza again for Spencer's family birthday (tradition). I know you loved that pizza and why would anyone put salt on pizza? Spencer is growing up so fast and into a wonderful young man. Dad I know you know this-but you have one HELL of a family and I(we) thank you for being such a wonderful, positive role model. I hope I (can, have, and will) make an impact on Spencer the way you have on me(us). Spencer and I have great conversations about you (what we did as kids with you, what you thought about this or that). Dad I used "You have to kiss alot of toads before you find your Prince Charming" talk (as you did to me so many, many, many years ago). Dad-Sheryl, Leanne and Heidi are going to Mexico without me (what's up with that!). I hope ALL 3 feel quilty (as we all know I carry none and they carry it all)! So please make sure they have fun and are safe seeing how me (the responsible one) will not be there with them. Dad, know that I will always keep you in my heart and in my head ...I love and miss you so much!
YOUR FAVORITE DAUGHTER,
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
"Peace"
spencer donnelly
November 5, 2008
hey grandpa just turned 15 a few days ago it was a geat day i wish you could have been there we r having the party for the family soon i go to hill now i have lots of friends there i think of you all the time i am going to start hockey tryouts in a few days i have a chance of making the team i now i would makke you prod i love you grandpa
October 15, 2008
Hi Dad,
I am thinking about you and missing you. There is not day that goes by that I don't think of you or say my dad said this or did this. You are in my heart always and forever.
Thank you for being the BEST DAD EVER.
Just me
Leanne Mear
August 27, 2008
Hi Dad,
Day 6 of the fair. People ask about you every day. Dad, you were such an amazing man............How did you touch so many lives? Every morning we talk about you. Bill S. he is there early, I tried that but I am not sure what you both did?? I even asked if I could help him?!?!?!? Bill E, taken care of, advise has been good. coupons are going well. Art (elephant ears) has been a big help to us. If it wasn't for you we would not have all the support we have had this year. It has been the toughest year we will ever go through. We know you are here with us. Sean, Travis, Tyler, Amanda and Spencer have been so GOOD,!!! NO fights this year.... You would be so proud. They have been ROCKS and are amazing. You and Mom did a great job in raising them. We could not have had such great kids with out you both. I know you are with us dad.
WE ALL LOVE YOU!
Krystal Jean Dahlman
August 15, 2008
G'pa Bill,
Your girls need your strength more than ever now.. This is gonna be a hard 12 days for them.. But you know what you need to do =)
hehehe. Tracey and that batter..
"Krystal - you better carry that batter with two hands" I can still hear that!!!
Love you girls!!! It's weird not even going to the fair this year. =(
Some of my best memories are out there!!
Miss you tons G'pa Bill
Be sure you are showing everyone up there how to punch onions... Don't worry I might still test your theory of "you can go anywhere in the world and punch onions, kid"
=)
Love you
Krystal Jean
Tracey Donnelly
August 12, 2008
To my favorite DAD,
I'm waiting for you to call and ask me when I will be making batter for the fair! The fair is in 9 days...no batter make yet. I would suggest you call me!
Miss the poop out of you,
always (your favorite daughter),
Tracey Jo "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
PS If I were you I would now be WORRIED about the batter!
Leanne
August 9, 2008
AS the fair is approaching: I found this quote and thought we all could appreciate it and Bill would certainly agree!
If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you'll be going, 'you know, we're alright. We are dang near royalty.
More funny Jeff Foxworthy quotes
Heidi Bailey
August 9, 2008
Dear Uncle Bill,
I just had to write. I have come up with 2 new book titles. You always loved my one book idea and title "I Have a Beehive in My Foundation" - hopefully I will get that book written some day. I believe I have now come up with two new ideas and would love to see your face and watch you laugh and approve as I share these new book ideas/titles with you - I will close my eyes and see in my mind your reaction - I am sure I wont be disappointed. Well here goes, ready?
1st book - "What You Have in Your Grocery Cart Says Alot About You"
2nd book (and the best I think)
"Just Because He Doesnt Wear Panty Hose Doesnt Mean He Is Normal" -
Know what I mean???
Love You, Your Favorite Niece Heidi
Krystal Jean Heintz-Dahlman
July 28, 2008
Grandpa Bill;
How are you doing these days?!!? Well, you could have warned me about how HOTT it is out here in the desert! =) Just kidding - although seeing 113 on the bank sign the other day sure didn't make me smile!
Just wanted to drop a line, let ya know what's going on in my life - living the dream of a Military Wife (I know if we were face to face right now you would be laughing at me - telling me how silly girls are - especially those 6th grade ones!).
Luke is getting ready to deploy again - so I need you to keep an extra eye on him while he's over there... (No waking up the platoon from sleep walking/talking either)
It's gonna be a hard year for your girls at the fair - Give them that extra they need around that time!!
Love you and Miss you
xoxoxo
Krystal Jean
Krystal Jean Dahlman
June 22, 2008
Hey G'pa Bill...
Thought of you this weekend as I drove by the State Fairgrounds... Back to the 50's... Hope you were there helping your girls out... It's one of those times that they need your strength more than ever...
All the times I go through "firsts" without my dad, I ask for a little bit of help from up above.
Back to the 50's car show, was mine and my dad's thing to do - that was our "father's day" thing even though it was the weekend after.
I'm sure you met my little angel up there recently. =( Breaks my heart but I know everything happens for a reason whether or not we like to accept the reason.
Miss ya lots...
xoxo
krystal jean
Leanne Mear
June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day Dad!
This is a tough one. We had the burning of the booth last night in your memory. You would have enjoyed it. All of your closest family and friends came. Everyone threw in a piece in memory of you. The peaches were destroyed and Linda tossed in a pack of cigarettes for you. We had all your favorite foods. Sean, Tyler and Nick B, Travis and mom had vodka 7 for you. You are loved and missed by all of us Dad.
Happy Father's Day and know we are all thinking about you today and everyday.
I Love you,
Your Little Leanne
Krystal Dahlman
June 14, 2008
Hope you have a wonderful Father's Day up there!
Please give my dad a hug for me and tell him I miss him very much!
Watch over your girls Grandpa Bill. They miss you very much and this weekend is another one of the "firsts" they have to go through.. Maybe send just a little more sunshine their way this weekend!
Love you
xoxo
Krystal Jean
Krystal Dahlman
June 7, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday!
Hope you are doing ok up there..
Can't believe it's almost Fair time again.. It just won't be the same...
Tell my dad I say hi.. =) Hope you are teaching him how to punch those onions!!
I went to Vegas a couple weeks ago and got married... Saw some showgirls dolls and instantly thought of you and how excited Amanda was everytime you went, just so she could get another doll!! =)
Love you and miss you
xoxo
krystal jean
ps - how awesome is it that I am not a "heintz" anymore?!?! LOL!...
Famous Grandpa Bill Quote: "Why is your dad's family so messed up..."
"Heintz 57 Grandpa Bill.. That's all I can say"
=) hehehe..
LEANNE MEAR
June 2, 2008
Happy Birthday DAD!!!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!
Love and Kisses,
Your Little Leanne
Sheryl McGuire
June 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad,
You are in my thoughts daily and you are missed so very much. Today on your 78th birthday I want to tell you what a great dad you were and how much we appreciate everything you taught us and the time you spent with us. Happy Birthday Dad - enjoy your day with Grandpa, Grandma and Gram. We love you.
Love,
Sheryl
Your first born and favorite daughter :-)
Leanne Mear
April 25, 2008
Hey Dad, I thought I would check in and let you know we failed the first event. It is raining so that is not a good thing but......hey we forgot a lot of things. Where do we get fryers fixed, where is the bacon, do we have enough onions? We forgot to get the basket thingies for the fryers, the food people were late as usual and WE FORGOT TO THAW THE BATTER!!! Just another day in paradise, you need to send us the signs......when we forget. Sheryl did tell me I was doing well at taking your place..... I guess I called her alot???? It is not the same without you. we have the chair for you but no dad. We are thinking about you, talking about you and MISSING YOU!
Love and Onions,
Your little Leanne
March 31, 2008
Grandpa Bill,
I am in California because Luke just got home from Iraq.. This past weekend we went down to Arizona (Mesa) to be exact... and I thought about you a lot... I don't know what it was.. but I felt you around me a lot...
Went to the swap meet... saw somethings that you would find ridiculous that "snowbirds" try to sell down there... LOL!!! Like Donkeys for your lawn... who would have thought that you could sell a plastic donkey for $25 and people would actually buy one... That's kind of like your idea of "fresh dog poop on a stick" - it would make a killin at the state fair.. hahaha..
Just thought I would say hi... and let the family know I am thinking of you!
Love you!
xoxoox
Krystal
Amy Iannacone (Molzahn)
March 28, 2008
One of my favorite memories of Mr. Danielson came from my days working with him and his family at the state and county fairs. Every day I walked in, and whether early or late, Mr. Danielson would be sitting behind the stand in a lawnchair, chatting with all those on break who stood around, (I suspect mainly to hear his stories.)
And then he would look up, breaking the conversation and nod his head in that genteel, almost regal way, like the gentleman of old used to do toward the ladies. And without fail he'd say "Howdy Amery," and I would smile, as he unknowingly patterned a special memory for me.
So each summer, as the heat of those months bring recollections of the fairs and fun I had there, so too will I be reminded of a very dear man, one who always took the time to notice me, and of whom I will always be very fond.
March 16, 2008
Dear Dad,
It has been three months since you left us. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you. I miss you SO much. I smile when I think about you and what a great Dad you were. Thank you for all you did for me.
Dad you are very much missed by all of us.
Love,
Your little Leanne
Grandma, Grandpa & The Grandkids!
January 20, 2008
The Family on Thanksgiving 07'
January 20, 2008
Amanda McGuire
January 20, 2008
Grandpa
There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you, most of the time ending in tears! I cant tell you enough how much I love you and how wonderful of a Grandpa you were!
I've been doing A-mazing in school, and let me tell you, the hardest thing for me is not being able to pick up the phone to call you to tell you about all my A's and B's I got this semester- Even though I cant call you and tell you, I know that you already know about my grades and I know you're up there saying, "I'm so proud of you, Amanda."
I miss you too much to say! :(
I know its the sadest song you've ever heard but I thought i'd sing it to ya one more time...
*Cement mixer putty, putty.
cement mixer- putty, putty.
to make a mix of mortar you need cement and water and watch the melaroonie run out!"
You're THE BEST!!!
Love always,
your favorite grand-daughter(well, and only- but we always just leave that part out! haha :)
Amanda!
Kelly Kratzke
January 4, 2008
A one of a kind friend that we will all miss dearly! Bill was a St. Paul Classic…
So many great one liners and stories that Bill shared with us through out the years,
most of which started with “did you know that….”
And if you told him something he usually replied “Oh, I know that!”
“don’t they know that when you drop something into 400 degree grease it kills all the germs!”
Or his one line relationship advice “ahhhh….dump him, another one will come along!”
And his advice to the boys: “if you want to know what a girl is going to become…look to her mother…they always turn into their mother!”
Or when you told him about some blunder in your life he would respond “you know….. when I look back on my life, it just seems like an “endless chain of errors!”” and we would laugh!!
He would call up to see if I was smarter than a fifth-grader because he would watch the show and write down all the questions. “see, you aren’t even smarter than a fifth grader!”
If you went to the stand after 4:30 and asked for grandpa “he had to go home to watch Judge Judy!” and the next day he would show up and tell you all about it and laugh!
The best part of the fairs was always looking to see if Bill was there that day, he always had a good story and we shared a lot laughs!
He loved his family, and loved to brag about his daughters and grandchildren with that twinkle in his eye!
After talking and talking and laughing the whole time…… when he had to go, he would say:………… “well, we’ll see ya kid!”
Bill, it was so great knowing you, I am not sure what we will do with out you, but we will cherish the memories in our hearts forever!
Until we meet again……We’ll see ya kid!!
The Kratzke's
Kelly, Shannon,
Bob and Barb
Randy & Nancy Crosby
December 24, 2007
To Mary Ann and family. Scott Heilsberg first introduced me to Bill many years ago, when we lived down the street on Germain. I used to hear stories about the Pizza Shack and Onion Rings! We never went to the fair without stopping and saying hi. Bill always had time for a smoke and a story. I will miss those conversations, but am glad to have been given the chance to know Bill. He will be missed here, but now he can go on telling those stories to his friends in heaven....
Sheryl Danielson (McGuire)
December 23, 2007
To my Dad,
What a wonderful man you were. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love you. When I was 10 years old you made me sign a piece of paper stating that I was having a good childhood. Looking back on my life this past week, I DID have a good childhood. You were always so much fun, playing 'kick the can' with all of the neighborhood kids, all of the notes you would leave for us when we would get home from school, each of them being signed by a different person each time - I remember one from John F. Kennedy, Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger, I even remember one being signed by Trigger. So many little things you did have come to mind this past week. You and mom did such a good job parenting the three of us. I hope that I have been have half the parent to Sean and Amanda that the two of you have been to Tracey, Leanne and Me. You were a great dad. You always took such an interest in all of our lives. You have touched so many, young and old alike.
I will so miss your many daily phone calls the week prior to any of the events we do and the month prior to the State Fair - asking "Sheryl, did you do this, Sheryl, did you do that" and I would answer yes and give you the details - what is being delivered when, etc. and you would say "I don't know why I worry so much, I know you have everything under control", but 20 minutes later, you would call again because you thought of something else. You would tell me that when you worry about things, they usually don't happen. I want to thank you for passing your love of the State Fair to all of us. No one will ever fill your chair, Dad.
I love you and think of you often. I can't tell you how many times this week I have gone to pick up the phone to call and tell you something and then caught myself. I have nothing but wonderful memories of you, Dad. Thanks for everything.
Your Favorite First Born - the daughter who got all of the common sense :-)
Sheryl
Jon Resig
December 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anita Brown Madden
December 22, 2007
For the Danielson Family :
I am sending this to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all know what you are going through, but think of it like this -- Bill and Frank are up above and watching us!!!
All of the Browns send their prayers and hope that you all stay strong.
Sincerely,
The Browns
Joel Chesin
December 22, 2007
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bill. I had known him for thirty years, meeting for twelve days every fall. Bill really had an effect on how I looked at life. I was in the bar business and we would tell each other old bar stories with myself taking to heart his wisdom and veiw of life in general. A number of times in my life I had thought of not going back to the fair, but it was relationships with people like Bill that made me keep coming back. My deepest sympathy to the girls and the rest of the family.
Angie Seiberlich
December 22, 2007
Mary Ann;
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll miss Bill at the Fair!
Sincere Condolences
Angie Seiberlich
Leanne Danielson (Mear)
December 22, 2007
My Dear Dad,
"I love you"! My favorite memory of you and I will always be not to long ago you and I were standing in the drive way and I told you I loved you. You acted like you didn't hear me. I said "Dad, I love you!" Finally I said one more time as you were getting in your car "DAD, do you hear me, I said I Love you"! You climbed into your car with a giggle and a smile and said "I love you", not very clear I might add but you said it! I finally got ya!
I want to thank you for the "wonderful life I had and the beautiful Memories". Thank you for always being there and being so supportive and proud of all of us. You always looked on the bright side of life. You said we never disappointed you, wow what a dad.
Thank you for all the help and love with Travis, Tyler and Mort. I need to give you and mom so much of the credit. All of your grandchildren are such good kids. That was because of you and mom.
Dad, I could write forever but I will say so long, farewell to you and you and you, Goodnight.(sound of music).
I will think of you everyday with no regrets and fond memories.
Thank you Dad and I LOVE YOU,
Your Little Leanne
P.S. I got the letter from Jesus today.
Mary Alvey
December 21, 2007
Dear Bill - we are going to miss your sweet presence at the Donnelly home. Love, Mary Brigid Alvey (Michael's Aunt).
Marilyn Schroeder
December 21, 2007
Cheryl, (and Family)
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Although it has been 6 years since I have been back to MN to go to the fair, I can remember the taste of the onion rings! I did not know your Father personally but after reading all the wonderful stories in this guest book, I feel I do now. He was a wonderful man that impacted many lives. Hold on to the memories, laugh often and cry when you need to! Be open minded to his visits because he will!! It is a wonderful feeling if you let it happen.
Hebrews 12:1
Let us run the race that is before us and never give up.
Psalm 31:24
All you who put your hope in the LORD be strong and brave.
I send you all big hugs,
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Ryan Cotter
December 20, 2007
I was saddened to hear about the loss of a great man I spent every end of summer with for the last 19 or so years. Bill was always quick with a wave, a story, a quip or opinion, (or to tell you how you were doing something wrong). He always had your best intentions in heart, and always seemed to genuinely care about what you were doing or what you had to say. Since I was 14 I was always happy to listen to his sagely advice, words of wisdom, or even the odd rambling story. Everything he had to say riveted me, and he was truly charismatic. He is sadly missed, and is, and always will be a permanent fixture in my memories. So to Cheryl, Leeanne, Tracey, Sean, Amanda, Travis, Tyler, and anyone else I am forgetting from my State Fair Food Building family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Lee Moen
December 20, 2007
MaryAnn, Leanne, Sheryl, & Tracey:
(& Families)
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill - I pray you'll find peace & comfort in all your wonderful memories. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time - May you have a joyous Christmas & feel his presence with you always.
Bill Stesin
December 19, 2007
I first met Bill in 1968, when I got a concession near his Onion Ring Stand at the State Fair. It's been an honor and a privilege to have known him for all these years.
The State Fair will never be the same without Bill. He was the partriarch among the family of concessionaires with fifty some years under his belt. More importantly to me, it was Bill's humanity that made him a very special, unique man. Through thick and thin, good times and bad, no matter what the circumstances, Bill had the rare talent of being able to put a human twist on things. Being around Bill always made me feel better and made life a fuller richer place.
Bill will be dearly missed by the many concessionaires that knew him. He will also be missed by the hundreds and hundreds of fairgoers that knew him by name and visited him at the fair every year to say hello and get their onion rings.
Finn
December 19, 2007
We are all so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Kate Finn USPS
Lois Hale
December 19, 2007
I worked with Bill on the LSM machines at the Post Office back in the 1970s and have stopped by to say hi when he was at his onion ring stand at the fair. I always thought of him as a sort of philosopher. He had a timeless quality that appealed to all generations. He used to call me "Nels" and I tell him I changed back to my maiden name so don't call me that anymore and he'd say, "Ok, Nels". Two quotes I remember are: "You know, Nels, when you die your soul goes up to a used car lot in Forest Lake". And (referring to breakups, "You know, Nels, you always find somebody better" (he was right).
Sorry for you loss, Nels
Karen Mayen
December 19, 2007
Amanda,
I'm very sorry to hear about your Grandpa. Karissa was sad telling me about his death, but cheered up when telling me what a fun and nice curly haired man he was. If Karissa has a few great memories and she is not part of your family, then you must have tons of great memories as your Grandpa. Keep them in your heart.
All my love
Karen
John Robert Chisholm
December 19, 2007
Bills face will be missed at the State Fair!! Was fun to see him at the onion ring stand or lately by Roadhouse Sisters...we wrote his WC for many years! His onion rings were the best anywhere and always a gotta have food at the fair! Blessing on the family!
Nikki Edwards
December 19, 2007
Sean and family,
May the kind thoughts and wonderful memories of your grandfather bring you comfort through this very difficult time! Your in my thoughts and prayers.
chrys faucher
December 19, 2007
Leanne,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray for you to have peace and that any sadness you have will soon be replaced with joy and loving memories of your father.
Chrys Faucher
Tracey Donnelly
December 19, 2007
To my favorite dad in the whole wide world!
"The dog stood on the burning deck, the flames dashed around his neck...HOT DOG"
"Before you meet your prince charming you must kiss alot of toads"
I love you so much and you know it! Thanks for the wonderful childhood you gave me...playing ghost when mom was away, playing kick the can with the neighborhood, and being an all around good egg.
What am I going to do with out you at the state fair? Let's chat about this!
Say Hi to Grandma & Grandpa Danielson, Gram, Grandpa Pat, Dolly and Dick Farr. I know you guys are having some great conversation!
YOUR FAVORITE DAUGHTER,
Tracey "Joey" Danielson Donnelly
Louie & Molly Bartscher
December 19, 2007
We have happy memories of Bill. Playing golf with Bill & Pat Donnelly in the RGV as well as visits to the Fair. He will be missed. Our love and prayers to the family, especially Tracey, Spencer and Mike.
December 18, 2007
12x12=144. I think you taught me that one while learining my ABC's! So sorry for biting you when you first met me as a baby. Uncle Bud, you always made me feel special and were an AMAZING listener and I always thought of you as THE MAN WHO KNEW SOMETHING ABOUT EVERYTHING! You molded & mentored me into a professional NON-CLUMPING Onion Ring Fryer and fondly named me THE MONEY GRABBING MACHINE at the fair. I am so BLESSED to have had you in my life these past 30+ years and am grateful for your wisdom and to have been touched by your kind soul.
I love you Uncle Bud!
Tammy
Aunt Kathy Kostohryz
December 18, 2007
Spencer and all the Danielsons - So sorry to hear about Grandpa Bill - so grateful I had a chance to talk to him on Thanksgiving. Bill was very sweet and I'm grateful I had the opportunity to know him. Praying for Spencer and all the grandkids - BILL LOVES HIS GRANDKIDS. Bill teaches us to be the kind of person people are grateful to have known. Praying for you - love always.
Torrie Crider
December 18, 2007
Sorry for you loss. Bill was a good man with a hard work ethic. He was funny and told great stories. I was lucky enough to work with him at the State Fair. Rest in peace.
Krystal Heintz
December 18, 2007
Grandma MaryAnn,
I am sooo sorry to hear of your loss.. Bill was such an amazing man... I will never forget you guys for letting me work soooo many years at the State Fair... For all the summer days spent at your house and in the pool... He is now your angel... I am sooo blessed and honored to have known such an amazing man.. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Sheryl, Leeanne, & Tracey;
Losing your father is one of life most difficult moments, I know this all too well... It's very different trying to exist in a world that your father doesn't. I have learned in the past year (since I lost my dad) that even though he is not here physically - there are plenty of signs that he is here spiritually.. Don't take those signs lightly.. If you are driving in your car and you hear a song that reminds you of him, or you see something and have an instant thought of him - take it to heart... Take those memories and run forever with them... Be grateful you had such an amazing father who was loved by the entire world... He is now in heaven and we know he is the best damn onion puncher up there!!! =) hehehe.. He always told me that I could go anywhere in the world and punch onions!!! Now he is up there, making God some onion rings, pizza and chicken!!! (And of course throwing enough salt on those onions rings for an army..) I'll never forget him... You guys keep your heads up!! He is now tucked away safely in your hearts... He is always there!! NO MATTER WHAT!! Love you guys sooo much!
Sean, Amanda, Tyler, Travis & Spencer - Thank you for letting me be a part of your grandpa's life... You are truly amazing kids and he is sooooo proud of all of you.. Keep your heads up! Let his memories last forever!! Love you all!
Now, Grandpa Bill:
If someone ever asks me to write a top 10 list of the most amazing people I have ever met - you will definately be at the top. With all your stories, all the laughs we shared, I will NEVER forget you.. Making Sean and I do MULTIPULCATION TABLES constantly, you and your cigarettes (the brown kind), our wonderful talks about how crazy the HEINTZ family is, the famous "Hiya Kid - how the hell are you?", the Peter's hotdogs early in the morning during the fair time, You and that SALT fetish you had (everything was salted 3 or 4 times), the talks about life in the back of Roger's (the Hot Chips guy) truck, the laughs, the teasing me because I DIDN'T VOTE FOR MONDALE, the talks about boys and how 6th grade girls were soooo much worse than the boys, the CEMENT MIXER PUTTY PUTTY song, the twinkle in your eyes, the Danielson & Daughter State Fair days, opening Onion Rings with you was always a blast, "CARRY THE BATTER WITH 2 HANDS YOU GUYS",and punching onions anywhere in the world. I have sooo many wonderful memories of you - you will always hold a special place in my heart..
I know you are in great hands now.. Could you tell my dad that I love him and miss him??? Tell him to buy you dinner up there or something.. make sure he is behaving!
I love you Grandpa Bill... Always have! Always Will!
To the rest of the family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers.. Bill was one heck of a guy and will be forever loved and missed by all!
Love always,
Krystal Heintz
ps - Something I thought you guys would enjoy... "Letter from Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you." It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man." God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
deb donnelly
December 18, 2007
Mike, Tracey, Spencer and the Danielson family,
We are so saddened to hear of Bill's death. He was always such a freindly and kind man. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, dont hesitate to call.
Kev and Deb Donnelly
Scott Hielsberg
December 18, 2007
Roy Rogers real name was Leonard Sly, They won’t let you off the Fairgrounds until you buy Onion Rings, when I was your age I was a year older, I would have been older but I was sick a year. Those are some the many quotes I think of when I think of Bill. Bill was never short of words and always fun to talk with. Never saw him angry and like Heidi he was there for me in some tough times. I remember when I was about 12 I’d come over every Sunday and watch Archie Bunker with Bill. I remember him telling us as kids we should be out stealing hub caps, so one night we stole his he thought that was funny. I cannot really tell you how much I thought of your dad, grandpa, uncle He was a terrific guy and I will miss him much as I know you all will. Many of my best childhood memories are the Danielson Christmas’s, Thanksgivings and State Fair and just stopping to talk to Bill. I will never forget him “Thanks for the memories Bill I’ll miss you”
December 18, 2007
Your onion rings are the highlight of the State Fair.
Mary Morris
December 18, 2007
I'm so sorry to learn about the lost of Bill, he was a very unique person and every time that I seen him we always enjoyed our conversations (I knew he took time out just to visit with me). He was full of life and I know he enjoyed the gifts of life that he received, he often commented on his loving family and how close everyone is. I will miss him.
Amber Rustand
December 18, 2007
I am so sorry about your loss. I was shocked when I talked to my grandma, Jeanne Danielson, and heard about Bud. I remember him making Christmas so much fun at your house.
Amber Rustand (Jim Danielson's daughter)
Heidi Bailey
December 18, 2007
Uncle Bill, First of all, thanks for always being there when I needed it the most and being my stability when everything seemed to be falling apart, you always answered the phone (maybe because they didn't have caller id back then). You helped me to find a way to calm down and find a way to laugh about things, which has been my salvation. I could always count on you! Thanks for all the fun times at your house, St Pats Days and the family gatherings. Thank you for the state fair - what a lifetime of great, unforgetable memories. You will be deeply missed.
Love always, your niece, Heidi
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