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for Donald Bessel
marty tricoli
July 8, 2008
Rose--- Donnie was a great person
Main Factory Sales & Service
July 7, 2008
To the Bessel Family:
We have known Don for over 30 years, and he was the sweetest, most kindly man we were honored to know.
He did remodeling at our home and two of our stores.
He had a very quiet way of telling how much he hated a pink paint choice and always had I big smile when we relentlessly teased him to quit smoking.
We were all truly blessed and honored to have known such a fine person. We will miss him terribly, and we will think of him often
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bessel family.
Karen, Bob, Sue and the entire staff at the Singer Store on Transit Road
Sandra Polvino
July 7, 2008
Diane & Family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your loved one. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Renita Shadwick
July 7, 2008
Diane,
The Bible teaches that to be absent from the body is to be with the Lord. So for those of us that remain, for now and in the days ahead, I pray God will comfort you and give you peace.
Your Friend,
Stephanie Barber
July 7, 2008
We just received word of your loss and wanted to quickly send our love and prayers to you and your family at this time. The tributes posted bear witness to a life that had tremendous impact on others. May God's love keep you strong.
Katie Bray
July 7, 2008
Dear Rose...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katie Bray
E'Marie Graczyk-Holt
July 7, 2008
Dear Diane,
I was sorry when I heard about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Heather Signer
July 7, 2008
Amy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless.
Heather Signer
Harris Hill Elementary School
Sue Albrecht
July 6, 2008
Rose, Carol, Amy, Dave, & Diane- My heartfelt sympathy to your family at this most difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry you through the days and weeks that lie ahead.
Michelle Koenig-Livergood
July 6, 2008
Mrs. Bessel, Carol, Amy, David, Diane
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jodi Hammond
July 6, 2008
Dear Amy, Dave, Dee, Carol & Mrs. Bessel, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. My deapest sympathy.
Nancy and Dave Krolewski-Woods
July 6, 2008
Dear Rose, Carol, Amy, David, and Dee,
Sorry for your loss. Donny was a very nice and helpful person. I still remember how helpful he was to my family when he helped my dad work on the downstairs bathroom.
Thinking of you and may your love of your father bring you fond memories.
Take care,
Nancy and Dave
David & Colleen Miller
July 6, 2008
Dave, Amy, Carol, Dee, and Mrs. Bessel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I still remember the days of Mr. Bessel being our "Official Pitcher" for the big kickball games in the street. Thank you Mr. Bessel for putting up with all of us during those many games.
Kim Koenig - Benson
July 6, 2008
Diane and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine and Ed Hohensee
July 6, 2008
Uncle Don Bessel, What a guy.He has been a part of our lives since first we met. Don didn't ask much of life; a good spaghetti dinner and, of course, roast beef.
He wasn't very effusive with his emotion, but you could readily tell when he was real pleased.
He smiled so broadly from ear to ear. I can remember two occsions; one when he showed us his latest creation in wood. (Our home is filled with his works, as are many of his relatives' homes.)
The other time was when he announced that Carol had obtained her permanent tenure with the National Science Foundation.
He was justly proud of his four offspring, all four of whom went through college, and two girls having PhDs.
His passing will leave an awesome void in many lives for a long, long, time.
With prayer and solace,
Sadly, Requiescat in Pace.
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