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for David Rosten
Sanjay Patel
October 18, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Dave while we were in college. Dave certainly was the hardest working individual I have ever met. I think our UB group of friends would agree that Dave was one of the most intelligent and helpful people we knew. Anytime I had difficulty with a homework assignment, I knew who to got to.
Dave's moral character and charisma are something I truly admired. He was very respectful to all in his life and never spoke bad of anyone. I think the world would be a much better place if we had more people like him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's parents, brothers, Patricia and children.
David Kirsch
October 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all who had the honor and blessing of having David in their lives. For me, it was a few short years in college where Dave and I became good friends. It did not take long after meeting Dave to realize the type of person he was; Intelligent, hard working and someone to count on. His qualities challenged me to do better and the success I have today I owe in part to him. Without Dave and our small group of friends at UB, my path in life would have been much different. Dave and I kept in touch after college but as time went on our contact diminished to a few emails and a holiday card each year. Then last summer, a business trip to Seattle allowed me to stop in for a visit. The reunion was wonderful and I am thankful I had the opportunity. I know I will think of Dave often as the years go by and remember the good times we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
John Russell
October 13, 2008
Aunt Erna,Uncle Gene,Patricia,Janae,and Kyler,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. We were sharing some memories of David, especially remembering your family trips to Butternut, WI when we were younger. Since David was the youngest of the "cousins" he would always tag along and try to keep up with the "big kids". We had many good times playing tag and hide and seek behind Grandma and Grandpa Bentz's. We also remember the summer when Gene, Erna, and David came to Butternut and David met our Katie (she was just a baby at the time) and he (jokingly of course) wanted to take her home with him. There are so many more memories and it would take pages and pages to write them down. But, most importantly, we just want you all to know how much he was loved and will be missed as well as extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you. With fond memories, love and sympathy -- John and Jayne Russell
Davis Lange
October 13, 2008
I was deeply saddened on hearing about your passing. My sincerest sympathy to Patricia, Janae, Kyler, Erna, Gene and the rest of your family. While we had not communicated recently as much as we used to, you are someone special in my life and I will never forget you. You and I became close friends while at the University of Arizona in Tucson where you obtained your Master’s Degree in Optical Sciences in 1990. We shared a number of classes together (Quantum Optics, Statistical Optics, Fourier Optics…) and spent countless hours working together at your apartment or mine on homework assignments (accompanied by great music of course). I remember your apartment was better than mine since you had those awesome Klipsch Heresy speakers. You had a brilliant mind and were always a joy to work with. I remember you would constantly break up the monotony of our work with humor or some interesting story. David, remember “Bigger than this”? I certainly will never forget it! You also accompanied me on one of my favorite hiking/backpacking trips to Havasu Canyon in Arizona. I still run by those pictures now and then and remember how much fun we had on that trip. All of us enjoyed that trip more with you along for the ride. I remember dinners at your parent’s Gene and Erna’s house in Arizona in addition to other generally good times that we had together during your stay in Arizona. You were a beautiful person in my eyes back then. Even in light of the fact you knew about going blind eventually, your priority was enjoying your life and experiences today without focusing on the difficulties to come. This always inspired me to look at the good side of life and enjoy the day for what it was. We saw each other a number of times while you were still on the East Coast during the early 1990’s as I frequented the Maryland area. I remember thinking of how great an engineer you had become after talking to you about the airborne laser imaging project you were currently working on. I also had the privilege of attending your wedding to Patricia. I remember being disheartened and sad upon you telling me about your brain tumor and how unfair I found this in light of all that you had already had to endure. However, as always you only showed your positive attitude towards life with this illness as you had with your Retinal Pigmentosis. I just recently realized we had lost touch the last few years when I envisioned that my family and I needed to visit the Oregon/Washington area someday as somewhere we had never been and you immediately popped into my head as someone to visit when getting there. This was only a month or so ago. I now sincerely regret not visiting earlier and seeing you again. I bet we would have enjoyed sailing through our memories of graduate school and the old times we had together. Instead, we are doing that now from afar in my mind as I write this and continue to think about you. You will not be forgotten and I will cherish the friendship we had together the rest of my life.
Matt Latko
October 10, 2008
I went to college with Dave and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Dave was the person you could not help but admire. Besides being extremely intelligent he had an incredible work ethic. We ate lunch together and studied almost every night at the library at UB. His Mom packed him the most incredible lunches!! Dave was a very kind and caring person and I feel very fortunate to have had him as a friend.
Donald Freedman
October 10, 2008
Dave will be sadly missed. Dave was a great friend while at school at UB. He often steered me in the right direction when I didn’t understand certain material and helped whenever asked. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to see Dave after we graduated I often recalled his great personality, his smile, his laugh, and his Billy Idol imitation. I am grateful to have been touched by such a great guy.
Nancy Mantey
October 9, 2008
I never knew David & was not aware that he was sick but my heart goes out to you Erna & Rusty and will keep you in my prayers during this extremely hard time. Nancy Mantey
Erin Sarsfield
September 30, 2008
To David's family: I am Andrea's sister and I only met David a few times,(many years ago when Bob and Andrea got married) but I am deeply saddened by his passing. I read with great sorrow these pages of the guest book. David surely was a wonderful person as evidenced from all the beautiful comments by his friends and family...I wish you all peace and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bonnie & Bob Hillmann
September 29, 2008
I read the guest book entries and was glad to know that David was well liked by all who knew him. His grandmother was my baptismal sponsor; in Wisconsin. Our sympathy to his parents and all his family.
Judy & Ken Ahlberg
September 28, 2008
Our sincere sympathy to all David's family. What a huge emptiness he has left for all the many friends & family he has profoundly touched. Treasure all those wonderful memories. God's blessings to you all.
Vi and Harold Wegner
September 27, 2008
My wife, Vi, and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to you, Erna and Gene. Since we grew up with you, Erna, as a cousin and a classmate, we feel a special bond. Our sons are similar in age to David. We cannot imagine your sorrow, but we pray for God's comfort as He describes, through the pen of St. Paul in I Thessalonians 4:13-18 the grand reunion awaiting you at the end of time. In love, Harold and Vi
Janet Jackson
September 27, 2008
Erna, Gene and family of David...I'm Erna's cousin and only know David through updates of the family from Erna. May God give you his perfect peace and meet you in your time of need.
David Drum
September 26, 2008
I'm the pastor for David's parents, Gene and Erna. Erna encouraged me to stop by the guest book just to read all the wonderful things written about him. I feel honored to have been let in on this portion of his life. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Peggy Draeger
September 24, 2008
I came to this website twice yesterday, hoping to leave some words of inspiration to David's family, but instead I was left wordless, inspired by the man David had become. My memories of David are only of a young blonde boy, perhaps elementary or early middle school who came to Butternut, Wisconsin to spend time with Grandpa & "Cookie" Bentz. We rode bikes, played tag, and hide & seek in the woods behind Grandpa & Grandma's house. After that, the updates were only what Aunt Erna lovingly shared of her boys & their families. It is so obvious through the messages posted here, that David had become a man who even though he had physical struggles continued to see the glass as half full. He certainly is a man deserving of our respect and his life appears to have inspired others who knew him well (and even those of us who unfortunately did not get to know him well). God's Blessings & our family's sympathy to all of you. May it give your family peace to know that certainly he is gazing on his Savior's face in perfect clarity.
Love,
Warren, Peggy, Matt & Kathryn Grace Draeger
Jasveer Nijjer
September 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy to David's family.
I was fortunate to know David at Korry Electronics. He sat in Doc Center for while. I felt so fortunate that I am sitting next to a very smart person. He was so quick to answer any of your technical questions. He created lots of shortcut programs for Korry and made everyone's job so easy. I love and respect his "Can do" attitude.
I emailed him on 9/4/08 about some DocPrint question and he replied me the same day. I did not know that time he is going through all this. It was shocked when we heard the news. I am so sorry; you will be missed at Korry.
Pam Barron
September 24, 2008
To David's Family....
David was an inspiration to all of us. I looked forward to his "Good Morning, Pam" each day and I have missed it since he has been gone. He was a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Knowing the promises of Jesus will help to keep you strong. God's Blessings to All of David's Family, Pam Barron
Loc Truong
September 24, 2008
My deepest prayers and wishes are always with you and your family.
Gregory McCarrel
September 23, 2008
To the family of David,
my sincere condolences.
I was crushed to hear about David's passing. He is such an excellent human being in every way. My most profound memories of him are his many kind inquiries, after hearing that my wife had been diagnosed with cancer.
I will miss him very much.
This world is an uglier place without David.
Tammy Vasavada
September 23, 2008
Dearest Patricia, Janae & Kyler, Aunt Erna, Uncle Gene, Andy & family, Bob & family,
I have only known David when he was very young and it brings a smile to my face in this sad time to read who David became in these long years since I have seen him last. I always knew David would be a kind and wise person, an "old soul" who's spirit had wisdom from other ages and was calm in this knowledge. Having a light like his dim in this world is a great loss, obviously, Heaven needed him more.
May you each find the memory of David's sweet soul guide your way through this terrible pain. You are each in my prayers.
Laura and Al Koshak
September 23, 2008
Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May the fond memories you keep help bring you comfort. You have our deepest sympathy.
Françoise Jeffries
September 22, 2008
To David's family, please accept my deepest simpathies, I know you meant everything to David.
To David, as I've told you a hundred times, you are a genius. Wether you were troubleshooting a lighting issue and computed the solution in your head instantly, or inventing a better way for us to find information, creating this powerfull program that has not only made our lives at Korry a thousand times better but brings humor to each of us with your witty and funny "did you know's" or creating this awesome lighting design tool that leaves our competition in the dust you have been our wizard throughout all of your years at Korry. But most of all, you have been one of the most caring and compassionate person I know. I will miss you so much, thanks for being part of our lives at Korry.
Fran Jeffries
Dale Williams
September 22, 2008
David was truely a brilliant mind. But its so rare to know a person that has such talent and also be such a wonderful person. Personable, funny and a gentle soul. I have so much respect for David as a co-worker and as a person. He was so meticulous with any project he undertook and he took great pride in his planning. I had the pleasure of working closely with him the last few weeks he was with us and I am grateful for that time. David you are forever with all those you touched. God Bless you and your family.
Carrie Anderson
September 22, 2008
I have worked with David for over 10 years on many programs and was very fortunate to know a very nice man/co-worker. It was always a pleasure to work with him or just sit and talk. I will remember him most when I was one of the guinea pigs to try test one of the new programs he was working on @ Korry. It was alot of fun. I will miss working with you. God Bless!!
Bill Derkacht
September 22, 2008
I worked with David the entire time he was at Korry. I don't think I've ever met a gentlier or kinder person. He was extremely intelligent and worked as hard as any one at Korry. Even with his sight issues nothnig stop David. I will sorely miss him and knowing he is not here makes life a little less enjoyable. I am sure god will open his arms wide and enfold him. I pray that you and yours will be fine.
Bill Derkacht
Beverley Jackson
September 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Patricia, Janae, Kyler and his family during this difficult time. We will miss David, he was truly an inspiration to many of us at Korry. I will miss riding the bus downtown with him and in times past trying to keep up with him while walking to town on nice days.
Mike Grover
September 22, 2008
David Rosten Family,
David was one of the most talented individuals I have ever met. It was a pleasure working with David on many Korry programs due to his gift of requirements insight, his can-do attitude and his ability to bring the best out of all of us he worked with. David's contribution to Korry's business practices is a legacy that will be felt for many years by existing and new Korry employees. He will be missed by all of us at Korry. Our prayers go out to all of his family members.
Rick Ormandy
September 22, 2008
My sincerest condolences. David was one of the finest engineers and intellects I have ever had the pleasure of working with... he is missed.
Rick Ormandy
Matt Aldrich
September 22, 2008
David will be sincerely missed in this world. The world is diminished without his daily presence. I will miss his humor and quiet, confident knowledge. My heart goes out to all those who stood by him during his long fight. He never let it affect him and his friends and coworkers. I am sure his strength will be passed to his family and friends.
David always had a kind word and friendly conversation. I often rode the bus with him. I'll miss seeing him there.
Mark Fagan
September 22, 2008
I am honored to have known David as a friend and mentor. He is one of the finest human beings I have ever known. His memory will serve as a lasting inspiration in the lives of all he has touched. I miss you David.
Mickey Jacobson
September 22, 2008
I was fortunate enough to have David work for me when he first started at Korry. I never met a person who grasped details and accumulated knowledge so quickly, he was truely a genius. David had a way of looking at life with a cup half full attitude, imagine a guy who knew he would eventually loose his sight becoming an Optics Engineer (and a great one at that)! Later as that hurdle began to take hold, he move on to programming and as predicted he excelled there as well. David was truely an inspiration to those around him. I will miss his sense of humor and vigor. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Despite his difficulties, David seems optimistic with Korry's new facility.
Vy Ha
September 21, 2008
I have such great opportunities to work with David at Korry Electronics. He has possessed as an intelligent, driven, genuine and dependable individual. When he sets his mind on something, he will be succeeded at it. We can definitely count on him for the most complex issues. He also has very direct personalities and I really appreciate them.
David and I are always the early birds in our department during the work week. Unintentionally, he notifies me every time he walks by and taps on my cabinet with his cane. His greetings are very delighted. I am saddened that it will be emptied and I will miss his positive and “can do” attitude, particularly his ambition. David’s great contributions will stay with us for a long time.
My thoughts and prayers are with Patricia, Janae, Kyler and his family during this difficult time. We will miss David dearly.
Todd Nelson
September 20, 2008
I sat next to David at Korry Electronics. I don't think I've ever met such a brilliant, talented, kind and helpful man.
He was an inspiration to everyone who worked with him and especially to me. He will be missed yet he will always be remembered.
I am glad I had the opportunity to work alongside him and will always be very proud of that fact.
My condolences go out to David's family. He truly was a wonderful person.
Gerald Colern
September 19, 2008
My sincere condolences to Dave's entire family. He will be missed. Although I did not see him much in the past few years, I often thought of him and many parts of my life were influenced by our friendship. Dave was a great friend and no doubt a great husband and father. His memory will live on forever
Jeff T.
September 19, 2008
To Dave Rosten's Family: Just a note to say how sorry I am. Dave was without a doubt my best friend I ever had and could ever have. The memories I have I will treasure forever. We had a bond that very few friends ever have. He was a special person in every way. I will miss him for the rest of my life. I had more fun times with Dave than with all my other friends combined. He was always responsible, honest, sincere, dependable, determined, a loyal friend and brought a sence of humor to any and all situations. He gave me balance and maturity in my teen years and helped me appriciate things in life that at first I didnt see the value of until he showed me the big picture. I really cant remember ever not having Dave as my best friend, and he will always be as we used to say to each other, "your my true best friend!" we even had our own special handshake. I remember: boy scout camping, sking, ice skating, bike riding, our long hikes, Pizza, ice cream, fuzzy navel drinks, dancing, the beach, and enjoying 80's rock music (Genesis, Loverboy, Van-Halen, Rush, The Police, Ozzy etc.) and going to sporting events. And most of all talking for hours on end, about any and all topics. We never got bored of each other, we treasured each other for the great connection we had, we knew it was something great and even death of one of us would and will never change that. I love you Dave, I will miss you and long for your company forever! I wish we had more time to just one more time reminis about the past and make new memories with our future. I sincerely hope to see you again, in great health, running, and seeing the whole world in focus. Thanks for truly making a difference in my life, you made me a much better person, your the best. Your true best friend forever; Jeff T.
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