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Don Goerss Obituary

GOERSS-Don D. October 25, 2007, age 73 of North Tonawanda after a brief illness; beloved husband of Bette (nee Ehlers) Goerss; father of Lee (Tammy) Thiele, Marleen (William) Marzullo and the late Cheryl Andrews; grandfather of Stephanie, Clayton and Jeremy; brother of the late James Goerss; brother-in-law of Mindy (Len) Pastorchik and Carol Goerss; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, INC., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM Monday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Dr., North Tonawanda. Friends invited. Mr. Goerss was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and operated G.V. Goerss Dairy in North Tonawanda before retiring. Complete obituary, condolences and directions: www.hampfuneral.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 26, 2007.

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Rick Marzullo

October 27, 2007

Bette, Marleen and Bill We feel your Sorrow. We need to know that Don is much happier today and that we all can be so lucky to have live as full a Life as he had God Bless you all Love Cousin Rick, Sandy, Chelsea, Carmelo & Erica

Chaplain Stephen Keller

October 26, 2007

Dear Bette and Family,
The Officers and Membership of Adams Volunteer Fire Company send our deepest sympathy and prayers on your loss.
Don will be missed at the meetings and his membership on the Fire Police Squad will also be missed.

Respectfully,
Chaplain Steve Keller and the Adams Membership

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