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Eugene Joseph "Gene" Vader Jr.
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Pat (Vader) & Howard Matson
November 27, 2011
Dear Kathy & family
I always looked up to Gene as my oldest cousin and the leader of the pack. Howard & I extend our deapest sympathy and love and prayers at this time.
November 18, 2011
Dear Kathy and family, Holly and I were saddened to learn of Gene's passing. We extend our sincere sympathy to you and his entire family. Boy did we enjoy our time with the two of you at MAFSI events. Holly, you and the girls shopping and we were on the golf course. Gene and I always played for a dime a hole and it seems to me, he usually won. He was a friend and mentor to me and I treasure his influence on my life. Best regards, Tom Borden
Bob Mather
November 18, 2011
What a great mentor and friend, we'll miss you Gene.
Rick Timm
November 17, 2011
To the Vader Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been many years, but I remember well what a gentlemen Gene was.
Rick Timm
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Pat Whelan
November 17, 2011
What a great family. And to think, Gene is now getting tee-times with St. Andrew himself. Well played, Gene.
Be assured my prayers are with you all.
November 16, 2011
My father was close to Gene for as long as I can remember. He truly valued his friendship. Condolences to Gene's family. Sincerely, Steve Okinow
Mark Howes
November 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go with the Vader family. Your friends at Culinex(formerly Dakota Food Equipment).
November 16, 2011
Dear Kathy: Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Both Mary and I are truly saddend by his passing. I just spoke with him Friday, we swapped jokes as usual. I have so
many fond memories, as young reps. staring out together. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Al & Mary Young
Gary Wilbers
November 15, 2011
Dear Kathy:
You know Gene and I were friends for a lot of years and Enedina and I send you and your family our thoughts and prayers. I will miss Gene's visits to Kansas City and all I can say is "Class Act" is only one way to describe Gene Vader but it is the way many, many of us have always felt about this fine, fine man.
Tom Zaun
November 15, 2011
When I was starting off as a rep for Glastender Gene didn't even know me but he approached me and offered a ton of information to help me get started. We never had any dealings with each other again but I will never forget how kind he was.
Tom Zaun
Steve Hoch
November 15, 2011
To the Vader Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow. Gene was a wonderful gentleman who taught me much from the time we first met over 35 years ago. My guess is that he already has a tee time with dear friends Toby and Jim. Gene will be missed by those that had the honor to know him. With Deepest Sympathy, Steve Hoch
Rod Collins
November 15, 2011
Dear Kathy, Gene was one of the people who greatly influenced my life. I have many fond memories of times spent with him. I will never forget going with him to the symphony as well as riding in the car making calls and just talking. Gene was one of the kindest individuals I have known in my life. I will forever miss being greeted, first by his big, genuine smile, then a firm handshake, followed by a wonderful hug. He will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
November 15, 2011
Kathy & Family;
We have lost a true gentleman! Gene was always there as a MAFSI member to talk with and give guidance to another Rep. As a friend, you could ask for no one better.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the extended Family.
Ted & Judy Kolstad
Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am a diamond glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened
grain
I am the .gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morn¬ing hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starshine at night
Do not stand by my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
~Anonomyous
November 15, 2011
To Kathy and the entire family that I knew so well when they were young and I had the privilage of being a part of the family. I learned so many things from Gene and Kathy about being good and loving parents. Gene was a wonderful man who never lacked for a story or two! I know he will be truly missed. Many hugs and love to all of you. Pat Healy Owens, Rockville, IN.
Marybeth Kennedy
November 15, 2011
Dear Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow for all of you. I have fond memories of my cousin as a kid growing up. He was a "dandy" ! Joe loved finding another golf "buddie" and truly enjoyed his friendship. Gene will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Much love to you all.
Marybeth (Vader) and Joe Kennedy
Richard Young
November 15, 2011
Kathy,
When I think of Gene I smile. We had some great times. I was lucky to know him. He taught me in many ways about life and how to live it. My condolences to you, Peter, Gretchen and the family. Richard Young
November 14, 2011
Though I regretfully didn't get to know Gene all that well, he was a dear friend to my dad, Lloyd. Through the stories my dad told about him and the times I got to spend with Gene, I knew him to be a kind, generous, thoughtful man and know he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and the family.
-Emily Scott
Dennis McGuire
November 14, 2011
Kathy and the entire Vader Family;
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Gene. We will miss his quick wit and great sense of humor. It was a great day whenever he returned to the office.
Always the true gentleman, a great mentor to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Donohoe
November 14, 2011
Thinking of you in your time of loss. May your friendships and the many good memories provide some comfort. He was a good man. I was privledged to know him.
Lynn Ashfeld
November 13, 2011
I cherished our Wednesday nights at Orchestra Hall.
Milton Trujillo
November 13, 2011
Gene took his time to show us his town during the last "girl's reunion", we had such a good time. Talked about our navy experiences, up to that time I didn' t know that he too was a former navy veteran. We both attended St. Benedict's College at almost the same time. We will miss Gene...he was a good man! Milton M. Trujillo
November 13, 2011
God bless you Kathy with grief and loss i have to tell u i lost my signifant other john after 16 years in 2009 and its hard to loss someone in your life but I have gotten through and IM glad I knew U in this life on this planet Kathy v.--Todd Gaylen Severson-i worked with u at pride. I did get to meet GENE more than one time so god bless.
November 13, 2011
I fondly remember Gene taking me to the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis several years ago for a performance of Olivier Messiaen's "Quartet for the end of time." I'm so grateful for that opportunity and the friendship he and Kathy offered my parents. He was such a kind man. Sincerely, Marian Messing
November 13, 2011
What a dear cousin--I will miss you, Gene.
Love, Mo
(Maureen McNamara)
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