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for Robert MENNELL
bdc
July 4, 2023
He was a great professor and a credit to the profession!
Nancy
December 8, 2020
My husband and I remember him from sweepstaking days. He was very smart, very kind and a joy to be around. We will miss him forever
Nancy and Terry Pudenz
Valerie Layton
December 9, 2019
Bob your example still reminds me that we must respond to a higher standard. You'd be glad i have broken free of raffles and stick to pure sweepstakes with their no purchase entries. See you soon my friend, see you soon.
Kimberly Green
September 6, 2014
Bob was a wonderful caring person who will live on through the generations by the memories he made throughout his life!! May God bless his family and peace to all!!
ilma Rosskopf
January 10, 2014
Please accept my condolences on the death of Bob. He was a very nice man whom I met through the National Sweepstakes Conventions. My prayers are for him and his extensive surviving family.
Fran Perry
December 23, 2013
Bob was without a doubt one of the most unselfish, caring and loving people I've ever had the honor to call my friend.
My sister strugled with and died from PF which Bob and I discussed. He knew her struggles and I knew his, as only one who has known that that terrible fight to breathe can know.
To say he'll be missed is a major understatement. A genuine hero has left us.
Christy Neal
December 23, 2013
May Bob rest in peace.God bless Bob's family.
Nancy Maahs-Pudenz
December 22, 2013
My husband terry and I met bob at the Minnesota sweeps club we belonged to. It was an honor to know him. He will be missed . God bless his family at this difficult time.
Judy McCurdy
December 22, 2013
Bob was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis before I met him 6 years ago. But he wasn't telling us. Instead he was attending Sweepstakes Conventions, helping and encouraging all of us. For years he gave advice to his fellow sweepers on legal and tax issues. Bob graduated from Harvard Law School. After hearing my little speech at the San Antonio Convention, he convinced this High School graduate that I could step out of my comfort zone and be the Keynote Speaker at the Minnesota Convention he was hosting. During the year leading up to that, Bob emailed often and made sure I had ever detail covered. I wanted to give out "specially marked" candy and drinks. Bob volunteered to round it all up, searching stores in the area. He made me feel like I was worth the trouble. But the thing I realize about Bob now, is that he made us all feel like that! What a treasure he was!
Once his illness was too obvious to hide, he talked about it openly and always in a positive light. He was simply amazing. The last email I have from Bob came before Thanksgiving. He was still actively doing everything he could to enjoy life. He was pleased that his doctor had said "let's see if we can get through the Holidays before calling Hospice." Bob stayed with us as long as he could. He supported Sweeping America, and I often gladly accepted his offer to represent us and speak on our behalf.
I asked him once if he had a message for the Sweepers when he was gone. He said to tell them to never give up, and to be really good to each other.
We love you, Bob!
Carol McLaughlin
December 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I cherish the time that I did get to know him during the various sweepstakes conventions, and as an active member of our This N' That Sweepstakes Club. I totally enjoyed listening to him speak on his wealth of knowledge and he was instrumental in helping me as a speaker at our Northeast Mini Convention. The meetings, the national conventions, being the person to run to for tax info, and just knowing that you would get a big smile and kind words will be surely missed for many years to come.
Bob, I am glad that we were friends and that you are at peace now. I know you will be watching over your family and close friends.
Sue Robinson
December 18, 2013
To Bob's family...may your wonderful memories help you through this very sad time. A very kind, knowledgeable, and generous man. The sweepstakes community will miss you terribly, Bob. May you rest in peace.
Steve Fox
December 18, 2013
Bob was a good sweepstakes friend. I will miss him.
December 18, 2013
Bob will be sorely missed by those of us that knew him or read his advice. I knew Bob through sweepstaking. He was always so caring and sharing of his knowledge. I was delighted to come back to MN and help a bit with the convention he co chaired. Bob...you will be missed!!!
Michelle Dutkiewicz
December 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Mennell family. Bob will be missed at the annual conventions. May he rest in peace and happy winnings in heaven!!!
Terry Davies
December 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Bob from sweepstakes conventions and chat boards. He was a wonderful person. God Bless.
Kay Knight
December 17, 2013
Sorry to about your lost. Bob was very active in our sweep club. He always was smiling and helping peopl. He will truly be missed. God bless you.
Lori Goldstein
December 16, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing and will always remember our first in person meeting at the Arizona Sweeps convention. He added much to our Wal Mart runs the few times we drove there. Heaven now has one of the most giving sweepers I've had the privilege to know.
Vicki Howell
December 16, 2013
You were a light in the world and will be sorely missed. It was a pleasure to know you. I will remember you. Safe journey, friend.
Jimmy P.
December 16, 2013
Thanks Bob for helping so many others. Your service to the community is one reason that St. Paul is the best city in the universe.
Ingrid Jackson
December 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the Mennell family. I met Bob several years ago at a sweepstakes convention and always looked forward to chatting with him each time I attended a convention. He will certainly be missed by many.
Crystal Gaebler
December 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie Sahn
December 16, 2013
My husband and I had met Bob at a couple sweeps conventions and he was always friendly and helpful. He also helped me a time or two online with tax questions. Condolences to his family at this time of loss.
Patty Kettren
December 16, 2013
A true gentleman and scholar. Thanks for sharing your expertise and friendship. The conventions will never be the same. You will be deeply missed.
Diana Abrams
December 16, 2013
I fill lucky to have met Bob through sweepstaking. He was always so nice at all the conventions and known for giving calculators and advice to anyone that asked for it. He was missed at the last convention in Salt Lake City and will surely be missed by the sweepstakes community from years to come. My prayers go out to Bob's entire family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he now has won the greatest prize of all, and the best trip win he would ever get, a trip to heaven.
Bob at podium 2010 MN convention
Valerie Layton
December 16, 2013
This is sad news indeed but joyous for Bob who is now rejoicing in the presence of the Lord. Bob knew 2 years ago in Atlanta, it would be his last sweepstakes convention. His Christian example had a profound positive affect on me and Jim. He was direct but tactful and did not compromise his standards. We will miss him and his well-thought out emails. He often talked me back from ‘the end of the branch' to a position of reasonable calmness. Of all the people we have met in this hobby in 25 years, he was the one with the most integrity, a person to really look up to. Bob always tried to do the right thing according to absolute, unmovable biblical standards. From home as a near shut-in in recent months, he would still have time to give out tax advice to sweepers and friends. Gracious and never greedy, happy and ever hopeful, Bob led a fulfilled life. We have lost a dear friend and want his family to know how respected Bob was by many people. We will always love you Bob. Jim and Valerie Layton
Craig Clarkson
December 16, 2013
I will always remember our e mail chats and our visits at the sweep conventions. You will be missed by so many. God Bless.
Darlene whyte
December 16, 2013
Bob was a great sweeping friend. He will be missed terribly. May he rest in peace.
Laura Garmendia
December 16, 2013
So sorry to hear that Bob lost his battle, I too met him at a sweeps convention and asked for his advice on tax issues. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to all of his family.
Bruce Freier
December 16, 2013
Met Bob at a sweepstakes convention, very friendly, helpful, honest, nice, warm hearted person who left a extremely positive impression on me. My prayers are with him and his family.
December 16, 2013
Looks like we walked many of the same paths, Bob, though I never met you in person. I'll always cherish the memory of how helpful and sharing you were to your fellow "sweepers."
Diane VanderLaan
December 16, 2013
Bob was a well-known part of the sweepstaking community who was always generous with advice and time. It was a real pleasure knowing him. May God comfort you in your time of great loss.
Tom Cavalli
December 16, 2013
I also met Bob in MN and he has always been a pleasure, the short time I knew him. I remember having a quick question about taxes/wins at a convention and him taking the time to help answer my questions and offer advice. He was always there to help others. His kindness towards others will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Cindy S
December 16, 2013
Generous, kind, patient...words I think of when I think about Bob on the Sweepsheet boards. You will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Suzanne Timmsen
December 16, 2013
Bob was such giving man. Always helpful and thoughtful to others. Knew him from the sweepstakes community. His family has my deepest sympathy.
Martha Monaco
December 16, 2013
I enjoyed the intelligent banter with Bob. One of the sweepstakes group brightest stars!
Paul Lindell
December 16, 2013
Few people can say that they have literally saved the lives of others.
Thank you Bob for your service to others.
Cathy Bryant
December 16, 2013
I had the privilege of meeting Bob at the Atlanta Sweepstakes Convention. He was a special person, always willing to help out a fellow sweeper with his extensive knowledge. My sincerest sympathy to his family on your loss. May he rest in peace.
Sheldon
December 16, 2013
Sorry to read about his passing. Read all of his postings on tax issues for sweepers.
Kurt Wirtzfeld
December 15, 2013
I met Bob about 4 years ago when I finally came to my senses and put that dam bottle down. Bob was a very warm and genuine guy who help 1000's of alky's like my self believe that they could and would be put that bottle down. He will be sorely missed at the Uptown House in St. Paul where he a fixture and always offered a smile of quick hello to many, many people. Thank you Bob for everything you did for me and for the 1000's of others like myself who just needed a warm cup of joe and a someone to listen to our tales of woe. You will be sorely missed.
Adelle Ziemer
December 15, 2013
As a sweeper I relish his tax professionalism & bountiful kindness.
December 15, 2013
Bob was always warm and helpful as part of the MN Sweeping group. I have known him for many years. He often brought prizes he had won to give to fellow sweepers at our monthly meeting. He will be missed and remembered always as a true gentleman.
Kim Cope
December 15, 2013
I met Bob several years ago at the MN Sweepstakes group. He was always funny, quick to smile, and extremely generous in sharing his tax advice, winning tips, and extra prizes on our free drawing table.
A few years ago, Bob and I were some of the Minnesota sweepers who attended the National Sweepstakes Convention in San Antonio, Texas. I tried to talk to Bob a few times there, but he was constantly being mobbed by his other many sweeper friends from all over the U.S. who wanted to chat with him.
The last time Bob attended one of our MN Sweeper meetings at Culver's this summer, I was lucky enough to sit at his table. Even though he using a portable oxygen tank and wasn't feeling too well, he still managed to crack jokes and share his generous spirit with our group.
My thoughts go out to all of Bob's family and friends. As a sweeper, I use the term "lucky" a lot -- and I was definitely "lucky" to have known Bob. Rest well, my friend, and I hope you brought along a lot of stamps and 3" x 5" index cards.
December 15, 2013
My sister and I met Bob at our very first Sweepstakes Convention in Michigan. He was very kind to us. We mingled with him at every Convention he has been at since then, and he was a wonderful man.
Alexis Todd
December 15, 2013
Bob was warm and welcoming to me when I met him via the Sweep It UP MN Sweepstaking group. He was quick with a smile, ready to offer advice and always willing to share his winnings and wisdom.
To the Mennell family: May memories of Bob comfort you at this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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