Raymond Olmstead

Dear Mrs. Olmstead - There are so many memories for me of the two of you and the music department at ACHS. But the one I think of most fondly, like it was yesterday, was when you both played for my wedding at St. Peter. Those good memories of MANY piano adventures and chorus and band will be with us always. my best,
Judith Dunbar Hines

Dear Mrs. Olmstead, I was so saddened when I read in the paper that Mr. Olmstead died. You both had such a positive impact on me in my high school days at ACHS. I loved band with your husband and choir with you! That was many years and another career ago for you, but I wanted to thank you for touching my life. I wish you God's peace and comfort now and in the days ahead as you mourn the loss of your husband. My sympathy to you, Kathy

Dear Eleanor, I was so saddened to learn of Ray's passing. I remember him as a happy and always smiling member of the EIU band; that seems so long ago. I regret I didn't learn soon enough to be at the funeral to express my condolences in person but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your classmate and friend,

Eleanor, Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and thankful knowing that Ray is now at peace with our dear Lord Jesus. We also thank God for the wonderful memories of when we all would go on those MM trips and laugh and have fun together. Ray was such a precious sensitive man and we both had so much respect and admiration for him. God will help you and comfort you because of your strong faith. We will continue to pray for all of you. God Bless and remember we love you.

Dear Eleanor&Family,
We are so sorry about Ray. We regret that we were not able to attend the funeral as Doc works full time.
Doc has very fond memories of your time in Altamont as you were such assets to the school and the community. We recall the time we attended your church and were treated to lunch.
You have our sympathy and prayers.
God's blessings,
Doc&Ann Huelskoetter

Dear Eleanor: So sorry to hear about Ray. I know what you are going through-don't know if you are aware that I lost Forrest 9/ll/07. My sympathy to you and your family. Your name(s) are still mentioned often in our church, especially among the choir members. God Bless and Love, Virginia Schumacher

Robin and Family,

I am sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Elie: So sorry to hear about Ray. Have been thinking of you so much. Believe me I can tell you I know what you have a head of you. May God be with you. Call me some time if you need to talk. Love Fern

Eleanor, our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you and the family this week.