Richard K. VanTine

Hi Barb,
My sympathy goes out to you. I have never met anyone who loved life as much a Kent. Our trips to the NASCAR races with Kent were my most memorable ones. He had some of the best Dr. jokes I ever heard. During some serious and private converstations with Kent I realalized how much he really loved you and the kids. Most people I know would give anything for that type of relationship. God bless you and the children. If he has anything to do about that in heaven I'm sure you won't have...

Wow -- I was blown away by the news! To all of you I give my deepest sympathy; the world has lost a true renaissance man loved by all who met him. He tagged me with the nickname "Earth mother" and it stuck with me for a long time. I'm so glad my brother, Eric, and Marty Moeller were able to ride their bikes down there last year (?)to spend some time with you all. I'm also glad that Kent & I had reconnected lately thru the wonders of email. He sent me a picture of you girls. You are...

Barb and girls....
I am thinking of you at this sad time. Kent was a man that enjoyed every minute of his life, as we all should. God be with you.

Barb and Girls -
Please know how shocked we were to hear of this news. We truly understand what you are struggling through at this time; our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kent and Barb were such an important part of Donnie's funeral and we will never forget your words of tribute. Please know we are thinking of you during these very tough days.

To the entire VanTine Family,

Kent gave me my first job working at VanTine’s when I was 15. He was such a great boss, always a smile and a kind word to say. I have compared all of my other bosses to him and none of them are as great as Kent. I always looked up to him and will always remember him with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Dick Sr., Barb, Austin & Jordan,

We were extremely shocked to hear about Kent; we only get a paper on the week-end so did not know until today about your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that we are praying for your strength to get through.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We have had many dinners at your place in
Mason City. We haven't seen you since you left Mason City, but we
have thought of you often,

Carolyn and Jim Cranwill
(cousin)

We remember all the good food at Vantines and all the plasure of eating there with all the people from this area. Kent always had s nice greeting for us as we came thrugh the door. We miss this so very much. We want to express our deepest sympathy to Kents family.

You don't know me. But for more than 30 years, we have told a wonderful story about Kent. In the 70's, I lived in Havana, my parents in Mt. Auburn. We would meet for dinner at your restaurant in Mason City.

One day while eating, my Mother commented on the beautiful yellow tomatoes on the buffet, not knowing that Kent overheard us. Just as we were about to leave, he tapped her on the shoulder and said "here you go, enjoy them." She has never forgotten it even until today at age...