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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Preissing
December 16, 2009
Rita,
I was truly saddened to hear about Wally. You were both very instrumental in my early recovery. I will always have fond memories of our times together. I hope you are comforted by knowing how many people's lives he touched. I believe that now he is up in Heaven playing with the Angel Band and cracking everyone up with his corny jokes!
God Bless You during this difficult time-know that you are surrounded in prayer & Love,
Lisa Sprague
Pano Topalis
December 15, 2009
Dear Preissing Family:
Our condolences on the loss of Paul's father. May you be strong during this difficult time.
Pano and Vivi Topalis
Erik Vagenius
December 15, 2009
I first met Wally in Oct./Nov. 1973 at LGH when he was a counselor on Y-Team. The next time our paths crossed was at the 50th "Birthday" party of Jim McI in Ormond Beach Florida in the late 1990s. There are some people whose impact on one's life can never be separated by time and miles. Wally was such a person. I am forever grateful for the "gift" Wally gave me. Your memory will life forever in my heart.
John Meyers Sr.
December 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Andree Mayer
December 14, 2009
Dear Paul:
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Fish
December 14, 2009
What a wonderful man Wally was. I worked with him at PMMC and was on several committee's with him. He always brought happiness and cheer to everyone. What a great coworker I have lost. May the Lord walk with each of you at this sad time in your lifes journey. May God bless each of you.
Bob Schwarz
December 14, 2009
I met Wally while doing a series of newspaper articles in June 1972 at Lutheran General Hospital's rehab center. He was a counselor whom I interviewed and who was later included in a nationally distrubuted booklet " Bold New Help for the Alcoholic." I shall always remember him as one gutsy guy who greatly valued honesty . Please contact me if you want. I am also wanting to contact an anuthor named Ernest Kurtz, who can perhaps help me fill in some blanks in a book I'm writing. (847) 255-8338
Jane Glover
December 14, 2009
Dear Joe and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Salyer
December 14, 2009
Many fond memories of my Uncle Wally, He always made me smile, and sitting on the front porch in Arlington Heights singing with my cousins. Also singing the song my Grandma wrote "Your not the kind they sing about in Dixie" My condolences to all, he will be sorely missed, God Speed Uncle Wally. Love to you, and my family.
Barbara Wolf
December 13, 2009
Dear Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
May all your memories bring you comfort.
Allen Hergenhahn
December 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Sutphin
December 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rita, and the rest of the family. He lived a long and full life. I love the picture!! He is free from pain and in a better place.
Love you,
Jen, Gary and Jacob Sutphin
December 13, 2009
Wally provided a spirit of compassion for those he treated, and one of fun for those of us who worked with him at Provena Mercy. I have a great picture of he and I playing the guitar and banjo at lunchtime on the grounds of Mercy. He was a great friend.
Kappy Stewart Losoff
December 13, 2009
We will remember the fun camp trips and our son, Aaron's, 11th Birthday Party. Wally brought his bag of kazoos and instuments and the kids enjoyed the sing-a-longs on his Golden Birthday. He brought joy in his music.
Our best to his family.
Donna and Gary Christensen
North Aurora, Il
Kaytlin Lynch
December 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I only met him 5 times,but each time was memorable. He was always playing the guitar singing the song Grandma Kate wrote. From what my mom (Debbie) told me he was always the strong one and was a very good man. He will be missed, but is in a much better place now.
Dave Angel
December 11, 2009
Hi Rita,
Wally was such a blessing in my life & he gave freely of himself often.
I truly am a better person from having him in my life!
Not to mention the fun WE ALL had making music~! “Show me the Way to Go Home!”
Thanks for all you & Wally have done for me & my family.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in our lives, please let me know if there is anything you need.
Dave & Cheryl Angel
December 11, 2009
Hi Rita,
Wally was such a blessing in my life & he gave freely of himself often.
I truly am a better person from having him in my life!
Not to mention the fun WE ALL had making music~! “Show me the Way to Go Home!”
Thanks for all you & Wally have done for me & my family.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in our lives, please let me know if there is anything you need.
Cliff & Bonnie Jones
December 11, 2009
To Rita and the rest of the family. You have our sincere sympathy. Memories of Wally are the best! There was rarely a dull moment when he was around. Playing guitar or piano or just hanging out at the local restaurant with friends and he had a bunch! The worlds a little better place because of him.
Cliff and Bonnie
Dan F
December 11, 2009
Wally's spirit reached all the way to the west coast to Jim F's mother and brother, Mary and Dan....Our sincere condolences to his family and to all who love and were touched by Wally
Terri Greenwood
December 11, 2009
Hi Rita
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wally will be deeply missed. He was always there for others since I have known him. I know how he personally touched my life and my loved ones and will be always remain grateful. May he rest in peace and know he was loved by many. May God be with you and your family.
Virgil Veach
December 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. Wally was a great friend who will be sorely missed by many people.
Bill and Mary Veach
Jerry & Irene Pelan
December 11, 2009
Dear Rita and Family,
Our sincere condolences and prayers are yours!
Wally was a wonderful fellow and touched many lives, including ours!
Wally will always be with Irene & I. What an example to try and emulate!
God Bless
Sara
December 11, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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