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for William Neubauer
BJ VanDewater
March 17, 2013
I played BBall with Bill make in the day, we lived together in Tucson for awhile when he was still moving around. We lost touch with each other, and I always thought that we would connect when we all retired. I am sorry to hear this will never happen, and my condolences to his family and loved ones.
RICKY ALLEN
January 4, 2009
ERICA;
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF BILL'S PASSING.
I MEET YOU ONLY TWICE AT ST.MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
BILL & I WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AT ST. MARKS.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU & THE FAMILY DURING THESE SAD TIMES.
bY THE RESPONSE HERE, BILL HAS TOUCH ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES.
HE WAS A GOOD PERSON.
Kerry-Ann Gardner
December 13, 2008
Words are not enough to express the type of person uncle Bill was.
He was my dad, friend, motivator, adviser, someone to always be around. He is more than a lose to me but, God knows everything best and I rest assure that my mom and I will see him one day.
He will always be in heart and memories of him will remain with me.
Take courage mom, God will always be with us. Love you
Cathy Sepulveda
December 13, 2008
Bill's music will be missed here on Earth, but Heaven will be that much more sweet for everyone.
4th of July 2007
December 12, 2008
Jamie Gleason
December 11, 2008
Dear Family,
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Bill. I graduated with him in '71. He used to call me cous and we had a lot of fun times. We never kept in touch, but, we always talked at our high school reunions. He was really a nice guy. When someone close to us is taken from us, the pain sometimes seems more than we can bear. And yet, with time, our memories grow more precious & we come to realize, that those we've loved live on within our hearts.
Sincerely, Jamie (Ramsay) Gleason
Tony Caterina
December 9, 2008
I am sad to hear of Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I think of Bill evertime I hum a song he wrote when we worked at the Holiday Inn togehter. God bless you Bill.
Bill jamming on the Big Island in 2001
Andy Wang
December 9, 2008
It feels like yesterday that all of us were meeting for the first time and playing music together in Puna, Hawai'i at AMC. You and Bill have a special place in our hearts. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your families. Ke Akua ho?opomaika?i kakou! (God Bless all of you!)
Julie Hendriks
December 9, 2008
Dear Erica,
We are saddened by this news. We remember fondly the times we had at Aloha Music Camp in Hawai'i, especially when the real Bill would come out and show us his funny side. We will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Aloha nui loa, may God bless him, and you,
Julie Hendriks and Larry Prather
Bill jamming on the Big Island in 2001
Andy Wang
December 8, 2008
Erica,
It feels like yesterday that all of us were meeting for the first time and playing music together in Puna, Hawai'i at AMC. I read your email with a heavy heart. You and Bill have a special place in our heart. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your families.
Perry and Rita Hake
December 8, 2008
Erica, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Bill was an inspiration with his beautiful guitar playing and love of Jesus. He will be remembered fondly.
Jennifer Pepe
December 8, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rick Tober
December 6, 2008
Erica,
My granddaughter and I were at the Musician's Flea Market when we met Bill - I was so taken by his guitar playing, I bought his CD. I took my brother to see him at the Korner Kafe in Depew. I rejoice to know that I'll see him again in heaven.
God bless you and keep you and your family. He is sorely missed.
Danielle Hightower
December 5, 2008
Erica, I was saddened by the news of your husband's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey Adams
December 4, 2008
Bill & I knew each other years ago.. playing folk music together...we lost touch & then reconnected a year ago.. I'm thankful for that..when I saw him again all the years faded away & we were right back to the "good old" days...I will remember him fondly with a smile & a song in my heart.
Timothy Parish
December 3, 2008
Dear Erica: I just can't say how shocked and saddened this news has left my Family and I. I could count on one hand the number of truly good men I've met in my life and Bill was one of them. I will miss him. Tim.
Susan Pace
December 2, 2008
Bill was one of the most influential friends I ever had. I've been blessed to have known him for almost 25 years. From the laughter at the front desk of the Holiday Inn, to the New Years Eve celebrations, to introducing him to his beautiful wife, another dear friend... I can't begin to put into words all the love and memories I will treasure of Bill. I miss him - I will always miss him - I look forward to seeing him again in heaven, by the Grace of our God.
Mari (Anderson) McNeil
December 2, 2008
Erica,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was such a great guy. I have a wonderful memory of sharing the stage with him at that Clarence church that had a coffeehouse. People were transfixed by his slack-key style and warm stage manner.
But more than that, was the way he lived his life; with compassion and generosity and faith. His love for you was always evident in how he spoke about you. I am so, so sad for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Love,
Mari
December 2, 2008
Dear Erica and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. I just recently decided to get myself "out there" and participated in my first ever concert at Uncle G's with JPF. Later that evening Bill had stopped me on my way to my car. He looked me straight in the eye and thanked me for singing the National Anthem. His sincerity and kindness overshadowed my nerves and boosted my confidence. He was a very kind man and always friendly. He will be missed.
Sandra Gurowicz
December 1, 2008
Erica:
Tony are I are just in shock about what happen to Bill. He was such a wonderful man, and you were so lucky to have shared a life with him.
I will never forget when he went with us to Tom's X-Mas Party when you were out of town. He was such a pleasure to be with.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Sandy and Tony
Carmen Usinski
December 1, 2008
Erica,
So sorry to hear of Bill's sudden passing. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. When I think of Bill I remember the Hawaii trips you took together and his love for Hawaiian music. You have so many memories of Bill to cherish, I know you will hold them in a special place in your heart.
Stephen John
November 30, 2008
So sad to hear this, never met him except for the jpf boards. Always had good advice
Rebecca Stumm
November 30, 2008
Don & Hilde,
My sympathy to you on the death of your brother William. I heard him play his guitar once (at Higher Grounds if I remember correctly). He was a good musician. God give his peace to you, Erica, and all of your family members.
Konrad Jarmoluk
November 30, 2008
Dear Erica,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bill was such a wonderful man!
Karin Dalkey
November 29, 2008
Rest in peace my dear friend
bass reeves
November 28, 2008
what a shame...such a good man!
Jim Pirinelli
November 28, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I met Bill in Lancaster at the very first JPF meeting I attended. I was impressed with his genuine nature and friendly spirit he always offered. He will be missed as a friend and a musician.
Rick Heenan
November 28, 2008
I'll always remember Bill, what a great guy. His music gave me peace. I quess the Lord needed a slack key player. Bill and I would kid each other about stealing each others guitar whenever we met. We had identical cases, and I, inadvertantly, ended up with his guitar and he with mine. Bill leaves an immence void in our local music scene, a tough act to follow...
Corinne Kaufmann
November 28, 2008
Erica-
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a nice man. I enjoyed talking with him when I would run into him at Sodexo. He had such a passion when he spoke of his music and travels. I hope that you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him.
John Kloberdanz
November 28, 2008
I am very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of the nicest, most sincerely decent people I've ever met. Life is so fragile. My prayers go out to his family, with wishes for hope and healing.
Bill Neubauer performing at the Tonawanda Folk Festival
November 27, 2008
Bill Neubauer
Matt Surowiec
November 27, 2008
We are listening to Bill's CD now and are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was one of the nicest people I've ever met and an exceptional musician - he will be missed! from Matt Surowiec, Danielle Wardak, and Noah
Leanne and John Pfeffer and family
November 26, 2008
Dear Erica,
I am so saddened to hear about Bill. I had the pleasure to work with him for a few years. He made it fun to go to work. He loved to talk about his music, his garden and his trips with you, especially to Hawaii. He talked about you, his best friend, so often. The world has lost a wonderful person and friend. He will be greatly missed. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family and am praying that God give you strength in the days ahead. Peace be with you.
Lorraine Smith
November 26, 2008
My condolances to Bill's family I worked with Bill at Sodexo and I was shocked to hear of his passing. He was a great person and friend and I will miss him very much! Rest in peace Bill!
Cheryl Morningstar (Fraser)
November 26, 2008
Dear Erica and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family through this difficult time.
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