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Don Bartels Obituary
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Judie Mathia
March 31, 2016
To the Family,
Don Bartels was a dedicated school board member for the Richmond Unified School District. The students and staff are thankful for his service. I was in the Personnel Office at the time, working for Tom Anton.
Paula Conley
March 30, 2016
Dear Lynette & Renee, Your Father was a very special man. He dreamed great dreams and made them a reality for himself, his family & his community. He will live in your hearts forever. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you. Sincerely, Paula
Diane Grabow
March 26, 2016
Lynda & family: So sorry to hear about Don, you have our deepest sympathy. I looked up the last Gottula reunion that we attended and it was in 2006, 10 year's already. We had great time's with family and friends. Lots of great time's with laugh's and remembering lost one's. Loved Don's smile. Love, Dick and Diane
Susan Waid
March 25, 2016
Dear Lynette, Renée, Lynda, my condolences for the loss of your dad/husband. I remember him as a distinguished and accomplished businessman and father while I was teaching at a Olinda and Valley View. My husband, Troy, always had a high regard for Don. Sincerely, Susan Rodrigues, Peters, Waid
Tom and Linda Rush
March 25, 2016
So sorry to hear about your father Renee. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sheila Proctor
March 24, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Don Bartels. I enjoyed working with him during my real estate career. He had a infectious smile and a kind spirit. He will be missed.
Roxi Leal
March 23, 2016
Lynda...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your much-beloved Don.
David Kuchenthal
March 23, 2016
Don hired me as a 22 year old kid on May 7, 1975. I worked at Bartels for 6 years and I always admired and respected Don and his business practices. My deepest sympathy for all the family and I will miss Don's smile and positive attitude. David K
March 22, 2016
Lynda; although we have known each other a short while, I care and feels so hurt for you and Don's family. Thoughts and prayers are with you, call me if you need me!
Missy
Dana Jemme
March 21, 2016
Dear Renee and Family,
On behalf of the LaTrielle family, we send our condolences and prayers to your family at this time.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Dana LaTrielle Jemme and Family
Karen Haughton
March 21, 2016
Sorry to hear about Don, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Karen Haughton (Glen and. Betty Lippold's daughter)
NIcole Donn
March 21, 2016
My condolences for your loss. Don was a wonderful man who always took the time to say something nice. I am so grateful and honored to have known him. He will be missed by many.
Kim (Weber) Lavender
March 21, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. We all loved him.
Lori Anderson
March 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Renee & Lynette
March 20, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gary Waren
March 20, 2016
One Great Man. He had a great Life.
Ivette Ricco
March 20, 2016
Lynda, my sincere condolences.
Ross Jeffery
March 20, 2016
Linda and family,
We are sending our love and condolences from Colorado. Don was an amazing man that will be missed by many of us!
Sincerely,
Ross and Susie Jeffery
Donna Jeffery
Paula Jeffery
Sue Granzella
March 20, 2016
We would like to express our condolences to the entire family.
Sending our love and prayers during this difficult time. ❤
Rick and Sue Granzella
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