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Terri Iverson
January 16, 2010
Dear Barb,
This Guest Book is such a wonderful way for all of us to "reach out" to convey the feelings and emotions we have to deal with our loss of you. Thank you so much, David and Cindy for the upkeep of it. It's a loving memorial to Barb.
I'm a little late in my message this year. I have been working two jobs for the last 4 weeks and I'm wondering what ever made me think I could do this at 62 years of age! Exhaustion seems to be more than an occassional word lately. I have given notice at my "old" job and will be down to one by the end of the month.
Although very busy, it didn't stop me from remembering the day you left us. Well, your physical body left, but you, yourself, will always be here. The date stands out in my memory even more sharply because my dearest friend, Rena, had a massive stroke one year later (to the day), after you passed. My mind is permeated with you both, not just on the anniversary date but in my everyday life.
I just wanted you to know how often you are in my thoughts and prayers. Those thoughts are sometimes cheerful, fun and bring a smile to my heart (like when you got me to "sneak" into a movie for the senior price)and sometimes they are sad (like when your missing from a family gathering, or of all the suffering you had to endure).
I miss you but, your always in my mind and my heart.
Love,
Terri
Jeanne
January 15, 2010
Oh Barb,
Three years ago I walked around with an air of disbelief wrapped around me when your leaving us became such a sharp reality. It's still hard to believe, even though I experience such a vacuum when I'm aware of the empty place where you used to be. We're all facing our mortality now, more than ever, yet I still find myself wishing that it weren't the hard fact of Life that it is. I think of you so often, especially at family gatherings and can still hear that distinctive voice of yours in my mind. I miss hearing you greet me. We're all so glad for Frank that he's found Carrie to live life with--it's such a blessing. I hope that you are blissful in the Peace that's God's Promise to all of us. I miss you and continue to pray for you and I always will.
Love
Fritz Fuchsberger
January 12, 2010
January 12th, 2010
Hi Honey,
My thought of you and the family have been so close to the nerve as your third year of passing has come. Carrie has become so much of a woman to love that I know she was sent to me by you. The two puppies I know you would have been crazy over to love them like you loved Spaetze. It is so hard to feel your loss. To realize that I have lived three years beyond you is such a weird feeling. I can only try and understand what your pain was and your thoughts with cancer operation after operation being alone just before the surgery because I could no longer hold you hand and kiss and talk to you my loving wife. But like your note at the end of your live you said you are free, no pain etc. I pray for you that you are with the whole family in Gods hands and so much comfort you are feeling so much better that here with me.
Carrie Nelson
May 6, 2009
Dear Barbara,
I never got to meet you, but I'm sure I would have liked you a lot. But right now I just want to thank you for the incredible gift you have given me, your beloved Frank. I know you had a hand in our meeting from there in heaven, and probably my mom got in the act, too. He still loves you, you know. I know part of him will always be yours and only yours and I honor him for this. I will do my best to take care of him and love him and keep him happy for whatever time God gives us together. You have my undying thanks and honor and respect!
Frank Fuchsberger
January 14, 2009
Well here it is year two. On this anniversary of you going to heaven and being with Christ may his many blessings be comfort as you are with all of our relatives gone before you.
I miss you and I hope you get the chance to visit with your mom as much as possible. Who knows maybe you have Spaetze on your lap right now. Why certain things happen only the good Lord knows but how all of things went down is really a question. Both doctors come on Christmas Eve of '06. Their next words are nothing else can be done and we suggest you go into Hospice.
What a wonderful thing to happen to the both of us. What I want to say they probably wouldnt print it. For the next couple of weeks I cried and you hugged me with your strength. You had prepared in such a way that I know you were relieved to know the pain was going to stop. Forty one years plus with you and it was going to end. I am sure you can see and hear all that goes on in my life now and I know you have had a hand in it. You sent me a wonderful woman full of life, no major sickness, a hard worker and is also a trachtlerin. She knows much German and we use the words when they come out. My thoughts of you have never stopped and Carrie encourages me to remember and share with her many memories that I have. When Spaeitze got so sick she had to be put to sleep I was for ever lonely beyond any comprehension of what loneliness was to be. Now I have two Dachshunds to take care of and they are crazy. I sent the poem I am free to a few people today and they will say a few prayers for you also. See you my love in my dreams and feelings and memories all the time. Fritz
Terri Iverson
January 13, 2009
Hi Barb,
I can't believe it's another year. Time just eludes me any more. My mother always said: time goes by quickly, and the older one gets, the faster it goes. I used to roll my eyes and shake my head when I was young and had my whole life ahead of me. Isn't it funny....all the "proverbial" sayings our mothers showered us with have come back to haunt us?
I think of you so often. I have a picture of you and Frank on my refrigerator door, along with Amy, Frank, Lindsay and Logan (among others). Since I certainly haven't lost any weight this year you can only imagine how often I open that door....and there is your picture reminding me again and again how we all still feel the loss of you.
Although the feeling of our loss will never leave (I hate to use this old cliche') but life, fortunately DOES go on. I say fortunately because it makes the loss a little less sharp, the sadness a little more bearable, the void just a little less deep. Realizing that fact makes me both sad and happy to know this.
I know that Frank suffered such a terrible lonliness after you were gone. The next year Spatze was gone too. Even though we all saw his grief outwardly, I could only imagine what it felt like to him directly. One does not know what that is like until they find out for themselves.
Frank and I often talked about the emptiness and loneliness he felt for so long. I knew that he would never stop loving you, but I so hoped he would find a new love.
We all prayed (with some misgivings) that he might find a new love and not spend the rest of his life alone. God answered our prayers but I like to think you, from above, had a hand in it too.
The first time I met Carrie I had the oddest feeling. She was friendly and very nice. That odd feeling stayed with me all evening and even into the next day and I just couldn't put my finger on it. And then it dawned on me......it wasn't YOU.
It's different for all of us, God knows, especially for Frank himself and Amy and young Frank. But it's a good thing........and I believe you would want him to be happier than he has been in a long time. Carrie really has been a blessing for and to him. She really is very nice and they have so much in common. I think you would like her.
I watched an interview with Patrick Swayzie, who has cancer, recently. He said "We are all dying, some of us just sooner than others". This really struck me.....and how we all need to find happiness while we are here......it's all too soon.....gone!
I guess I've rambled on long enough. Writing in this guest book somehow makes me feel a bit more "in touch" with you.
Just know....you are always in our hearts.
Terri
Frank Fuchsberger
January 17, 2008
With Barb's one year anniversary of her death, I have fought day in and day out the lonelyness of her loss. Many people have walked before me in this life with a loss such as mine and I didn't think that some day it would come to me oh so sharply. Those twenty four hours a day can only be filled so much with prayer or memories and it gets down to talking in the dark and no answer comes back. For some reason our human frailtys are such that hide us from the true facts that you don't know what you have until there gone. With the eleven years of Barb's cancer I was the person who had tried to prepare for her going to God. But my weak body has such a void in the loss of her companionship. What is given to a husband and wife over forty one years of togetherness? Each day it was a dream coming true and who would want a dream to end. Sometimes I cry quietly and other times loudly. The dream has ended. May God's blessings be with you for the giving of yourself in your own words to Barb's forever lasting memories.
Fritz
Jean Clougherty
January 14, 2008
Dear Frank & Amy~
All of us adults, including your father, have been communicating our pain over losing your Mom, and I want you to know that I've been praying for the two of you, also. Our grief is only a fraction of what yours must be. She was such a powerful force in your lives. My hope is that you accept the utter necessity to allow grief to flow when it visits you. I'd be honored if there's any way I can be of comfort to you. Most of the time, I just pray because I don't want to be intrusive. Just know that I care about you both very much and can only imagine what this year without her has been like for you. I know that your Mom loved you very very much and she was always proud of you and wanted to be there for you. Now she's there for you in, perhaps, an even more powerful way. I look at your lives and how beautifully you've grown into such special human beings and know without a doubt that she's smiling down on you and showering you with love.
I want you to know that I love you, too--more than I can say. You're both in a special place in my heart always.
Auntie Jean
Jean Clougherty
January 14, 2008
Oh, Barb! How can it be a year already? I thought of you all day today, remembering that day you left the Earth and all of us. I still pray for you and I always will, as I promised. We're all doing the best we can for your beloved husband who has been so devastated. He's showing the same courage learning how to live life without you as you showed facing death.
YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HIM! Even though he's, of course, been filled with incredible grief and missing you just as he would if he'd have lost an arm or leg--he's also facing life each day, going to church, visiting people, and, as always, helping others (he's taken your father to stores and doctors all year), taking loving care of Spaetze, doing household things and even putting up his first Christmas Tree without you. His bravery touches me. Both of you have made very beautiful marks on this weary confusing world of ours. Finally, I've missed you so much, especially over the holidays. There was a definite hole in the atmosphere where you used to be. Every time I weep over losing you, my greatest consolation is that you no longer suffer. John and I will continue to pray for you ALWAYS! We dearly miss you.
WE LOVE YOU, DEAR BARB,
Jeanne
Terri Iverson
January 14, 2008
Dear Barb,
As I sat down at the computer to write in the guest book, I decided to view the photos first. It put missing you into an even greater focus. Now it's difficult to type with so many tears in my eyes.
I can't believe it has been a year ago today that you were physically taken from our midst. Mentally you have never been gone from any of us left behind.
Frank is so very brave. He goes on daily even though there is a void by his side that you had filled for 43 years. He has felt your presence several times this past year and I think that's been a comfort to him. I know it has been for me. It lets us know you are staying in touch.
Your Dad is now in an assisted living apartment. You would have been so proud of how Frank tried to be there for him whenever he needed help. He accepted that responsibility just as you did for so long. But that's what we do for those we love.
The Holidays were difficult for all of us whose lives you touched. We got together at Frankie's house. We all brought something for the dinner. I felt honored to bring your Broccoli Casserole. I thought of you all the while I made it. Everyone loved it just as much as when you always made it.
Your memory is constant. Amy and Frank even made your famous frosting for his birthday cake. All these things keep us close to you.....in our hearts anyway.
Spaetze is doing well. That "little fart" just keeps hanging in there! She has become a real snuggler with Frank. That's been a great comfort to him also.
Miss you much.
Until we meet again,
Terri
Cindy Lesky
January 8, 2008
Dear Barbara
I can't believe that almost a year has past since you left us. So many times in that year I have felt your presence. I want you to know that you have not been forgoten. How could you ever be? I miss you very very much. You will be happy to know that Dad has now moved into a Senior living apartment complex. It is beautiful and he seems to finally be adjusting. It was tough at first. He was worried that Mom may not find him there. I said that no matter where he went that the two of you would be keeping tabs on him. I miss my sister and can only pray that someday we see each other again. I love you Sis.
Cindy
Frank Fuchsberger
July 22, 2007
Hi Honey,
Well I am home as you know I am sure.
The surgeery went well with Dr. McCabe and he said the hip was very tight. It took a couple of people to push and get the bad bone out. Home is good walking very good out the back door doing house things not to risky. Terri/Jack/Sammy did a real good job with keeping spaetze happy and alive. Your love surrounds me and I take what comfort I can in that.
Talk about visitors on Saturday.
House was full and I know you were thought of gratelly.
You are forever in my heart baby.
Frank
Frank Fuchsberger
May 26, 2007
Hi Barb, Well our 42nd anniversary has come and gone. Also Mothers day was celebrated here at the house. I guess the kids wanted to be close to where all the other mother days were celebrated over the years. My right hip has turned to bone on bone so I guess I'll have to put Spaetze down because you know she does not do well away from the house. I am sure I will be in the hospital for a week or two. The year 2007 is really turning out to be the worst year in my life. Loose you and the dog close together. What can the future hold for me? More bills coming in more money going out on me also and all I can do is say this is where I am supposed to be in God's plan.........right.
Love to you in my prayers.
Frank Fuchsberger
April 17, 2007
Hi Hon, Today is the anniv. of your first pmp surgery for the year 2006. Little did we know it was the start of your path into God's hands. I am working on getting a web sight going for the people who have pmp and for others to learn what it is. Of course it will be dedicated to you my love, for all the pain and suffering you went through. Someone should be able to learn from you.
Frank
Cindy Lesky
April 16, 2007
Hi Barb,
I am having one of those days...When I can't stop missing you. I was wondering if you could do me a favor. Could you please look up Martin and Tilly Kennnedy. They are my Grandparents. I loved them so much. They have great stories to tell and my grandpa will make you laugh. Laughter is good. Please tell them I miss them as I do you. We are doing ok. Sometimes its hard for Frank to speak but he is doing ok. He is keeping up the house nice. Dad is doing ok. Frank has been taking him to the VA to the dentist. What a trooper. He has helped so much. David misses you alot and worries about Pops. He is sad to see his family go away. I try to keep him smiling. I miss you sis, I really do. Love , Cindy
bev schmitt
March 9, 2007
Hi Barbara. I know you are looking down on the people that loved you so much. You will never be forgotten and you had a blessed life. I cannot understand the physical pain you went thru but I do know that on this Earth you were loved more then alot of people. Bye Barbara I will say Hi to you in my prayers. Bev
Frank Fuchsberger Sr
March 5, 2007
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Frank Fuchsberger Sr.
February 6, 2007
Hi Honey,
Well this looks like the end. Special thanks to Sister Cindy and Brother David for maintaining this precious book. You are in my prayers daily. Nothing can replace your warmth,wit,humor,comand,and persistance to fight this disease for so long. You will be in my heart every beat until I die and join you again in heaven.
Your devoted husband Frank.
Bless you.........lover,wife,mother,grandmother "Omie".
Steve Strohm
January 27, 2007
Our deepest sympaty to you Frank and your Family. Steve and Lyn Strohm
Cathy Krol
January 24, 2007
Dear Frank, Frankie, & Amy:
My deedpest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. My memories of Barb we that she loved life and especially her husband and family. Though I haven't seen any of you for a very long I've kept tabs on you through Monica Weis. I will always remember the days I babysat for the kids and the times I traveled with you to your dancing events. You were both very kind to me. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Blessings, Cathy (Gust) Krol
Al Goetz
January 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to YOU and the family--Al Goetz I just got out of the hospital after 3 months. And now I had to put Frieda in the Alzheimer section of the same hospital AL Goetz
Teri Murphy
January 20, 2007
What words can express the love I have for Barbara? We saw each other in Church August 1999 and instantly became friends, despite everything she knows about me, she still loves me, what a woman! I'll see you later Barbara, "Hey Murphy"
Michael Enea
January 19, 2007
To The Fuchsberger Family.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers go out to you.
The Enea Family. Michael, Lynn, Rebecca, Michael Sr, Rosalie, Joey, Kris, and Mary.
January 18, 2007
To the Fuchsberger family
Our deepest sympathy to your loss of Barbera.
The Schneider Family
Ted, Irma, Ted Jr. and Linda
Arbor Vitae & St.Germaine WI
Peggy Mueller
January 18, 2007
To all of Barbara's family,
Barbara is an inspiration to all of us. She worked so hard at everything she did - whether it was getting a bus for a far away fest, working in the German Fest entertainment office or battling her illness. We are sure that Barbara has made a difference in many of our lives. May God bless all of you.
Hansi, Peggy and Stephanie
January 18, 2007
Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise. Luke 23:43
With deepest Sympathy, Judy and Harold Hollnagel
Debbie, Mark and Quinn Wolf-Mantel
January 18, 2007
Frank, Frankie and Amy -
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Barb that I will cherish! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We love you!
Dan and Kathleen Voss
January 18, 2007
Dear Frank Sr., Frank Jr., Amy, and family,
Kathleen and I pray that God may bless Barb and you all with peace beyond all understanding. One of the things I admire about Barb was her resiliency and her emotional strength. Despite the physical illness, she made it a point to come to our wedding reception in April '06, because she said she would. May God's love shine upon her!
JIM AN BARB WETZEL
January 18, 2007
FRANK,
YOU AND THE FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYNPATHY. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
Ellie Diercksmeier
January 18, 2007
Dearest, Frank, Frankie, Amy and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in your great sorrow in the loss of a very special person. Barbara was always there for everyone that needed her. Her sense of dedication and conviction in life was a wonderfula quality to be admired. She will be missed by all of us. May the Lord hold you carefully in the palm of His hand.
Ellie & Phil Diercksmeier
Jean Clougherty
January 17, 2007
Oh, Barb~
It's hard to believe that you're gone even though I had the honor and privilege to be with you during those last days and nights of your leaving. Your strength and courage overwhelmed me. Not having you nearby and knowing you won't be at all the family gatherings will take a long time getting used to. I'll miss you more than I will ever be able to express and, at the same time, I'm glad that your long time of suffering is over. I'll keep my promise to continue holding you in my prayers--ALWAYS.
I'm so glad to have known you.
LOVE, Jeanne
Tammy Braun (Klaeser)
January 17, 2007
Dear Uncle Frank, Amy and Frankie,
I have fond memories to cherish of Auntie Barbara. May her spirit live on in all of us. My deepest sympathy goes out to all you.
Terri Iverson
January 17, 2007
Ever since Barb first had cancer, I have been impressed and touched by the incredible strength in her capacity to "fight the battle". She did that right to the end. Her courage will remain a part of me forever. If someone asked me what my favorite thing about Barb was, it would have to be her honesty and the ability to speak her mind. I miss you already.
Helen Engel
January 17, 2007
Frank, Frank and Amy,
Barb was a true friend. She will be missed by all. I am sorry I can't be with you at this time.
Allen and Helen Engel
Hans-Peter Schaaf
January 17, 2007
Frank, Frank jr., Amy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Barb and she will always be in my memories. She will be rewarded for all the love she has given to her husband, children and everyone around her. May God give her the peace she deserves.
Bev Schmitt
January 17, 2007
She was a wonderful person. Thank God you were touched by her. Life will never be the same for you. But you will have precious memories. Love you Bev
Sue Jesion
January 17, 2007
Frank, Frankie, Amy and family,
My very deepest sympathy on your great loss. We all have wonderful memories of Barb and will hold them close to our hearts. She certainly was a wonderful, intelligent woman.
Love to all of you,
Sue Jesion and Family
Lillian (Schnookie) Roe
January 17, 2007
My sincere sympathy to all of Barb's family.
Lillian Roe (Schnookie)
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January 17, 2007
Tammy, Jeff & Michaela Dunn
January 17, 2007
Dear Frank Sr., Frank Jr., Amy and your families-
We are praying that God grant you unending peace in the days ahead and that He helps you hold firm to precious memories of this wonderful woman.
Although our paths crossed only occasionally, Barb always treated us as though we were part of her family. She was always full of love and that showed clearly to all of us in the way she treated those around her, especially her husband, children and their families. She was a woman of quiet grace and compassion, and with her passing our world is a little less special.
We are so sorry for your loss but we rejoice knowing that she is no longer in any pain and that she is watching down over us all. What a special angel!
Cindy Kennedy-Lesky
January 17, 2007
Dearest Barbara,
No one could have ever asked for a better sister than you. I know you were my sister in-law but it didn't matter. You welcomed me into your family with open arms. You taught me how to make the best chicken soup with dumplings. You loved me like a true sister loves. I am so sad but so greatful for the time I had with you. You and Frank have embrassed my children and I and I will never forget that. I love you and will miss you terribly. Love, Cindy
Edward Klaeser Jr.
January 17, 2007
Dear Uncle Frank , Frank Jr. and Amy. I'm sorry for your loss . My heart goes out to you. Peace and love to all of you. God bless.
Ed Klaeser Jr.
Josef Gruendner, jr.
January 17, 2007
To Barbara: May God give you peace and eternal love. You will remain in our prayers.
To Frank and Family: Our deepest symphaty for your profound loss.
Elisabeth, Josef & Marlies Gruendner with Family
Edward & Betty Klaeser
January 17, 2007
We will always remember our SPECIAL BARBIE...She will remain in our prayers and in our hearts. We only hope we can be as strong & brave as she was. Our Love & Deepest Sympathy to Frank, Amy & Frankie... Eddie & Betty Klaeser
Mike & Eileen Pulice
January 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of loss. God Bless.
Marilyn and Teo Jarc
January 17, 2007
We will miss you so very much. You have been our friend for such a long time. We will see you again. Love you forever.
Jennephur Rosenkranz
January 17, 2007
Frank,Frankie,Amy,Unc Ed,David;
Barb was truely one of a kind, a strong woman which I respected highly. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
If there's anything you may need I'm always here.
Love always,
Jennephur & Alex
Laura and Mike Wagner
January 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frank Fuchsberger Sr
January 17, 2007
Hi Love,
Look at this will you. Nothing will ever replace your love, strength or determination like you have shown to the world.
Still deeply in love with you and caring............Fritz
Carolyn Powell
January 17, 2007
Peace be with you dear friend. I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of the family this week. She was so proud of all of you. Sincerely, Carolyn Powell
Amy Scheu
January 17, 2007
Love you Momma!
Elmar & Marta Kretschmann
January 17, 2007
Dear Frank, Frankie & Amy with families, Our heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Barb will be missed.
Frank Jr Fuchsberger
January 17, 2007
I love you MAMA. I will always miss you.
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