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Gary Kvalheim
July 4, 2023
Here we are 15 years later. I think of you now and then I miss you, along with others whose lives you have touched. Hope you are looking down and smiling.
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August 3, 2020
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gary kvalheim
August 3, 2020
What can you say, but we miss you Chad. Found some pictures and going to post them.
Gary
Deb
March 3, 2009
Chad,
Since the day I met you, I always envisioned this day being so very different. Regardless, I know that wherever you are, it's one heck of raging party. Happy 40th birthday, my friend. Wish you were here. You are loved by many and never, ever forgotten.
XOXO
DAN/MARION HERMANSON
August 7, 2008
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY,AND MEMORIES A LANE,I"D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN. WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!!!! LUV U
Phyllis Glandt
August 4, 2008
Son,
There is one more thing I wanted to say to you and it is this. "You will live in my heart forever."
I know also, you will dwell in the hearts of all who loved you.
Thank you, to your friend for extending this guest book for year. It will be so good to read and to hear many more wonderful stories about you.
Mom
Phyllis Glandt
August 3, 2008
For My Son,
It has been a month since you left us. My life is empty without you. I will forever feel that something or somebody is missing.
My dear son. I am so very proud of you. You have touched the hearts of many fine friends, co-workers and your family.
It has been good for me to read and hear all the wonderful stories about you.
I will be eternally and forever grateful to have been your Mom. Our time together was way too short. I take comfort in my faith, knowing we will see each other again.
Love you honey boy,
Mom
PS Thank you everyone for caring and sharing
Amy Merholtz (Geiger)
July 14, 2008
To Chad's family - My heart broke to hear of Scruffy's passing. I met and knew him as a close friend from 1988-93 - then I moved back to Denver and eventually we lost touch. I hadn't talked to or seen him since then, but he never left my heart. Someone you always felt so thankful and happy to see when you walked in the room, knowing you'd have a great time and lots of laughing would happen in Chad's presence. I've missed him over the past 14 years, and now - I'll miss him forever. I feel so thankful for having known and loved Chad. God bless and comfort you in your time of loss. All my best - Amy Merholtz (Geiger)
eric martinson
July 13, 2008
im sorry to hear about the loss of chad. he was a good man and a good friend. i know he will be missed by all.
Rick Kolosso
July 11, 2008
Life feels much emptier now without you here with us. Way back in the 1900's Chad and Lisa came into my life as well as many other members of the Miller family. I would not even try to begin counting all the blessings that have entered my life since then. The lessons learned and good times had are far too many for me to be able to number. From being made so welcome to share dinner with the family that I had to also do dishes along with the rest of the kids to riding plastic sleds down the stairs off the back porch knowing certain amounts of pain were waiting for us at the bottom of the custom made sled course. Just like life we jumped on those sleds, took the bumps and bruises, then jumped back on to face the music again. In the summers we fished, swam, canoed, innertubed, and searched the old dumps for beer cans to add to our collections. When we got older we did "Rockfords" in the old sedans, wheelies with the lawnmower, and whatever else we could think up to fill our time together. Wow Chad, How many road trips did we go on driving to races around the state? As our lives progressed we drifted apart and I just recently decided to look you up again. Unfortunately I was too late to get to spend some more time with you before you left us all much too soon. Scruff Dog, You have enriched my life a great deal and I will miss you very much. Until we meet again in our Lord's heavenly bike shop, I wish you Godspeed. Rest peacefully my friend.
Brett Krohn
July 10, 2008
I walked into the home farm about 2 months ago and told your aunt and uncle that the last time I was here was when me and you walked down from the hill and breakfast was waiting for us. The only way in past the german shepard was with you by my side. You a friend who I would come across maybe every few years but feel so in touch with as if we were going to breakfast on the farm the next morning.We all have a road we will go down tomorrow, we have faith it's the right one.I feel so selfish that some roads taken by others leaves me empty inside.I look foward for us to share breakfast again.
Tiffany Cottrell
July 9, 2008
Chad, words cannot express how much we miss you! Always a smile and happy, twinkling eyes, you were my inspiration to living free and without regret. I will miss chatting with you and your presence in general. Until we meet again, special friend....
Gary Kvalheim
July 9, 2008
Chad, you were one of a kind, and you will truly be missed. We go through life thinking that we do not make a difference but we both know that we touched each others souls, and you have touch many others also. I have very fond memories helping to build your old school Bike your ideas and talents were extereme but that is you all the way. Pedal to the Metal and Gods Speed
Thomas Martin Family
July 8, 2008
Our deepest condolences go out to the Miller family and friends. Stay strong and know that Chad is in a much better place. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Rob Schopf
July 8, 2008
God speed Chad.. You were one of the most talanted mechanics I ever worked with. Hope your racing on the salt flats in heaven showing everyone how fast a turbo v-rod can go. You will be missed by all of us at Hals Speed Shop.
Becky Rice
July 8, 2008
The neighborhood isn't going to be the same without you, doll. You will be missed...
Tiger Beyer
July 8, 2008
Dear Chad, We met going to Sturgis SD last year; and since then we had met several times here in Milw. You always had a smile and a hand shake. A great person I could tell. You are leaving us way too early, but we'll all join you some day. God bless. love & respect, Tiger & Teri
Kevin Pok
July 8, 2008
To Chad,
I wonder if you know how much of a differance you made in the lives of the peaple lucky enough to get to know you. You will be very missed. The good do die way to young.
Keith and Janet Haskins
July 7, 2008
To Chad's family and friends, He loved to ride. Here's to you Bud. Bike on!!! Always a special place in our hearts. Keith and Janet
KATHY KOSMATKA-SURGES
July 7, 2008
DEAR LISA AND ALAN
MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT HAS BEEN QUITE A FEW YEARS AND I AM NOT SURE YOU EVEN REMEMBER ME BUT WE DID SHARE SOME GOOD TIMES AND DID VACATION IN KEY WEST TOGETHER AND GO DEEP SEA FISHING. I TRUELY FEEL THAT EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T TALKED IN A WHILE AT TIMES LIKE THIS EVERY FRIEND AND PRAYER IS NEEDED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU LISA
Shary Tran
July 7, 2008
You have been, and always will be a legend. Even though I only knew you a short time, I never saw you without a smile on your face. Keep smiling on us, Chadillac.
Chad - Camping, 2007
Trish Holub
July 7, 2008
Chad, you have this way of making everything funny. If I was upset, you would make me laugh about it. Time spent with you was bound to create a funny story to tell. You filled my heart with joy, and I know that everyone must feel that way about you. Words are not enough.
Jamie Jankowski
July 7, 2008
To a "Good Timin' Man"--
Dancing to Jackson. Amateur Fight in Waukesha. Painting on Walls. Jukeboxes everywhere! I won't forget you...
Rick Gratton
July 7, 2008
I worked with chad only briefly at briggs and will greatly miss his personality around here.
He was always willing to talk about projects weather they been personal or at work and give advice which was always appreciated.
I wish I would have had more time to get to knwo him better and pick his brain for more tricks and go fast secrets
Holly Wiesman
July 7, 2008
Quick to smile, laugh, encourage, cheer up...Chad put others before himself and truly cared about people.
He enjoyed simple pleasures and beautiful things: the arrival of spring; a sunny day.
Talented, creative, inspired. Chad was an artist. He had the courage to pursue his dreams and live with passion and purpose.
Chad knew better than most how to celebrate life and enjoy the ride.
Chad's memory leaves a lasting impression of love and kindness on my heart.
Peace and God's blessing to Chad's family and friends.
Thomas Baker
July 7, 2008
Godspeed Scruffy. Many memories, of the the tall skinny kid from Big Falls. Chad you always took friendship to a amazing level that most don't either understand or can't. Whether it was rubbing elbows with you on XR100s at the Cornfield Nationals, or coming out to your work, to see your latest rocket ship projects, you my friend where one of the special ones. No matter how much time went in-between hanging out it seemed like there was no time had passed when I'd see ya. We have many great memories, and we are going to miss you #37. Many perfect cushioned left turns to you forever, feet on the pegs.... On the gas. Godspeed #37
Dave Fussner
July 7, 2008
Chad - Godspeed, my friend - I will miss you so much - the great things we accomplished together while you worked at Wiseco - You will never be forgotten -
Dave Fussner
Niky
July 7, 2008
The purest heart and the greatest smile - a simple, beautiful individual. Chad helped me shop for my first bike and he would just listen to a bike and know it right away-it was something special to watch. I wish I could have shared the road with you just once.
You are and will be missed. in your own words - "There can be only one Chadillac".
Deborah Roelandts
July 7, 2008
Al, Lisa and family members of Chad Miller:
Our prayers and deepest sympathy in your loss.
Sincerely
John and Debbi Roelandts
Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Hawthorn Family
July 6, 2008
You meet very few people in life time that leave the lasting impression, you did! When you enter a room it was like an explosion. Ill always be thankful for the good times you shared in Cleveland with us, those memories can never be taking away.
Chad & Chris in Big Falls 2006
Sally
July 6, 2008
Deb Movrich
July 6, 2008
Chad,
Your famous first line to me was always: "Did ya miss me?"
My eternal answer: "Forever and Always. More than you'll ever know."
Nothing gold can stay.
Love and miss you, buddy. Forever and always. More than you'll ever know.
Mike Kuehn
July 6, 2008
I only knew you for a short time, but it was long enough to become like family. It was as if we knew each other forever. We were able to share some great times. Thanksgiving Dinner, Annual family Clam Bake, a day at the track to see you race. You were there for me when my sister passed away, and that meant more to me than anything. You were one of a kind. You will be greatly missed.
Thank you for all the memories.
Your Friend Mike Kuehn
Dan Klika
July 6, 2008
Chad...you were an inspiration to me. Even though I only worked with you for a short time, I will always remember your insights into engines. I remember how I joked with you about being an "engine whisperer". My heart goes out to your family. I will always remember your free spirit.
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