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Kevin A. Laufer

Kevin Laufer Obituary

Age 42, of New Berlin. Jan. 3, 2005. Loving father of Nick, Caleb and Jared. Dear son of Martin and Marlene (nee Bastian). Further survived by 3 brothers, Chuck, Steve and Marty (Suzanne); 1 niece, Morgan Kay; 2 nephews, Mitchell and Grant; his maternal grandmother, Loretta (nee Vogelsang) Bastian; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Thurs. at 7 PM at the Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Kroll officiating. Burial Fri. at 11 AM in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend. Visitation Thurs. from 4-6:45 PM at the Funeral Home.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Laufer

36 Entries

Wendy Raml (Kraemer)

January 13, 2005

To the Laufer family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and sympthay are with all of you and of course the boys.

Doug Wambach

January 12, 2005

This is from the entire Wambach Family (Curtis, Michael, Doug), our deepist sympathies for the entire Laufer Family. We will all miss him! We have wonderful memories of our skating years.

Rev. James Bartylla

January 11, 2005

Dear Laufer Family,

What a tragic shock to hear of Kevin's death. I am so saddened, yet I still reminisce of our happy times together in the 1970s at Waukesha Skateland. I'll always remember our summers on the motorcycles, and the evenings at Skateland. I will pray for your family in these difficult times ahead.

May Kevin rest in peace, Rev. Jim Bartylla

Trudy Bandy

January 10, 2005

To the Laufer Family ,

I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Kevin's passing. I also worked at Butler Skate Land and like so many others I have fond memories of the Laufer Family. To the Boy's - Remember the good times and the laughter you shared with your Father stay strong and take care of each other.

Linda Bilski

January 10, 2005

Wonderful memories of the Wisconsin speedskating meets in the 80's, and all of the truly nice people we were able to get to know such as the Laufer family. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss.

Rich, Linda, Kristin and Dan Bilski

GREGORY ALLEN

January 7, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF KEVIN LAUFER,

THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT LIFE DOES NOT END WHEN WE DIE. WE ARE ALL ENTERNAL SPIRITS, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD,AND,AS SPIRIT,LIFE DOES GO ON. KEVIN YOU ARE WITH GOD MOW, BUT THE MEMORIES YOU LEFT BEHIND WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. FROM THE ROLL MODELS

Holly (Schultz) Scherrer

January 7, 2005

I was deeply saddened to hear of Kevin's tragic passing.

My first job and formitable years were spent at Butler Skateland. The entire Laufer family provided a wonderful moral, fun and loving enviornment for myself and many others.

I can picture Kevin and "Pine Tree" teasing Chuck and Debbie by singing "Chuckies in love".

I remember Kevin and I were relay partners and he would push so hard I thought my wheels were going to fly off. I had all I could do to hold the turn without crashing and for almost an entire lap I didn't have to make a stroke.

At the end of the night we had to clean the bathrooms and as you can imagine the boys was pretty bad. Often times Kevin would clean these for me...if I vowed never to tell anyone.

I will always remember Kevin as funny, determined, outgoing, strong willed, competitive and at times would show a gentle side.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire Laufer family. Please know that while Kevin has entered the Kingdom of God and is gone from this earth he will be in the hearts and memories of many.

"Tis grace has brought me here thus far and grace will lead me home".

May God give you comfort.

Susan Johnson

January 7, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the Laufer family. I, too, spent my teen years at Waukesha Skateland and have many wonderful memories.

"He [God] speaks to all of us who have stood or will stand in the soft dirt near an open grave. And to us he gives this confident word: 'I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him all the Christians who have died.' (1 Thess. 4:13-14 TLB)" Max Lucado

Kristi Deckert (Pedek)

January 7, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Laufer family. I grew up in the Skateland rinks and this is truly a shock. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Velma, Steven, & Brenda Maben

January 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Laufer family. We have so many memories from speed skating that will not be forgotten.

Rick & Ann Sorrentino

January 6, 2005

Our deepest sympathies to the families and we pray for God's care, comfort and love. While we have not been in recent contact, we will always remember Kevin's enthusiasm and zeal for life, and the great times our family enjoyed at the skatelands.

Anne Vollmar Moore

January 6, 2005

My condolences to the Laufer family on the loss of Kevin. I can't think of Kevin or his brothers without a smile on my face as they contributed to many happy memories during my teenage "speed skating years." May your faith in God give you peace.

"There are those who die without having lived, and those that live despite the fact they have died."

Jodie Kuzba

January 6, 2005

My condolences to the Laufer family. Kevin was a great person who will truly be missed. Looking through these entries shows you he touched many lives. My prayers are with you.

Patricia Thornton

January 6, 2005

My prayers are with the Laufer family. Know that GOD is a comforter.

Patti (Woloszyk) Librizzi

January 6, 2005

What great things people have said about Kevin. I just wanted to express my sympathy to the Laufer family. They were a major influence in my life and wanted them to know my thoughts are with them.

Remona Charles

January 6, 2005

There is no sorrow that GOD can't heal. It seems hard at times but if you still away and listen you will hear all the words that Kevin has said before. This let's you know that although he's not physically here, he lives inside within you. My prayer are with you, the Laufer family, the Skateland family and the many friends that have been impacted by Kevin's journey. Know that in God you can find comfort. For he sent his only begotten son to die on the cross for us so that we may be who we are today. My prayers are with you all.

Remona Charles

January 6, 2005

There is no sorrow that GOD can't heal. It seems hard at times but if you still away and listen you will hear all the words that Kevin has said before. This let's you know that although he's not physically here, he lives inside within you. My prayer are with you, the Laufer family, the Skateland family and the many friends that have been impacted by Kevin journey. Know that in God you can find comfort. For he sent his only begotten son to die on the cross for us so that we may be who we are today. My prayers are with you all.

Faith Bullock

January 5, 2005

I was shocked to hear of Kevins death. I have so many memories growing up at Skateland and it makes me smile to think of him. My prayers go out to all of Kevin's family and friends.

Faith

Andrea Street

January 5, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. The rink was like family to me growing up. I, like so many others, have many great memories of those times. The Laufers have touched so many people's lives. Kevin will be greatly missed. Nick, Caleb, Jared, take care of each other. God bless!

Dominic Kissinger (aka Chad Wells)

January 5, 2005

I am deeply saddened by Kevin's passing. I will not all the wonderful times spent with him, Julie, and the boys at the rink. My heart goes out to his family. I hope you all had a chance to have Kevin's humor touch your life.

"Bits and Pieces"

Bits and pieces. Bits and pieces. People. People important to you. People important to you cross your life, touch it with love and move on.There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of relief and wonder why you ever came in contact with them.

There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of remorse and wonder why they had to go and leave such a gaping hole.

Children leave parents, Parents leave children, Friends leaves friends. Acquaintances move on. People change homes. People grow apart. Enemies hate and move on. Friends love and move on. You think about the many people who have moved into your hazy memory. You look around at those present and wonder.

I believe in God's master plan in lives. He moves people in and out of each other's lives and each leaves their mark on the other. You find you are more because of it and would be less if they had not touched you...

Pray God that you accept the bits and pieces in humility and never wonder, and never question, and never regret. Bits and pieces. Bits and pieces.

Patrice and Jay Roder (Bullock)

January 5, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

Jake Sehulster

January 5, 2005

Sorry nick about your dad man. May god be with you and your family.

Lora (D'Amato) Strobel

January 5, 2005

My condolences to the Laufer family and close friends of Kevin. He may not physically be present, but his memory will be with us always in our hearts. My prayers are with you.

Cassandra Hintz

January 5, 2005

My wishes are with you. We will miss you very much.

Lora (D'Amato) Strobel

January 5, 2005

My condolences to the family and close friends of Kevin, he was a very nice person and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Fred Pellien

January 5, 2005

Kevin had his own way of taking care of his business as well as life, and I'm thankful he pasted some of his knowledge onto me regarding both. He will be sorely missed by myself as well as my wife Rainie. Dinner at the Butler Inn will never be the same, stories of the rink, the trips he went on with the family and of course trying to get him to pay for the dinner!!!! He lived life to the fullest and tried to make time for the things in life that mattered. May God bless his children and all the memories they have of him.

Lisa Burton (formerly Sprtel)

January 5, 2005

I write this in shock at the news of Kevin's passing. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Laufer family and his beautiful children. Having worked at Butler Skateland for years, I have so many fond memories of Kevin as well as the rest of the family. May your memories help you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy, Lisa.

Kevin and Heidi Shockley

January 5, 2005

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Laufer family. You have been in our lives forever and we know how hard it can be to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you.

Lynne Costanza

January 5, 2005

Kevin will be missed by me, I loved him and the boys with all my heart.My deepest sympathy to his wonderful parents, his brothers, and the boys.He was a wonderful father and a great boyfriend! Lynne Costanza Waterford, Mi.

Nancy Cardinal (Egan)

January 5, 2005

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Jenny Birkel (Church)

January 5, 2005

My deepest sympathy to all of the Laufer family. I was so sad to hear about Kevin. My prayers are with you all. I know what it is like losing a sibling at such a young age, but believe they are in a better place now. Jenny Birkel (Church).

Jim Welch

January 5, 2005

Our deepest sorrow has been realized with Kevins passing, everyone is stunned. We know that God will wrap his loving arms around all those that are left behind, and we look forward to the day when we will meet Kevin in the air at Jesus' return. Kevin, thanks for being a part of our lives for the last 30 years, I wish we would have stayed in closer contact.

Tracy Hallberg

January 5, 2005

My sincerest condolences to Kevin's family. I graduated from high school with Kevin but have not kept in touch. My husband Ken is a friend of Kevin's and I know how much he loved his sons. God Bless, Tracy Hallberg (Perkins)

Cyril Warras

January 5, 2005

Thanks for all the sheepshead teaching you taught me back in 1980. It was nice to see more of you over the past 2 years, I will miss you.

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