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for Melodie Oldenburg
Irv Palmer
November 15, 2009
Wayne:
Melodie was such a kind, loving and thoughtful person.
She will truely be missed,
Please accept my condolences to you and the family.
Sincerely,
Your Jamaican Friend.
Irv Palmer
Melanie & Megan Fischer
November 14, 2009
Dear Wayne, Lauren, Courtney, Morgan and Ryan,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. We fondly remember seeing Melodie out at the Farm, how wonderful and kind she was. She always had a smile on her face. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Garnier
November 12, 2009
To Melodie's family-
You had the joy of her passion, dignity and grace on a daily basis. Such a gift ! I remember watching her on TV, but she touched my life personally through ABCD. In the mentor training class I found out that she was involved in picking each mentor/mentee pair. I will continue my best to help keep her memory and that legacy alive.
Yvette Fields
November 12, 2009
Melodie touched a lot of people near and far. Her strength and fight will be remembered forever. Your family is in my prayers
susan kolberg
November 12, 2009
Dear Oldenburg Family,
What an incredible gift you had in Melodie. Though she only walked the earth for what seemed a short time, the time did walk was priceless. A light has dimmed now that she is gone, she will never be forgoten. I pray you heal in time and find comfort in the fact she gave of herself to you and others.
Mark Lehmann
November 12, 2009
Melodie you were one of a kind, the best. You will be remembered always in our community and state.
November 11, 2009
Dear Oldenburg family,
My deepest sympathy at the passing of Melodie. She taught us by her beautiful example how to live in the face of a terminal illness and to keep on living and doing for others.
May God be with you all in a very special way and know Melodie is not very far off but a bright shining star always and forever looking down upon you and Milwaukee.
Sincerely, Angie Spence
Michael Moore
November 11, 2009
Dear Wayne and kids,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My first introduction to your Mom was when I was Morgan's soccer coach when she was maybe 12. We played on a cold rainy day and there she was, on the sidelines, one of our only fans and she even brought the treats. A few years later Wayne offered to be my mentor for three years and I learned more about the incredible family Melodie founded and helped guide. At the root of the enormous public figure and great deeds and lasting legacy was what each of you knew daily: a giving, loving wonderful person who made the most of her life and was such a positive influence on everyone around her. My sincere condolences for your loss.
GARY MARLENE BRUNN
November 11, 2009
DEAR OLDENBURG FAMILY.
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF MELODY SHE WAS AN INSPIRATION.
I LOVED WATCHING MELODY WHEN SHE WAS ON THE NEWS. MELODY WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED.
GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
November 11, 2009
Dear Wayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. The couple of times I had the pleasure to visit your home Melodie epitomoized elegance and graciousness. While the loss is enormous it can only be offset by the fact that she was in your life for the time she was.
My most sincere condolonces to you and your family.
Respectfully,
Sean Darcy
November 11, 2009
To the entire Wilson & Oldenburg Families,
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I loved to see Melodie on the Channel 6 News when I was younger and practically grew up watching her on television. I never knew her personally but I could tell that she was a very kind hearted person. She is no longer suffering so please remember the good times with her and disregard the bad. Melodie, from your friends in the City of Milwaukee, we're going to miss you and will greatly miss hearing your soft, lovable voice. God Bless you all!
Gerald Schmidt
November 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire Oldenburg family. Melodie was truly the epitome of grace, charm and professionalism, not only in the newsroom, out in the field reporting the news, or working tirelessly in the fight against breast cancer, but in her home as well. I never got to meet Melodie, but my brother did, one time many years ago, when he was a member of a singing group called "The New Horizon Singers". They were contracted by Melodie and Wayne to perform at a function at their home. When I saw my brother a few days later, he could not say enough nice things about both Melodie and Wayne - how gracious they were to the group, and how they made the singers feel like part of their family. Rest in Peace Melodie, and please know that the work you started when you founded ABCD 11 years ago will continue to be carried on by others until the end of time.
Tasha
November 11, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss, your child, wife & mother touched many of us in the city. May God keep you strong at this time as I'm sure your mother would want.
Michael Bartley
November 11, 2009
Wayne and Children:
"Mel" was one of the best in the business. Professional, fair, decent, respectful. One of a kind. But most important, I know how much she loved you. She bragged about you on a daily basis, and rightly so.
Her legacy is one of love and kindness, of helping others and giving her time to make life better for others. I loved working with her. She was my confidant, teacher, and friend. While I cry for her loss, I take comfort in knowing her pain is gone and she's with God. And, she will be with you forever. Love, loyalty, and prayers.
Mary Felt
November 11, 2009
Melody will be missed by everyone who knew her either personally or through her dedication to breast cancer awareness. May God be with you all and may she rest in peace. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.
Judy Dolnick
November 11, 2009
My condolences to the entire Oldenburg family. I remember Melodie as the consummate professional, but also as the most caring mom in the world. Her devotion to her children knew no bounds. Morgan, Lauren, Courtney and Ryan, even though I have not seen you in many years, I remember your family with fondness; please accept my sympathies at this very difficult time.
Fern Whiting
November 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Oldenburg family. Melody was truly one of a kind. She was the best in the news world.
Fern Whitng
Merrill, Wisconsin
louise wisinski
November 11, 2009
You were truly beautiful, inside and out. Thank you for all you did to help and encourage others. Sympathies to your family.
Debe Castrogiavanni
November 11, 2009
To the Oldenburg family at this time, I express my sympathy to you and the loss of Melodie. I always enjoyed her news stories and the professionalism she displayed on camera. She has also done great wonders for education on breast cancer. God Bless You!
November 11, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Melodie was a beautiful person inside and out. We did not know her personally, but felt like we did from watching her so many years as a news reporter. She was a shining star as a reporter and as a role model to so many. As a mother myself I know Melodie wants you to stay strong and close to one another. May her memory live on in your hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Lynn
November 11, 2009
she will be missed
Randy G.
November 11, 2009
My deepest and sincerest condolences to Melodys family, her friends, and media family.
Melody was soeone special who could keep viewers glued to thier tv sets, and added warmth, and genuine newscasting when on air. She gave to others despite her own illness, and she was trully a remarkable woman.
May GOD give her family and friends comfort and guidence thru this and may GOD grant her eternal peace and happiness forever.
Thank You Melody!
Barbara Vachon
November 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Melodie's family. Her suffering is over and she watches over all of you, but she will be greatly missed by all.
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