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for Richard Platke
Janice Manthei
July 23, 2007
Rick you will be missed by many people. The dice games, puck bowling and the road trips were a memory I will always have. Your weekly calls are missed. I wish you were here, but I know you are in a better place. My deepest sympathy to Rex and the family.
Steve Zainer
July 22, 2007
Rick, After seeing all of your friends, family, photos and hearing countless stories yesterday as well as the last couple of weeks I am awestruck with how much you did in your life. I am deeply saddened by your passing. A major piece of my life is and will be missing. I wish you only knew how lucky I was to know you my friend.
Moose - Jim Strobel
July 22, 2007
KF5 you said it best!
Rick was the one that kept the ballgames going & the parties rolling.
Those were some pretty crazy times together on your road trips. We met many people thru you, & had plenty fun with you.
So, Rick this is not goodbye, but a wish that you get the line up names right [ R. Platke ]& the party ready for the rest of us. God's speed and blessings to you, Rex & your Platke Family.
Ken Freck
July 22, 2007
Well Old Friend, We had a lot of crazy times together. Many memories go through my head of Road Trips, Cocktails & Parties, Baseball games & much more. We had a lot of Fun with a lot of friends. It's tough to say goodbye, but I hope you are in a happy place. God Bless You. This One's for you Buddy! My sincere sympathy to Rex & The Platke Family.
Charles & Helen Peterson
July 21, 2007
We were shocked to hear of Rick's passing. Our deepest sympathy to the family. We enjoyed the packer games with him when we spent the winters in Texas. The Coral Reef and Hookers were great times.
Jim & Joan Hoffmann
July 21, 2007
We were completely shocked to hear of Rick's passing. Our deepest sympathy to the family. We have such great memories of Rick and his hospitality of Packer and Badger fans at Hookers and the Coral Reef. We will miss him.
Michele Roberts (Ivans)
July 19, 2007
Rex and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Rick. I hadn't seen him in many years but was shocked to hear of his passing. We shared 3 years together and were engaged for some of that time. I still have many memories. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Jim Lessila
July 18, 2007
Rex & Family: I am trying to get a flight out of Ft Myers but it doesn't look good. If I don't make it to the memorial I want you to know that I will miss Rick and think about him and the good times we had togheter. He always treated the old man with great respect and courtesy. Jim Lessila
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