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for Robert Love
Kyle & Amy Stevens
May 13, 2004
Dear Loves & Elders,
It has been a few months since this loss and still the world presses on. It's God's way of saying, "It's well..." My funniest memory of Mr. Love was a day that I wore a short skirt to work. He pulled me aside and said, "You don't have to wear such clothing to do work in this company." He even offered to lend me some money to go purchase new clothes. He respectfully and gently passed on a sense of value - as he did in SO many other lives. His deep belief in my Kyle's ability to create "just about anything" was a catalyst that can never be measured in our lives. Thanks, Mr. Love. We are missing you already.
Kevin Kelly
March 24, 2004
Dear Lil, Randy, Bobby, Becky, Nancy, Phil and kids -
My family gives each of you our sympathy and prayers during this trying time. God Bless.
Linda Maus (Souter)
March 3, 2004
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Love and Elder Families. Bob Love was one of a kind. I remember the Christmas Partys at the plant when I was a kid and seeing the "real" Santa Claus. I know my dad, Bill Souter, was so proud to work for Mr. Love. The family atmosphere he fostered was so much appreciated. My family can not thank the Love and Elder family enough for what they did for my dad before he passed away. The pease of mind they gave him was tremendous. We can not thank you enough for what you did for my mom when my dad passed away and for several years after. You were there for our family many times over the years and when we needed someone the most. Thank you and God Bless you all. Bob Love can only be matched by the woman beside him, Lil.
Ralph Barker
March 2, 2004
Dear Love and Elder Families,
I just learned of Bob's transfer to Glory. I share in your sense of loss and grief while knowing he is in a better place, the best place.
Words are certainly inadequate to convey my admiration and affection for Bob. In my book Bob is on the same page as other great and noble pioneers who did what was right regardless of the consequences. Few today love freedom as much as Bob did. His legacy will live on for generations and for that I am thankful.
May God comfort and bless you all.
Ralph C. Barker
American Vision
Powder Springs, GA
Jory Gromer
March 2, 2004
See a man who is diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings: he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 22:29
John Brewer
March 2, 2004
To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." For sure ... Bob Love.
Tom Hildy
February 29, 2004
Dear Love Family...
What can I say about a man who had such a tremendous impact on my life and that of so many. His faith in God and his passion for men to be free was instilled in us from early on. I remember often those FEE seminars and the life changing week spent (at Bob's expense) in Wichita attending the Le Favre courses in free thought.
Bob's legacy lives on as I have taught my children these ideas in freedom and when they are older, will teach my grandchildren the same.
You will be missed , but NEVER forgotton!!
I am reminded of Paul's first letter to the the church at Thessalonica Chaper 4 beginning with the 13th Verse. I pray we will all be comforted by those words....
Jim and Sally Hershberger
February 28, 2004
We were so saddened to learn of the death of Bob. Although we have not been in touch for some time, we always recall Bob with great affection. His memory has stayed with us over the years, as has his generosity to the YMCA, among many other causes. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and friends.
Gerry Graham
February 27, 2004
I have many good memories of my days at Love Box Company. Mr. Love was the greatest leader of people I've ever known. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known him. There was something about him that made me want to do my best. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies go to the Love family.
Randy & Priscilla Haydon
February 27, 2004
Bob's generosity was only surpassed by his integrity. His brilliant intellect led him to have dialogue and friendships with many of the leading philosophers/religious leaders of our time. It was our very great privilege to be present at some of these times/events. Our lives have been much the richer and fuller because of him and his unselfishness and desire to invest in other people.
Our sincere sympathy and love to Lil,Randy, Bobby, Becky and the family.
Charles Fienning
February 27, 2004
Dear Lil, Randy, Robert, Jr, and Becky,
When I think of Bob, Sr., a verse from Proverbs 20:7 comes to mind:
"The rightous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him". In other words, what a wonderful heritage it is to have an honest father! Bob Love was such a man. From the time I met him at Ludlow Island, Lake Vermilion, MN until I last saw him at a Fibre Box Association meeting a few years ago, I have admired and enjoyed knowing him. He was not only a pillar in the community of Wichita and in the State of Kansas but also he was acknowledged to be one of the best independent boxmakers in the USA.
Sue and I join so many others in extending our condolences to you and the Love/Elder families.
Steve and Diana Warden
February 27, 2004
To the Love Family,
It is with our sincere deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Mr. Love. We have nothing but the greatest of respect for Mr. Love, for he taught us both about working in the corrugated industry and respect for our fellow man. Although the pain and sorrow are deep right now. You can feel comfort from the knowledge that he is with Our Lord and Savior and is no longer suffering. He has touched our hearts and we are thankful for having him in our lives. We look forward to the day when the Lord calls us to his side and we can see the people again who have touched our lives. God Bless you all. With Deepest Sympathy. Steve and Diana Warden
Sherry Montee
February 26, 2004
I was saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Love...he was a one-of-kind, wonderful man who touched many, many lives...and treated each of his employees with respect and kindness. It was an honor to work for Love Box and I want the family know that I will keep them in my prayers. God Bless.
Jenny Fienning
February 26, 2004
Dear Beloved,
You all have to put on your memory caps...Lake Vermillion, MN...Hoerner Boxes...Ed and Oley Fienning!! How often we have thought of Bob and you all. How blessed the world has been because this man of Christ walked the earth. I know it is not ever easy to see someone so close leave...BUT..it is only for a SHORT time...Eternity is now and forever...
My dad, (87 now) would want you to know what an awesome man he knew your husband, father, grandfather to be..
BY the way Dad is doing well..enjoying the Lord and every day...
Our thoughts are with you...Jenny
Harry W. and Diana Conway
February 26, 2004
We've known Bob Love and the family for 20 years. Our prayers are with the entire Love family.
David Dodge
February 26, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Love family - both the immediate, as well as the many extended "family members" within the Love organization.
Mr. Love influenced my career as well as my personal life in a very positive manner.
He will be missed in our world as well as our industry.
David Dodge
Eric Nelson
February 26, 2004
On behalf of the Wichita Swim Club, I am very sorry to learn of Mr. Love's passing. He was a great man and a great friend to our organization for many years.
John & Gayla Paulus
February 26, 2004
I always seemed to run into Bob and Lil on our fishing trips to Minnesota. They always had time to ask about my family and share their words of wisdom. My family's prayers are with you Lil, Randy, Bobby and Becky.
Vicki Lee
February 25, 2004
My Grandmother, Mildred Love Guyot, was a first cousin of Walter Love's. Her Father, James Parkhurst Love, was a brother of Charles Love, Walter's Father. I have a copy of the Love Family Tree which Walter and a cousin put together. I am very proud of the Love heritage and cherish my copy of the family tree history. My great aunt, Ruth Love is 92 years old and lives in the Andover Health Care Center. She also being a first cousin of Walter Love's. Please accept and convey our condolences to your family. Vicki Lee Mulvane, KS.
Robert Perry
February 25, 2004
After working for 42 years with the Love family, I have a deep respect for Bob and will miss him greatly.
Our sympathy goes to each member of his family.
Bob and Lois Perry
RIC & DARLENE KNORR
February 25, 2004
DEAR MRS.LOVE,RANDY, BOBBY &BECKY, I WAS SORRY TO LEARN TODAY FROM JIM HERSHBERGER OF BOB'S DEATH. ON BEHALF OF JIM AND SALLY HERSHBERGER, AND THE KNORR FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. I APPRECIATE ALL THAT BOB AND YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR COMMUNITY FOR SO MANY YEARS. YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. RIC
Timmie Sue Atkinson
February 25, 2004
Dear Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you now in this time of your great loss. I did not know Mr. Love but I respected him greatly because of the word of his testimony. What an icon and pillar; the world needs men of character like him and am sure all who knew him will miss him greatly. I know your pain is deep and I hurt for you all. But he is no longer in pain as you all know but in his brand new body! And in the presence of his Lord!
Psalms116
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
LouJana Worthey-Wylie
February 25, 2004
Dear Love Family,
Harold Worthey worked for your family for many years. He never had an unkind word to say about Mr. Love, in fact he considered Bob & Lil to be family. I've always been thankful for the loving kindness and generosity Mr. Love showed toward my father and mother when my father became ill and had to take early retirement. My heart goes out to you, because I know how much Bob Love will be missed by his family and friends.
Martha Bruce Fair
February 25, 2004
Our prayers and love are with the Love family at this time of sadness. Mr. Love will be missed by many and we thank him for all he did for Wichita. A life well lived!
Martha & Frank Fair and Heather Bruce
Clay Testerman
February 25, 2004
I only knew Mr. Love from a few conversations we enjoyed at various awards banquets held to honor his employees. It didn't take much conversation, though, to recognize the kind of man he was and the kind of things he stood for. It is a privilege to work for the company that bears his family name. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you through the coming weeks and months as you cope with your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Bill Souter
February 25, 2004
All of us in the Souter familly have benefited from your life’s work and will never forget you. I hope that knowing how much we all appreciate what you have done in our lives will comfort your family in this time of sorrow.
With all our love and prayers.
Bill Burmeier
February 25, 2004
Thank you for everything.. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Jennifer (Briley) Cox
February 25, 2004
I just want to let the Love (and Elder) family know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. When I think of Mr. Love one saying always comes to mind, “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown. I feel blessed to have known Mr. Love and thank him and his family for all the "fishing lessons" they gave me over the years.
wayne Foster
February 25, 2004
Bob and I became friends when he started buying Mercedes from me at Scholfield Bros.The soft spoken integrity of this man impressed me.
I felt honored to be his friend.
Ken Schoenberger
February 25, 2004
Robert Love stood on solid ground! Trust is the foundation of leadership, Bob was trusted by all. I can hear him say, "I'm fine, go back to work, and keep Love Box a strong Company." My thounghts and prayers are with you all.
Signe & Glen Rogers
February 25, 2004
Lil; Bob & Nancy; Randy; Becky & Philip; and all the kids: I've been privileged to share in imporant life events of your family. A warm place will always be in my heart for the Love family. My love and prayers are with you during this one. - Signe
Mark Flynn
February 25, 2004
My prayers are with you Mrs. Love, and all the Love family. Mr. Love touched our family more then he may ever know. Though I have so far to go, it is my aspiration to live as Mr. Love did, with integrity and honesty, and a most profound respect for his fellow man. I will never forget him. I am grateful to God for the few times I was able to meet and speak with him, and will cherish those the rest of my life. God bless you Mr. Love, I know you are with Him.
Laurie Briley
February 24, 2004
I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with the Love family. I knew the Loves through my sister, brother, and father who worked for Mr. Love. Mr. Love was a great man and he will be missed.
Once again my thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Laurie Briley
Randy and Lori Volkman
February 24, 2004
"Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity." - Job 31:6. We strive to someday be worthy to be weighed against the integrity of Robert D. Love, who challenged us to be more than we had planned to be. His legacy will live on in the continuing generations of the Volkman family.
Angela Rupp
February 24, 2004
My father Kenneth Rupp always said that Mr. Love had a concept most other businesses should follow. He was very satisfied with the bible class lead by Mr. Scott. That was during his final years. I saw what he was talking about as I worked in the reception area at one time. He was so nice to say hello every morning. Always a smile.
BILLIE (MRS. FRED) WALLACE
February 24, 2004
LIL, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
LOVE, BILLIE
John Dickson
February 24, 2004
Wichita is truly at a loss today. I grew up knowing of Mr. Love because of his strong conservative beliefs. My dad was as vociferous of a liberal. My dad and he disagreed in public and private many times but were of agreement in each others right to voice that opinion in respect. Mr. Love is the true definition of a "compassionate conservative". My sincere sympathy to the Love family.
Steve Anderson
February 24, 2004
I am fortunate to be part of the Love Box Family. We have all suffered a great loss, but are blessed with the knowledge that you have gone to a better place. We stand together with renewed commitment under the leadership of the next generation to continue the pursuit of excellence.
Bob, you will be missed, but not forgotten!
Tim LaPosa
February 24, 2004
I started my career 20 years ago at Love Box, and I carry with me today the principles and work ethic I learned there for those 6 years.
How to treat people with respect and honesty, traits that Mr. Love had and passed on to his children. Not a day goes by that I don't think about what I was taught there.
God's love be with you and your entire family.
Mr. Love and his family have touched alot of lives, thanks for touching mine.
Andy McIntire
February 24, 2004
Though I feel sorrow for your loss, I feel good that I was able to meet him. You need to know that he has had an affect on me and I only actually spoke with him once or twice.
I worked at Gott, then Rubbermaid for many years. I worked directly with Randy and Robert Jr on many tasks. His son's were always honest and true in their business dealings, a trait (I am sure) they learned from thier parents. You should be proud of the Love name, and all you and your family have done (directly & in-directly) for those around you.
My lasting impression of Mr. Love was "wow, what a people person". He never spoke with arrogance or negatism toward any one (nor did his son's). He accepted new thoughts, and was open to change.
He was a man of integraty, and believed in sharing. How he treated his employees is second to none. Not very many medium sized business' do what Mr. Love did for his employees. From the Chapal, to the once a week doctor visits, to the fitness/recreation facility, all impressive.
We really did lose a leader. God Bless.
Robert Butler
February 24, 2004
Thank you for helping me in taking care of myself and family for the past 21 years. You will be missed.
Alan Wagner
February 24, 2004
Bob Love's legacy is greatness in humility. Of all the people of influence in my life, Jesus reigns as Savior, and Bob Love was, and still is, the example of how to live Faith out every day. A very bright light has gone out from a life well lived. I look forward to meeting him again in Heaven.
Alan Wagner
Ginger and Vern Banta
February 24, 2004
Having been privileged to fly Mr. Love and the Love family for over 30 years, we are very saddened to hear of his passing. Bob Love was a man of great faith who demonstrated his Christianity daily, not only in his personal life but business as well. We learned so much from him and are grateful for having had the opportunity to work with him. Our love and condolences to Lil, Randy, Bob, Becky and the rest of the Love family. Vern and Ginger
Jennice Naegele
February 24, 2004
Mr. Love was a man of virtue who will never be forgotten.
Jennice Naegele
Salina Customer Service Manager.
Terresa (Killgore) Mountain
February 24, 2004
I want to send my condolences to the Love family. It is very difficult loosing a father, as I well know.
Marcia Ashton
February 24, 2004
My husband Ray Hinkle worked at Love Box 32 years ago. We went to a family Christmas dinner and our daughter was given a Christmas gift. She was one year old and received a can of wooden blocks. I was envious of the other toys the other children had like dolls and plastic toys. My daughter stills has those wooden blocks that she learned her alphabet with when she was 18 months old and today her 3 year old still plays with those blocks and puts the can on his head!! I was so touched by Mr. Love's kindness and importance of family gatherings then and today. Thank you for giving to the Lord.
Marcia Ashton
Troy Smith
February 24, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to the Love family.
Troy Smith & family
Dona Frank Morris
February 24, 2004
Bob Love was a wonderful man. He did so much for our community.My dear deceased friends, Dr.Jerome and Thelma Menaker who lived across the street from the Love's told me what wonderful neighbors they were and of his many kindness to others.
Donna Smith
February 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the Love's. It was an honor to have known Mr. Love, a man of great humility & vision. I appreciate having had the opportunity to be a part of his Love Box "family". Thank you for your many kindnesses. Most sincerely,
Thomas & Joan Pruit
February 24, 2004
Bob Love was a true pillar--of his family, his community, his faith. His example and his personal concern for our family had an immeasurable impact on me during my formative years and my student life both at Wichita Collegiate and The University of the South.
Clark Jackson
February 24, 2004
I have very fond memories of working for Mr. Love. Enjoyed the special times when he took such a strong interest in the Factory Outlets. Best regards to all the family members.
Robin Couey
February 24, 2004
I worked for Love Box from 1983 to 1985. During that time I came to know and deeply respect Mr. Love. Wichita has lost a great man. My prayers are with you.
Ken, Patti, and Daniel Ryland
February 24, 2004
We loved Bob Love and will miss seeing him. The number of lives he touched is beyond comprehension. He took God's seed and increased it 100 fold. Our best to the whole family.
Jess Maus
February 24, 2004
I played little league baseball over 50 years ago and I knew "love box" and how nice the people were. Thank You Jess Maus
Jim Sheldon
February 24, 2004
Lillian,
My most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband. While I didn't get a chance to know him, I certainly remember you and our conversations while I was replacing the cieling fan in your living room.
Again, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Payne (Darb) Ratner
February 24, 2004
Sorry to read of Bob's death. My prayers are with the family. He lived in my district when I served in the KS legislature. I'll never forget visiting him when I first decided to run and asked for support (and, of course, campaign funds). He said "Darb, if you'll promise never to show up in Topeka I'll give you a thousand dollars, otherwise here's $50" which was a good help in those days. I never forgot that and during my years in the legislature I always felt that I accomplished more by killing bad bills than by passing legislation.
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