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Nancy Krumrei
February 9, 2023
He was a very nice person I enjoyed taking care of him and his wife
Ruth Hemphill
March 13, 2011
For the 2 and a half years that I spent nearly every day with you and Hannah, I would not change a thing. Both of you enriched my life so much. You treated me with respect and were always appreciative of help when you needed it. I have met some very interesting and kind people during our time together, and some very good friends. I thank you for that. I am sure that even though you are in a place where you can rest, you are still trying to "find a way to make it better" in your mind. You were like a grandfather to me and will be missed.
Nancy Krumrei
March 13, 2011
It was a honer to have known Edger. He was an amazing man. I have the book he wrote and Edger singed it for me . I had my picture taken with him and his book I will treasure it. I will see you on the other side Edger I miss you
Suef Allen
March 12, 2011
It was an honor to have gotten to know Edgar the last 2 years of his life. He was an amazing man. I enjoyed and understood his quirky sense of humor! I referred to Edgar as my little Sweed friend and I referred to myself as his Finn friend. I enjoyed getting to know and making good friends with some of Edgars family. Edgar has truly touch my life! I'll see you on the other side (heaven) Edgar! I miss you.
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Wendy Roy
March 1, 2011
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation sends our condolences on the loss of Edgar. The world is a better place because of both Edgar and Hannah. Together they have given so much, and Edgar will surely be missed.
Jeff Guibault
February 23, 2011
Edgar is my grandfather and my mother Patty is his only living daughter left, he has 2 wonderful step daughters and a daughter in law, on behalf of our family we would like to thank everyone who attended his funeral and also wrote things about Edgar, he really was a very nice person and grandpa and will be missed dearly
Courage Center
February 20, 2011
On behalf of the staff at Courage Center, please accept our condolences on the loss of Edgar. Our thoughts are with your during this difficult time.
Mark/Cecelia Aho
February 17, 2011
Sis, I cont. to pray for you and the family on a daily basis and any prn's that arise. I give you hugs galore.
In Him,
Bro. Mark/Cecelia
Bill Thomas
February 16, 2011
Edgar, I am fortunate for having met you. Though our friendship was brief, I can answer that I have been in the business for years. The business of God that is. I know from my time with Nila t5hat you are resting at peace in the presence of our loving Savior, and I look forward to seeing you in glory. I am blessed for having known you, and your family
Bob & Judy King
February 16, 2011
Hannah and family, our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Edgar. We have such great memories of times spent with both of you at Polaris events, International Snowmobile Congresses and other snowmobile events. God will keep his arms around you and comfort you during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie & Bryan Hansen
February 16, 2011
This was a legend, the remaining family members must carry on the traditions of this great man and keep thier chins held high for he was one of the solid rocks for my daughter and her family(Robert and Angela Hetteen), they are so thankful to have been involved in his life and to have had the chance to know such a wonderful man
Nila Hetteen
February 16, 2011
Will miss you Edgar very much. You were like a rock for our family as well as for the snowmobilers of the world. I learned so much from you in the 36 years that I became and was excepted as part of your family. I enjoyed our talks we had the last 4 years of your life and will never forget that.
Your daughter in law Nila Hetteen
Michelle Ryberg
February 16, 2011
I love you grandpa, you made holidays so much fun. I remember when we would snowmobile together as a family and we would stop, just to enjoy the scenery. I also remember coming up to your house and I would always ask grandma, "where's grandpa?" She would always say, "in the shop." I would go to the shop and there you were always tinkering with something or other. Even though you were busy tinkering you still had time to teach a little girl Solitare. You will be dearly missed and I will smile when I think of you. I am proud to call you grandpa, our bodies fade, but our spirit lives on forever! Until we meet again, I will continue to share stories of my grandfather the entrepreneur.
Your granddaughter,
Michelle
Karen (Olson) Judycki
February 15, 2011
Dear Hannah and family, Our deepest sympathy to you. I am so proud to be part of the amazing Hetteen family. I have many fond memories of playing with Nancy -and helping her develop photos of the snow mobiles for her dad. I remember Edgar flying down south with a new 'straw chopper' for my dad, Lloyd, to test on the combines. Edgar's name came up in a discussion with a local friend - who distributed medical supplies. I told of a relative who developed a special wheelchair for his mother. "Oh, you mean the May Chair?' Yes, I do. Well, we were a distributor in the area. Edgar, and his keen mind and creativity has touched many lives. He will be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love, Patrick & Karen (Olson) Judycki
Gloria Wilson
February 15, 2011
Dear Hannah, Don't know if you will remember me, it has been so many years since we have seen each other. So sorry to hear about Edgar. I will never forget the fun we all had in Thief River Falls back in the 1970's. I send you my most sincere sympathy and hope that your faith will help you through this trying time. Love, Gloria Fessler Wilson
February 15, 2011
Dearest Hannah, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. It has been many years since I've seen you and Edgar but I will never forget what wonderful people you both are. Edgar will be missed tremendously. He was a wonderful person. There are no words of comfort right now but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Our Lord in Heaven is there to help you through this very difficult time.
Arlys (Strehlo) Evans
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