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Diana Stratioti
June 7, 2007
LouAnn and family, Deborah and I send our deepest regards and know that we are thinking of you, not just today but always. All our love Dee Dee and Deborah
John Martin Sobczak
June 5, 2007
Aunt Bev, Terry, LouAnn, & Patty...
I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Rich's passing... I wish I could do more to support your family, as you all did with the passing of my Mom many years ago, and my father more recently. I'm sure many of my cousins fondly remember the many family events we spent with Uncle Rich and the other aunts and uncles. Fishing, Hunting, Graduations, Weddings, etc. My thoughts are with you.
Shannon Bunkers
June 5, 2007
Dear Lou and Family, I was saddened by the news of your Dad passing. I understand what a devistating experience you are all going through. This is truely a time to bring forth all the loving memories you've experienced as a family and some laughter to help ease this pain and sorrow. This first year will be the most difficult and remembering with time all wounds heal. I love you Lou and am thinking of you.
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Cissy Johnson
June 3, 2007
Dear Lou and family,
Lou, I know how much you love your family and especially your Dad. I've only met your folks once,but feel as if they could be my own,with all your stories. I am so sorry that you couldn't be there, but also know that maybe your Dad preferred to die some where other than the hospital or at home. It's funny the way people do that. I think he didn't want your Mom to have to deal with his passing at home and that's why the trip out. Know that you have my love and sympathies to all of your family
Love,
Paul, Julie, Kelly and Taylor Peterson
June 3, 2007
We sure are gonna miss having Rich over for Thanksgiving. He was such an important part of our celebration and our lives. Bev, Auntie Lou, and all the Sobczaks, we just want to let you know how much we love you, and how much we loved Rich. - Do you remember Hawaii - snorkeling?? Too many other memories to mention. May God's peace be with all of you during this difficult time.
Joyce Hidahl
June 2, 2007
Patty and Eric,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. Pearl and Ruby were able to know their grandfather for too short of a time. It was fortunate, however that he was able to experience their beautiful smiles before he died.
My sincerest sympathies at this time.
JoAnn Moe
June 2, 2007
Dear Auntie Bev and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Rich's passing. You are all in our prayers.
Charlie and JoAnn Moe
Norma Anderson
June 1, 2007
Dear Bev and Family,
So sorry to hear of Richy's death. He was such a nice person and I always liked him. Sorry I can't be at the funeral because I'll be out of town. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Norma and Family.
connie olson wise
June 1, 2007
dear bev,
mary ann called me a bit ago to let me know of rich's passing. i'm sure that you are in shock. i'll call in a week or so to see how you are. i'll miss seeing rich when i'm in duluth.
love, connie
Jane (Sobczak) Grover
June 1, 2007
To Aunt Bev, Terry, LouAnn & Patty,I am sure sad to hear about Uncle Rich. I remember him as such a happy person and laughing. I saw him a few years ago and remember him as I did always. You will all be in my prays as we celebrate his life. From you niece and cousin, Jane
Jerry Goss
June 1, 2007
Good Bye "Rich". You were a "Good Egg"' I only knew you through Denfeld, but enjoyed you company. We had some good times in school.
See you later,
Jerry Goss, "48"
June 1, 2007
Dear Sobczak Family,
What a wonderful, loving man Rich was! How lucky we were to have met Rich & Bev over 31 years ago in Hawaii. We always said it such a great "marriage encounter" time for us (plus many good laughs & memories)when we all got together. We will never forget the great times we had together and the ways that you inspired us. My Rich and your Rich had such fun together - I guess it was the polish blood! I will always remember Rich with his wonderful smile and his love of life and his family (and how proud he was of his daughters). We will miss him greatly but feel so fortunate to have known him.
Aloha Rich
Rest in Peace
Rich, Denice & Megan Petrowski
Loretta Peterson
June 1, 2007
I remember Dick as one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was always smiling. I worked at the air base with him in Civil Engineering. Actually I did his typing, filing, etc. he was one of my supervisors. He always made me feel like I could do anything and he encouraged me to apply for higher jobs and gave me the encouragement to succeed. (He used to give me his dying plants and hope I could revive them, one actually lived for several years and it always made me think of him and the other great people I worked with there) He always had a kind word for everyone. Every time I think of when I worked there and how much I missed the people I worked with, he always was at the top of the list.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wendy Fossen
June 1, 2007
Dear Patty,
I'm so sad to hear of your fathers passing. I remember so many good times at the lake and what a great and fun man he was. He sure took care of us when we'd get the pontoon stuck across the lake in the tall reeds. I'm thinking of you and your family.
Wendy Fossen (from way back!!)
Michele Anderson
June 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you Bev, Terry,Lou, and Patty. Terry...I'll always remember the wonderful time I spent at your home.Some of my best memories growing up were times I spent with you. Your Mom and Dad made me feel like part of the family. I especially remember how impressed I was at the obvious love your Dad had for your Mom and she for him. I remember your Dad was always smiling and kidding us. I remember many happy times at the lake...again feeling like such a welcomed part of the family. I rememeber your Dad as a very good man, caring and tender to you and your sisters..and so much in love with your Mom. I remember parties in your basement and always feeling safe when your Dad was home. I'm sorry that he had to be taken from you so quickly. I'm positive though that God took him straight to glory and it gives me joy to think that he is probably chatting with my Dad right now. I have always loved your wonderful family even though the years have found us distanced by miles...and always I will remember with such fondness being with you and staying overnight and watching your parents build a home of love. They are what God had in His heart when He instituted marriage...and your Dad the kind of man that made Him smile.
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