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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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timothy zabel
October 13, 2007
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Linda Mead (Muckenhirn)
October 26, 2006
Todd & the entire Traen family,
We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. I just lost my mom on the 10th. May God Bless you during this difficult time and bring you peace and strength. Cherish the memories, they last forever. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Bill Manuel
October 24, 2006
I grew up in Maple Lake and played many high school baseball games in Delano with Mr. Traen at the helm. I married a Michelle Dewitte, a Delano native and we moved there 5 years ago. I never new the man personally, but have always respected what he had done with the Delano baseball program. I am very sorry for your loss.
Bill Manuel
Terry & Linda Dreblow
October 24, 2006
Dear Terri and Traen Family:
Terri, my wife and I have known you through the Morning Show for many, many years and feel as though you are an extention of our own family. Both of us have lost our beloved fathers and we wanted to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family at your loss. May the sweet memories of a lifetime with your Dad help you through these lonely times and may you feel God's love as he wraps his protective arms around you.
God Bless.
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Jeanine Graunke (1982)
October 23, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of a very special person who I have fond memories of from school. He was full of it! He made going to school worthwhile - even learning biology-I have the best memories! You are in my thoughts.
Lisa (Morrissette) Helmbrecht.....class of 88
October 23, 2006
To The Traen Family...You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Take comfort that he is in your hearts and you will be together again.May God Bless You All
Don, Karen & Nathan Chlan
October 23, 2006
To the Traen Family,
We give you our deepest sympathy for the loss of Richard. Please take one day at a time to get thru this difficult time.
timothy zabel
October 22, 2006
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Lon, Kathy & Sam Whitehead
October 22, 2006
Terri, Abby & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days, and always.
Brenda Dubay
October 22, 2006
To the Traen Family,
I am very sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Traen was a wonderful teacher and person. Remember that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You all and give you His Gentle Peace!
Brenda (Freeman) Dubay Class of 1980
Tracy B (A morning listener since the mid 80's)
October 20, 2006
Terri and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Having lost both parents (one very suddenly in their sleep) I can relate somewhat to the shock and grief that one goes through. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your father. I truly believe that he is in a better place smiling down upon all of you.
Kim
October 20, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dana Huss
October 20, 2006
Dear Carol, Terri, Tom, Todd & Tracy,
What can be said that has not already been said? Dick was an awesome Dad, teacher, coach and man. He, his nicknames and saying will live on forever in all of us who have been blessed to know him.
Sincerly,
Dana "Danish" Huss
Suzy
October 20, 2006
Terri & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you at this very difficult time. I lost my dad very suddenly and unexpectedly only 8 weeks ago. What you are going through at this time is still very raw and familiar to me. My prayers are with you. May your loving memories of R.T. bring you comfort and peace. (A morning show listener)
Shelden Moe
October 20, 2006
Not too long ago I was doing a remodel job for an older woman. Talking to her I found that We both went to Delano. She then went on to tell me how She went to colledge with Dick Traen in StCloud. It was up to Dick to find them rides back to Delano for weekends, often times in the back of a bakery truck sitting on pallets. Still rember one thing from Jack Traen's School of Driving - 'yellow means give'r hell'. I still practice that on a regular basis. class of 87'
June Farniok (Kiffmeyer) class of '89
October 20, 2006
After viewing this guest book, it's obvious how many lives were touched by Mr. Traen. What a wonderful guy he was to many. My memories of course were not to say "SHUT UP" in his class. I can't remember how many times I ever had to write "upshut" but I know if I didn't have them done, he would assign more and your name would be on the chalk board. I don't say "shut up" very often at all to this day. To the Traen family, may God comfort you and help lighten your hearts during this most difficult time. God bless!
Danny,Kathy $ family Rosckes
October 20, 2006
Terri & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Remember all of the wonderful times, and take comfort in all of your fans and friends who care.
Nancy Feller
October 20, 2006
Terri and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's sudden passing. My condolences go out to you and your entire family. I understand and share your grief since my Dad passed away four years ago. Keep the wonderful memories of your Dad close to your heart always.
Regards,
Nancy (KQ listener & advertising friend)
Dan Lynch
October 20, 2006
Terri & Family. These messages seem to be a wonderful testament to a Great Person! I'll be praying for you today; as you honor Your Dad one last time.
Dan Lynch (Another Loyal Listener)
Kathie DiPasquale
October 20, 2006
Dear Terri,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am a friend of Dunnski's and saw you at fireworks city this summer. All of our group would like to express our condolences to you. You were very blessed to have such a wonderful father. Keep him in your heart...
P.S. We are a tough crowd!
Greg Moline
October 20, 2006
Dear Terri:
I will always remember the love in your voice as you told stories about your dad over all these years. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you and those you love.
Paul Kriegler
October 20, 2006
Tom- sorry for the loss of your father. The prayers of the Kriegler family are with you.
Butch & Marian (Pouliot) Neumann
October 19, 2006
Carol & Family'
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Dick. It is very evident by all the guest book entries that he touched many lives.I got to meet and talk with Terri when KQ sponsored her at the Corcoran Lions Tractor Pull a couple years ago. Carol, you have a wonderful family and keep the good memories in your conversations. Do it often, it really helps. May God Bless and keep you during this diffiicult time.
Kris (KQ listener) Rehnberg
October 19, 2006
Sorry to hear of the family's loss. From what I hear on the KQ Morning show, Richard was quite a good man and loved very much by his family. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Amy (Durst) Willett
October 19, 2006
Dear Traen Family, The entire town of Delano is grieving with you this week.
R.T. was one my favorites...even though I was one of the many who had to write "up-shuts" a lot. He taught me the game of baseball as I did stats for the team. I'm sure I screwed them up but he never got mad at me! The biggest compliment ever was when he told me I didn't throw like a girl! I'm very impressed that he made it through his life with his "first wife" whom he obviously adored!
Thanks for the memories Mr. Traen!
Lots of Love! Aims (class of '91)
Tammy (loyal KQ listener)
October 19, 2006
Terri and Family:
May you find strength in each other at this very difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Bill Fillmore
October 19, 2006
Terri and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time. We always enjoy Terri's on site promotion visits. Your Dad is proud of you!
Bill Fillmore and staff at Richfield
A student and a Player
October 19, 2006
fetal pigs in fermeldihide permeating through the school hallways; shutting your classroom door and then letting a bat loose;
getting the claw during a game of spook in the gym; "only cheating myself during dykes"; choosing between dolly's and baseball;great nick names: good time Charlies, Red and Blue Crouse;5-O; TOOT inside out, nickel dime show boat what is a Seno anyway?; stupid baseball signals; double carton of eggs, hit away out there let's go go go, get the big out( i actually use that one today); picture of my mother in my back pocket.; ugly pumkin uniforms, scheduling games early on purpose so we would play in snow. You are one of a kind!! Thanks for the memories.
Diane Dunn
October 19, 2006
Carol, Terri, Tom, Todd, Tracey and the rest of the Traen family -
Dick, what a man who can touch so many's lives and give those people stories they will tell for the rest of their lives. I too was a student of his back in the early 60's. You never knew what you were walking into when you entered his classroom. Anything from a live garter snake in the classroom or eating a roasted caterpillar. Never a dull moment. I have him to thank for teaching "a girl" the correct way to slide into a base! All of us will miss and remember him.
Something tells me his mother Ellen had a baseball coaching job already lined up for him on one of those heavenly teams!
My deepest sympathy to the family -
Diane "Dunnski" Dunn
Mary
October 19, 2006
Terri,
You have made me laugh and smile so many times as I listen to you every morning. Even in your sadness, don't forget to smile as you remember all the special memories of your Dad. I am reminded of how precious life is and I am going to start learning to appreciate it as you and your Dad and your entire family obviously do.
Take care and take comfort in the knowledge that God and all his angels - both in heaven and on earth - are lifting you up and will not let you fall.
Tom
October 19, 2006
Terri,
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your Dad sounded like a great man.
Brent Muckenhirn
October 19, 2006
To the Traen Family,
RT affected so many people positively. Many things he said or did included a lesson that may not be obvious right away, but that you would get to if you gave it a little thought and peeled off the surface just a bit.
Even though most of my time with RT and most of my memories revolve around baseball (so many good memories), one of the things I'll remember most is this: He was a teacher that cared not only about teaching the courses and teaching the game of baseball, but he also cared deeply about helping kids become better people. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Traen family.
MaryJo Schaust
October 19, 2006
Dear Traen family - Our sympathy to all of you. RT was one of my favorite people in HS. He was always smiling and teasing. He was my driver's training instructor and it was lucky for me that he was. I have never been very good at Rights and Lefts for some reason. I couldn't admit it in HS - that would be like saying I couldn't tie my shoes in my mind. It dawned on me that if Mr Traen was sitting in the passenger seat he was "on my right". His nickname and initals of R.T. would be all I would need to get thru the training and it would also work for my driver's test. If the instructor or Mr Traen said turn Right, I pictured RT sitting next to me (with his foot on the extra brake all the time) and I would be able to save myself lots of embarrassment. Turns out I never out grew confusing my left and rights, but luckily I have been able to picture RT sitting next to me in that driver's training car all my life. I never told him what a help he has been to me all these years - and will continue to be, so I wanted you to know instead. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Mark Hanson
October 19, 2006
To the Traen family!
We lost a good man the other day! Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all in your time of grief. The memories of R.T. will last forever, as will some of his famous lines: "How bout some Hens and Chickens Boys!" Or, "Don't be cheating me on those dikes, boys" He will be sadley missed!
Sparky
October 19, 2006
Dear Terri & Family,
You have my sincerest sympathy at this difficult time.
another faithful KQ listener
Jamie Carver
October 19, 2006
Carol, Terri, Tom, Todd, Tracy, and the entire Traen family,
R.T. had a great impact on everyone's life in Delano and the surrounding community.
When I think of R.T. I think of baseball obviously. More specifically, I think of the trick plays (screener and other elaborate pick-off plays), squeeze bunts, and the pound of M&M's I would always have to buy to get my glove back when I left it at the park.
R.T was also an educator. To this day after nearly 20 years I still find myself on the ball field calling for a ball saying, "I have it" instead of, "I got it" because R.T. drilled into my head that "I got it" was improper english.
In his classroom, you never wanted to ever get caught saying, "shut up" - you'd be writing "up shuts" for eternity.
I share all of these memories with my kids as I'm sure all of his former students do. He will never be forgotten.
God Bless you all!
Nancy
October 19, 2006
Dear Traen Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Please take some comfort in knowing your loved one is with Jesus now. I lost my Dad four months ago. It helps me find some comfort knowing my Dad is with him. Terri your Dad sounded like one heck of a great guy. Look to all your great memories together and I hope you find some kind of peace in the hours, days, weeks, and months to come.
A morning fan
Lisa (KQ Listener)
October 19, 2006
Terri and family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss, may you find your strength in each other at this difficult time.
Tim Anderson (class of '86)
October 19, 2006
Dear Traen Family,
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of "Jack". He touched so many lives and left an impression on each and every one. I can still hear him yelling "Andy" regardless of if I was in class, down the hallway or on the ball field. If he wanted your attention, he got it. Drivers ed., baseball, biology, and serving as his teachers aid are all very fond memories. I will remember him as a coach, mentor, teacher, but mostly as a friend. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Loyal Listeners
October 19, 2006
Terri and the entire Traen Family: We start each day with Terri. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this difficult time and may you all find strength and hope for each new day. God Bless all of you!
Jackie Seurer
October 19, 2006
To The Traen Family:
My father was also a Teacher, Coach, and Driving Instructor. I loved Terri's stories in the morning and could really relate! May God bless you at this sad time.
Denise Bolen (Gripentrog - class of 90)
October 18, 2006
To the Traen Family,
Like so many others, I too, was one of Mr. Traen's biology and driver's training students. He was definitely one-of-a-kind. I will always remember him for his great nicknames for people, including myself (the gripper) as well as his great phrases. I have even caught myself repeating his logic of "practice makes permanent" to my own kids! Oh, and when he would crack a joke that we didn't get, he would say "that one will have you laughing on Sunday morning" - meaning we would finally understand the punchline while we were sitting in church. Sometimes he was right!
It is also very endearing to me that his first wife (as he referred to her)was his only wife and I would like to pay tribute to their commitment to each other and to their family.
What a guy. What a great, great guy. He will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlie Sparks - A KQ listener
October 18, 2006
Terri and family,
As I read the anecdotes of your dad from those that knew him I find myself tearing up and laughing at the same time. He was certainly a wonderful man that touched many lives. May you all find strength and joy in your memories of him.
Dan Robertson
October 18, 2006
My condolences to the Traen family. Godspeed in your journey, Mr. Traen.
We've heard so much about the Traen Family via Terri in the morning. You sound like a decent group of people.
KQ fan
October 18, 2006
Terri & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. May your memories of your Dad sustain you in the coming days and provide a blanket of comfort as you grieve.
Joe & Julie
October 18, 2006
Terri and family,
My father passed a few years ago, also unexpectedly, I know the pain, sadness, and loss you are experiencing.
We met you briefly a few years ago at the Hopkins Raspberry festival, but have been listening to you for years.
Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
John Kluge
October 18, 2006
Dear Terri,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I was priviledged to meet him at one of the 4th of July celebrations with Dickie Hines.
I've been to the last 5 Vegas trips with you and feel like I know you and Abby.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Louie Anderson
October 18, 2006
Dear Terri and family,
Very sorry for your sudden and untimley loss. Terri, I know how much your Father meant to you and how sad you must be right now. I want you to know there are so many people, especially me, who love and adore you. My thoughts, my prayers and my sympathy go out to you and your family.
Love,
Louie Anderson
Matt & Rhonda Hanson
October 18, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Weiman
October 18, 2006
Mrs. Traen, Todd, Tom, Tracy, Terri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Like so many others who had the pleasure of having R.T. as part of our lives he will be very missed. From the great times on the ball field, behind the wheel, and as "student aide" he was a mentor and a great person. To this day "Tommy Lefthander" brings great memories.
October 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Todd (KQ Listener)
Brian Nordling
October 18, 2006
To the Traen Family,
I was so saddened to hear about "Jack's" death on the radio yesterday. He was such a nice man. I often tell people about my driver's training experience for a couple of reasons. My first accident happened to be on my first day of behind-the-wheel. Some guy bumped into us at an intersection and R.T. just rolled down the window and told the guy not to worry about it. I also remember him asking me one Saturday morning "what number is KQ on this radio?" It was Terri's first morning on the air at KQ, he said, and he was so proud of her as we drove along listening. I was just happy not to have to hear the CCO ag forecasts all day, because I had been told that's how it would be from my brothers.
He represented our town, our school, and our teams very well over the years and I'm proud to say that I knew him.
We'll miss you Mr. Traen.
October 18, 2006
Terri and Family,
As I was driving to work on Monday morning I learned the sad news of the passing of your dad. I immediatley felt your pain, remembering the day I lost my dad nearly 8 years ago. Sometimes it still seems like yesterday.
Take care and get through this with the love and support of your family and friends.
Laura (a KQ morning show listener)
Victoria, MN
Doug Engelman
October 18, 2006
Todd, Tom, Teri, Traci and Mrs. Traen,
When I heard of the death of your Dad, I started to remember the times my brother Dean and I would hang around your house during the summer vacation and during MEA breaks while we were visiting our Grandparents. Also the times he would open the gym and while the old guys were on the court playing Basketball, we would be up on the stage playing floor hockey. But the most vivid memory is when we brought a slow pitch softball team to play in the 4th of July Tournamet, and of course your Dad was hanging around the field running things. In that way, he will be in the hearts of many athletes and sports fans, as someone who loved the games that he played, coached, and watched. My family and I have you and your families in our prayers, and may God bless you in this time of need.
Julie (morning show listener)
October 18, 2006
Terri and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I lost my father a little over a year ago and know how it hurts. May God watch over all of you
October 18, 2006
Terri -
Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Morning Show Fan
Julie K. - A Morning Show Listener
October 18, 2006
Terri & Family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. I did not know him but I hear he was a wonderful man. I will keep you in my prayers.
Andrea Fingalson (worked at KQ with Terri)
October 18, 2006
Terri & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Keep your head up!
Dale Harris
October 18, 2006
If you shared a field with R.T., you knew that nobody embodied the spirit, the courage and the dedication of amateur baseball better than Dick Traen. R.T brought to the game, an incredible wit, a quick smile, an easy-going demeanor, and an uncanny ability to see what is best for the game of baseball. As always, the game will go on. Next spring we will begin a new season without him, yet dedicated to R.T.’s memory. This year, however, the game of baseball will pause, and shed a tear, in remembrance of its favorite son, R.T. For all your good work, for your humor, your dedication and your selflessness, may God bless and keep you, R.T.
Todd, Tom, Carol, Terri and family, please know that our thoughts and our prayers will be with you throughout this most difficult of times.
Carol Mindrum
October 18, 2006
Carol and family,
My deepest condolances to all of you. May you find peace in the memories of your life together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle (Kiscaden) Krenik
October 18, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of the passing RT. I have years of great memories being so closely involved in your family as a child; he was always such a fun person to be with. I hope that you can take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched; my prayers are with all of you.
Pam Anderson
October 17, 2006
Terri & family,
I, as others woke up Monday morning to the news of your father's passing. My heart sunk as reality set in how precious life is and our time on earth is limited. May you find solace in knowing you have many KQ listeners who care about your family and extend sympathy & prayers. Take care & God bless.
Stacie Kavanagh
October 17, 2006
There is nothing I can say to make this time easier for any of you. Just know you are all in my thoughts during this time. R.T. was a one of a kind.I always enjoyed our Saturday morning garage sale stops while doing drivers ed/the many stops were suppose to help me with my parking. Actually, I think it was to drive Carol nuts with all of the junk he would buy. Though to this day, I can stop on a dime at any garage sale sign I see. He will be missed by many.
Joanne Fisher
October 17, 2006
To the Traen Family:
Your Dad was a great! I learned to never say "Shut up" in class and I learned how to drive! From the Fisher family our thoughts and prayers are with you including from me all the way in AZ!!
Julie Yantes
October 17, 2006
Dear Ter and family- I just wanted to let you know that i am thinking about you, and feeling your sadness.The loss on earth gives you an angel in heaven. Love and Peace, Julie
Dan Bazoff
October 17, 2006
Dear Carol and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of Dick.
As my godfather he taught me so much when I was little as I was growing up. I will always remember the times he took me pheasant hunting but only let me carry my BB gun. As well as the times we went "hoofing" around lake Rebecca.
I wish he could have seen me all grown up now and how well I am doing because he was part of my life, but it is my fault that he never have that chance.
Sharon Hayes
October 17, 2006
My prayers are with all of you. God Bless you at this difficult time. Celebrate what a good man he was.
Carolyn ( co-worker )
October 17, 2006
Terri and family: My deepest sympathies in this sad time for you. My prayers are with you.
Diane Murphy
October 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. I remember when your dad came to teach at Delano High School. He will be sadly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
katie gelhaye
October 17, 2006
TO TERRI AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
A MORNING SHOW LISTENER.
Tracy Traen Sangren
October 17, 2006
Dad-I miss you so much.The 4 of us were so blessed to have a dad like you. I wish I could bring you back and give you that one last hug and tell you how much I love you. You don't have to suffer anymore and you can now rest in peace. Remember dad, "If I don't see you in the future,I'll see you in the pasture!"Hi Ho paint, let's get where we ain't!"
Your baby--Bug
Marianne KQ Fan
October 17, 2006
Terri Traen Family
As a regular KQ listener. I was very sad to here about your dad. From all the stories over the years you all had one great dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
A Morning Listener
October 17, 2006
Terri:
I knew you loved your dad just by listening to you on the radio. If I could get that message through listening to you and never meeting you, just imagine how lucky your father was to "know" how much you loved him. I wish you peace.
Lisa Erickson
October 17, 2006
Dear Traen Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. My dad died 12 years ago but sometimes it still seems like yesterday. Having walked the path, I know the difficult journey ahead. But like many have said on this guest book, keep his love and his memory alive by contining to go on as he would want you to. God Bless you--signed a KQ listener who always laughs at Terri's jokes.
lori
October 17, 2006
terri and family your sudden loss saddens all of your kq fans. you are strong and will survive this. loyal listeners
Shannon Rosenthal
October 17, 2006
Terri,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. I am sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. My thougths and prayers are with you and your family.
A long time KQ morning show listener:
Carl (Carlos) Braun
October 17, 2006
Terri and Family,
So Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Adickes Klinkner
October 17, 2006
Carol and Family
I am also among the many who have very fond memories of Dick, from the wild game feeds in junior high, to the hawk in biology, and the excitement of drivers trainer. Dick has always and will always have a special place in my memories and my heart. Cherish your memories and Dick will always be near. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
The Nathe's
October 17, 2006
Sorry to here about the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri
October 17, 2006
Terri & family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time. I only knew of your father from listening on the morning show, but judging by the entries in this guest book, he was highly well thought of. Terri, you must get some of your great personality from him. He will continue to live on in spirit through his children and grandchildren.
God bless
Meghan McMonigal
October 17, 2006
Dear Terri,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family
An Avid KQ listener
Micki & Dave KQ92 Listeners
October 17, 2006
To Terri and your family...We did not know your Father but we know that..if he had such a Great Daughter he must have been a Wonderful Man Our thoughts are with you & your Family.....We love ya girl!!
Kris and Chris Klawiter
October 17, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kim Holden
October 17, 2006
Dear Abby and family,
So sorry to hear about your Grandfather. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Kim and Mike Holden
Abby Pawelk
October 17, 2006
Gramps,
I miss you more every second. You were an unbelivable grandpa and an even better mentor. More than anything I will miss your sense of humor. I guess it was your time to say, "HI HO PAINT, LET'S GET WHERE WE AIN'T!!!!"
I love you so much and will think of you always,
Abby
October 17, 2006
Terri,
I was wakened Monday morning by the sad news of the passing of your dad and I immediatley felt your pain, remembering the day I lost my dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Take much care and we will hear you when you are ready to return to the Morning Show.
A Long Time Listener, (Brooklyn Center)
J
October 17, 2006
Terri - I listen to the morning show each morning on my long commute to work. It starts the day out right and has comforted me many times in bad weather. I hope you can find some comfort in this sad time, knowing that your listeners care for you very much.
Mike Iverson
October 17, 2006
Terri, and family..
I'am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Karla Herzog
October 17, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you all
during this difficult time.Cherish the memories,Terri.
October 17, 2006
Terri & Family
When things like this happen, we wonder and question the reasoning and why's and there are really no answers to be given and that is a hard thing to take when you lose someone so dear to you. All we really have is our faith, what we believe happens when you leave this earth, why this happens is and probably always will be unknown to us here on earth but if you believe in God then you believe that your Dad is safe and comforted by him and now watching you from heaven above with a proud smile on his face that he has family and friends that loved him.
That is all we really want is to have a family and friends to love and care for us. It sounds like your Dad had all that and more.
You will smile again one day, I know, I lost my Dad too and it was the hardest thing I ever had to deal with, but you will start to have more laughter than tears as time goes by, but do not rush it, let it take it's coarse. I truely believe that humor and laughter is the best medicine it's what got me through my terrible time. So please try to laugh even though you are hurting and sad, it will help you through this.
Take care of yourself and your family,
Hug your kids so tight and be sure to say "I LOVE YOU" every chance you get.
A KQ morning listener
Donna
October 17, 2006
Terri and Family, I'm so sorry about your loss. Your father, husband and grandpa will live in your hearts forever and one day you'll be together again.(A Morning Show friend)
Kim Heins (Bergerson)
October 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Traen Family. I have had so much fun telling people about when he had us pick up road kill and his dry cleaning during our behind the wheel!!! I will miss him!!!
Jennifer (Graunke) Griffith
October 17, 2006
To the Traen Family,
Like so many others, I had the wonderful opportunity of having Mr. Traen for my biology teacher and driver's ed instructor. He was a great teacher, and I loved his sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss and hope you are comforted by the fact that he touched so many people's lives and will be fondly remembered by so many. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Arnie Popp
October 17, 2006
Terri and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
"May your sorrows fade quickly, and your memories last forever"
(Morning show listener)
Lori Trettel (Daughter of past US Food Service Employee Paul Nelson)
October 17, 2006
Dear Terry and Family,
Iam so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Helen Terway (KQ Fan)
October 17, 2006
Terri and all the Traen Family,
From the many condolences, it is clear that your father was a special person. May your love and fond memories keep him in your hearts forever. Deepest sympathies.
Sandra
October 17, 2006
So many thoughts and prayers are being offered for the Traen family. I hope you find comfort in that fact.
Courtney
October 17, 2006
Terri-Although I only know you through the KQ morning show, I wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sarah Holden
October 17, 2006
We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tim and Sarah
A Morning Show Listener
October 17, 2006
Dear Terri & family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing this morning; please extend my deepest sympathy to the rest of the Traen family. You will all remain in my prayers.
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