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Lee` Bowman
February 4, 2011
Steve - I'm very sorry to hear about Gilbert. I always liked him.
Lee Bowman
Marlyn Hellberg
January 28, 2011
Noone will ever know how much I miss my family, My Dad, my Mom, my Sister & now my Brother-in-law. I feel like an orphan without them. Please save a place for me. Marlyn
Cher Rausch
January 28, 2011
There were so many fun times, and lots of laughter. You made the house comfy for all, anytime, any day, any reason. The funniest for me was when I called your house looking for Janet, you told me she was at my shower, and where was I? Told me never to tell, but I think it's OK now. Will miss you deeply.
Dolores Hajec
January 28, 2011
Gina,
So sorry to hear of his passing. I remembered that you spoke of him.
Vito Congne Jr
January 27, 2011
To Dave, Mike, Steve, Jan, Tommy, Jeff, their Wives and children,
Uncle Wayne and Aunt Barb were the cement that bound this family together. The weeknights in Chicago, sitting on the front porch or playing run the bases on the front walk. Then the summers spending the weekends in the pool in Algonquin. None of us will ever forget the Family card games, no kid could ask for a better childhood.
Uncle Wayne and Aunt Barb would never turn away a family member in need. If someone was in trouble or needed a place to stay, the first people or place that came to mind, Wayne & Barb's. When Mom,the kids and I were flooded in McHenry, where did we stay until the water subsided, where do you think, "Wayne & Barbs". These two wonderful people were the type of people you aspire to become.
As we kids get older, we realize, this wonderful era is coming to a close. I suppose, this is just nature following due course. Never the less, once this generation has left us, the future will be hard pressed to find a period of time where the branches of family are so closely bound.
We try to pass on to our children the lesons our parents taught us and the importance of a tight family. Even as we spread our wings and move on with our lives, in many cases move to other state locations. We must try even harder to keep family bonds, no matter how difficult that may be.
The truest way to honor the memories of these two wonderful people, is to maintain the bonds they so easily and effortlessly created. Family was not a burden to Wayne and Barb it was merely life, "and boy did they live it!"
My prayers go out to the children and family members and all of us, who have lost so much by the passing of Wayne and Barb. I am honored to have known them both and am a better man for it.
Vito J Congine Jr.
Betty Congine
January 27, 2011
Where do I start? There is not one child that Wayne could not comfort, make their tears go away & and leave them with a smile. He turned no one away, his arms were always open. He was my hero! He & Barb are together again as it was always ment to be......
david cullnan
January 27, 2011
hello old friend ,I have sure missed you wayne and barb and the whole family its sad to think about not being able to see everyone but on only unfortunate times like this. I learned allot from wayne and barb and your family because of what is in your hearts.If this world we live in now all people shared those values it would be a much happier place to be.give barb a big hug we will get together again one day .I am always thinking of everybody I love you all!
love Dave&Cindee
John Burrow
January 26, 2011
I was friends with Jeff and Tom in Algonquin, before the big move east.Me and the rest of the neighborhood spent many days at the Rausch house.Everybody in that house ALLWAYS made me feel right at home, allmost like family.I have a lot of great memories of that time and place.Wayne was a great man and will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JOHN BURROW
January 26, 2011
I was friends with Jeff and Tom in Algonquin, before the big move east. Everyone in that house ALLWAYS made me feel right at home. Those were my favorate days and I will allways have my memories of that time and place. I thank the whole Rausch family the great memories. Wayne will be missed, He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michael-John Rausch
January 26, 2011
I remember the (Sasquatch) stories you told my brother and I which scared us half to death. The famous quarter trick :) and the life you put into all you encountered. You taught me how to shoot, have family values, smile while you can't find a reason, loyalty. You taught me to cut my 1st piece of metal. The last thing you said to me was to stick with it (Sheet Metal) cause I'm learning from the best right now (dad). I wouldn't be who I am today without you... I love you Grandpa..
To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea-
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity-
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
You will be greatly missed!
Timothy
January 26, 2011
grandpa, i have to say, your are definitely the coolest old man i ever spent time with, your famous ghost stories, your great card tricks, and funny jokes i still say to this day, you paved a great foundation for many generations to get comfortable in,from work to home values, you will always be remembered/ thank you grandpa!
Becky & Jack Lampe
January 26, 2011
Wayne and Barb were our neighbors in Algonquin, IL. Both of them joined the Emergency Ambulance Service and became volunteer Paramedics. They were two of the BEST! Barb & Wayne spent MANY hours serving the communities of Algonquin and Lake in the Hills. Through the years we've lost touch with them so we are greatly saddened to learn they have both passed away. The memories we have of them make it feel like it was only yesterday that we were running ambulance calls together.
We offer our sincerest sympathy to all the 'kids' and to their families.
Becky & Jack Lampe
Patricia Vigue
January 26, 2011
Wayne, card games, conversation, tall tales and lots of laughter are just some of the things all of us that knew you will miss. Alice has the deck shuffled and ready to go. Love and hugs from your son's (Mike) Mother-in-law to my daughter's (Cher) Father-in-law...and save me a seat at the table. Pat Vigue
January 26, 2011
My father took on the task of teaching the neighborhood how to drive in Lane Tech Parking lot. On forth of july he and Frank would have fireworks war with the bar accross the street. As a family we did alot of activities, Baseball, Boating,Picnics, etc. Our house no matter where we lived was always open to family and friends. They never turned anyone away who was in trouble. You will be missed by hundreds. Janet
January 26, 2011
While living in chicago, my father took on the task of driving instructor of the entire neighborhood. Every forth of july, he and frank koehler had a fireworks war with the bar of across the street. As a family there were plenty times of baseball, boating, and just good times. No matter where we lived our house was always the place to hang out for family and friends. You will be missed by hundreds of family and friends. Janet
Tony Congine
January 26, 2011
The card table is almost full, Grandpa, Dad, Aunts Barb, Jo and Alice now Uncle Wayne. Some of my fondest memories were sitting on your lap and spiting on your cards for luck. See you soon old pal.
January 26, 2011
Love you always Grandpa!!
January 26, 2011
Wayne you will be miss - I remember the days on Cuyler when I first fell in love with Dave and I would set on the front porch in the freezing weather just waiting to see him. You would always say to me to come inside before I freeze and let me in the house< Thank you! May you rest in peace!!!!
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