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for Wayne Burger
Kim, Bob and Gabrielle Jameson
June 19, 2017
Kathryn our hearts go out to you and the kids. You are all in our prayers. May God hold you all a little closer in your time of sorrow.
Colleen Reilly
June 18, 2017
Our hearts go out to you and your family, Kathryn. No words can adequately express our sorrow for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Colin, Colleen, Colin J, Patrick and Daniel Reilly
Shelly Roy
June 18, 2017
I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Take comfort in these words at John 16:22,"So you also, now you have grief; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice and no one will take away your joy."
Shelly R.
June 18, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
Arthur Harper
June 16, 2017
Prayers are with his family.
Brenda Anderson
June 16, 2017
I will keep your family in my prayers. I think of all OLL families often. Kathryn, I miss and think of you often. God be with you! My kindest feelings are with you.
Brenda
Tara Millet
June 16, 2017
Wayne left his mark on so many people. He was such a gentle leader and a friend to so many. I am glad I had the opportunity to know him and work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathryn, the children and all Wayne's family.
Cindy Cantavespri
June 16, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I would like to offer my deepest condolences and prayers. He was a true gentle soul. Rest In Peace Wayne.
Cindy
Kenneth Robinson
June 16, 2017
Deepest sympathies to the Burger family. I went through high school and college with Wayne. He was a good friend, always fun to be around, and overall nice person.
Barbara and Butch Arabie
June 16, 2017
Sending my sincerest condolences to the whole family. Such a shock! Will be praying for peace and comfort.
Keith & Barbara Robinson
June 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I met Wayne in high school and we remained friends throughout our lives. He was such a great person and will be truly missed by everyone he knew.
Laurie Burmaster
June 16, 2017
Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Abbey Villania
June 15, 2017
Kathryn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in this very difficult time. Sending prayers and lifting up everything to God.
Abbey Villania and family
Tracy Juengst
June 15, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss Kathy. He was very young for this. Please ask for help if you need it. I hope to see you in the future.
Stacey Carse
June 15, 2017
Kathryn,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Jason, Stacey, Evan and Mason Carse
Marvin & Audrey Awaya
June 15, 2017
Shocked of learning of his passing. I'm a fellow member of the Hawaii contingent of the annual Cubs weekend for the past 30 years. Wayne was a beloved friend and cocktail partner. He will be missed by all of us.
Susan Christoffer
June 15, 2017
Wilbur, so sorry to hear about Wayne. Will keep you and the family in my prayers
Paul Gentry
June 15, 2017
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. A true gentleman in his association with my group. God bless his family in this hard time. Paul Gentry FDOT
Bonnie Gallodoro
June 15, 2017
Kathy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with His Peace at this most tragic time.
June 15, 2017
"Rest peacefully" Wayne. You were always a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Eric Runyon
Bob's Barricades
Raquel Landry
June 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely
The Landry Family
Paul, Raquel and Roman
June 15, 2017
Kathryn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and guidancein in your faith. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Love ya, Caroll-Ann Lay
June 15, 2017
Kathy, so terribly sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I didn't know him but I know you and the huge heart you have and the beautiful family you built together. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Lisa Grieci
Power
June 15, 2017
Katherine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. I was not fortunate enough to know your husband but it sounds like he was someone very special. Let us know if there is anything we can do! Susan, Kevin, Brandon, Madison and Devin
Neely, Matt, Cooper, Avery and Reese Estrade
June 14, 2017
Beautifully written about his life. He will be greatly missed by all those that had the pure pleasure of knowing this wonderful man! Big Hugs to our dear friends: Kathryn, Ashton and Grant.
June 14, 2017
Kathryn, I was shocked to hear of Wayne's sudden death. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ashton and Grant. Your faith will see you through these difficult times. My love to all.
Kay Cosgriff (Madison,CT)
Gary and Barbara Beilman
June 14, 2017
Kathryn,
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts
So sorry for your loss.
Charlene Gros
June 14, 2017
Wayne was a great friend of mine. I am truly privileged to have worked with such a kind, gentle, fun loving and intelligent man. My life is richer to have know Wayne. My sincerest and deepest sympathy dear Kathryn and loved ones. May God comfort and bless you.
Robert and Kim Ross
June 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you feel peace through God's love and comfort to help you through each day. Please know we are here for you now and always.
True Brothers in Arms
June 14, 2017
Cathy Williams
June 14, 2017
Kathryn, my heart breaks for you and the kids. I'm praying that God brings peace and comfort to each of you, and that He will give you the strength needed to get through this very difficult time.
June 14, 2017
I was so sorry to hear this, and my prayers and condolences go out to the family. I really enjoyed working with and knowing Wayne.
Wes Dean,
Madison, Mississippi
R.I.P. MY BROTHER
Tim Plunkett
June 14, 2017
Dear Kathryn,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family. Wayne was my older brother that I never had. He mentored me and taught me some really valuable life lessons. I know I will miss him every day as he was truly loved. He was the one person who would always make me smile and keep me in check when needed. He was my inspiration.
June 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Paul & Amy Barber
June 14, 2017
Dear Kathryn,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
Judy Reis
Richard Morgan
June 14, 2017
Wayne was a good friend and I miss him already. Please accept our sincere condolences to the family.
Richard and Margaret Morgan
Will Burney
June 14, 2017
This news hit us so hard, but seeing Wayne's picture really reminded me what a privilege it was to have known him. He was a true gentleman and great friend, who will be missed a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathryn and all of the family.
John Hantel
June 14, 2017
Please accept our sympathy for Wayne's passing. We met and knew him through my brother Mike for many years. He was always a gentle man and a gentleman.
Barbara and John Hantel
Rhonda Deeks
June 14, 2017
Wayne was such a nice man. I will sure miss all his Family stories and Dog stories as well. My thoughts in Prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Steve Walker
June 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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