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for Curtis Palmateer
Lureen Beasley
July 10, 2005
All of us at Volk, Inc. are very saddened by the loss of Curtis. Power Brake is a tenant in our building here in Gary and Curtis was a real gentleman and pleasure to know. We will miss him and we give to you our deepest sympathy. God Bess You.
Rosie Sanders & family
July 10, 2005
Jeanine & family,I was so sorry to here of your loss. As you know I've been there myself, so I know what you all must be going through.Curt was a great person with a great personality,he could always make you laugh.He was also always there to lend a helping hand.He will be sadly missed.Sincerely,Rosie,Carrie,&Eric
Sanders&Grace too
JENNY GECK
July 5, 2005
DEAR MANDY AND KATIE,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD, I KNOW HOW SPECIAL HE WAS TO YOU BOTH. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM WHEN WE WERE NEIGHBORS IN SOUTH HAVEN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE,
JENNY (MIKE'S MOM) GECK
Bruce Taylor
July 2, 2005
Curtis Palmateer Family,
I am also one of Curtis's former employees I drove for Phelps and American. Curtis was great to work for and will truly be missed. When I bought my home in Lake Station I was blessed again to Live next door to Curtis's Mother-in-law and got to know Jeanine. May God bless you all during this trying time.
Gary,
Would love to hear from you again only under better circumstances.
Smitty and Reta Smith
June 29, 2005
We have only known Curtis for about 2 years, but he seemed to be a super nice person and he will be missed by all. Our hearts go out to the family and friends.
Debbie Creech
June 29, 2005
Jeanine & Family
We were members of the FOE in Portage with you, He always had a smile that was so bright. You will all be in our prayers.
God Bless
Debbie, Johnny and Family
Darlene Scheiwe (Creech)
June 29, 2005
Jeanine, I met you and Curt at the Eagles. I am John Creech's sister. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I will keep you in my prayers. Curt was a wonderful person to know. May God Bless you and keep you strong. And may you always remember Curt will always be with you in spirit.
Katie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father, may God keep you strong and may you always remember your wonderful father and know he will always be with you. GOd Bless you Sweetheat. My prayers are with you.
To the Palmateer Family, I did not know Curt very long met him and feel honored to have met such a wonderful person. May God Keep you all strong in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all. Curt will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.
Nancy Buckley (Samardzija)
June 29, 2005
I graduated with Curtis from Lew Wallace in 1974. We shared some classes together during our four years there. He was a very nice person. It is a shock when you open the paper and see one of your former classmates has passed on at such a young age. You always wonder what happened to your former classmates, and seeing things like this is very hard to take. My sympathies to the whole Palmateer family and their friends.
Don & Eileen Knipp
June 29, 2005
Dear Bill, Gary & family...we were sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. We pray God's peace upon the family as you go through this most difficult time.
Cheryle Fronczak
June 29, 2005
To the Palmateer family, my condolences in your sudden loss. I grew up with Bill Palmateer's children, and met Curtis in the mid 1970's. I remember him as a fun loving, free spirit, giving man. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Dee Andonov
June 29, 2005
My sympathy to Curtis's family. I have known Curtis since high school. From all the good times at the beach in Miller, to opening day of time trials at Indy, I will never forget that hearty laugh and big smile. Every time I saw Curtis, he always made me feel like I was his best friend. Every May I think about the great times we always had at Indy during opening day of time trials. Even though I have not seen Curtis in a number of years, I always thought "we all" would get together for one more.
He is now with some of our other friends and family. God Bless Him.
Jessica Reagor ( Hertaus)
June 29, 2005
Nick and family, please accept my deepest sympathy during this trying time. My family will keep you in our prayers.
June 29, 2005
Both my husband and I met Curtis through close friends Chuck & Cathy Haskell. I was always struck by the fact that Curtis had a ready smile and willingness to help in any way possible whenever he was needed. All his friends and family as well as aquaintences were blessed to know him. Jeanine, having been where you are now, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. This is one of if not the most difficult times you will ever experience but know that Curtis is still there. In your memories, your thoughts, your futures and most of all in your heart.
Karen (Johnson) Lange
June 29, 2005
To Bill Palmateer and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have you in my prayers during this time of grief, that you will be consoled. God bless you, Sunshine.
Mike Dennis
June 29, 2005
I did not know Curtis that well but with all the kind remarks that are being made he must have been a very special person. My heart goes out to his extended family.
Katie Palmateer
June 28, 2005
I would just like to thank everyone that is here for our family during this time and i give my regards and sympathy to all who know my father cause if you did i know you are grieving because he was one of the greatest men and did anything for everyone. He had a heart of gold. Everyone has been wonderfull and i thank you all!
George Piper
June 28, 2005
To the family of Curtis Palmateer...I am very sorry for your loss...I worked with Curtis at American Truck Parts and Transcom...He always had a good word and a sincere smile to share with everyone...I pray the LORD supports and strenghtens you through this time of sorrow...Curtis will be greatly missed by all who knew him...
Dan Biro
June 28, 2005
Dear Palmateers'
I grew up with the older Palmateer boys. They were one of the BEST families and people. I have to believe Curtis was the same. Our sincere condolences to the entire family. He will be missed by all. We ask for peace, love and understanding for all the family.
God bless all.
Deana (Matan) Wardill
June 28, 2005
To the Palmateer Family,
My deepest sympathy to you on the untimely passing of Curtis. We graduated together from Lew Wallace in 1974. He was always a great guy. May God be with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Deana
Judy & Darryl Gnat
June 28, 2005
Mandy: We were so so sorry to hear about your dad. We know what he ment to you. You will never forget him. I know I haven't forgotten mine. Wish we could be there for you. Hugs& more Hugs. Judy & Darryl Gnat (2nd mom & dad)
Carla Munsch
June 28, 2005
To the Palmateer Family.Sorry about your loss.I am Marcy Knight(Rebergs') daughter, I knew curtis through my mother. There was a time when my mom worked for Curtis and I was going to work with her. Curtis taught me alot about the things that he did. He was a Great friend of the family's always made me laugh. He was the kinda boss i wish I could have. Its a shame that this great person was taken to heaven away from his family and friends that love him so much. To you Curtis you will always be in my heart and in my memories.
james knight
June 28, 2005
to the palmateer family, i only know nick but i wanted to let you all know that i am sorry to hear about your loss. my deepest sympathy and prayers go to you.
Marcy Knight {Reberg)
June 28, 2005
To Palmateer Family I was a co-worker of curtis and I am pleased to have had to opportunity to know him as a great friend and boss.My deepest sorrow goes out to his wife.And for his children a father's love is always with his children.No matter how old we are losing a father is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know.But his goodness,his caring and his wisdom live on--like a legacy of love that will always be with you.May the memory of his love surround you now and bring you peace.God bless you all,may god be with you curtis.
Jessica Kish
June 28, 2005
We heard nothing but nice stories about Curtis from Kristi at work. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you!
Jessica Kish and the Staff at the Ultra branch of Centier Bank.
Marlene Parris
June 28, 2005
To the Palmateer family. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm a former employee at Transcom, and Phelps.
I had a great respect for Curtis , when the company we worked for started down sizing Curtis was the only one who had the respect to come and tell me in person I no longer had a job after 10 years of service. I was upset about losing a job that I devoted 10 years to ,but I was grateful he respected me enough to tell me in person instead of sending me a letter or a phone call as I was going on vacation.
Heavenly Father,please place your loving arms around this family during there time of trouble and sorrow at the loss of a great Father ,loving husband,excellant co-worker,boss. Heavenly father help them to remeber and cherish all the good memories he has left them with. Father god give us all the love and care we need to get through are times of sorrow embrace us Lord Jesus,we know you are the ultimate Father , you know the pain and suffering we all feel now just embrace dear God love us Lord.
Amen
Michael McKinnies
June 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Curtis. He always wore a smile and laughed with his heart. He cared and was very proud of his family and his community.
Power Brake & Spring
AMY DILLON
June 28, 2005
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CURTIS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL WHOSE LIFE HE HAS TOUCHED.
PBS (ELKHART)
JILL BOYD
June 28, 2005
MY DEEPEST CONDONLENCES TO THE PALMATEER FAMILY. CURTIS WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AS A CO-WORKER & FRIEND. JILL BOYD. POWER BRAKE & SPRING. SOUTH BEND, IN.
Alice Niehaus
June 28, 2005
Dear Gary,,So Sorry for your loss. I couldn't believe my eyes when I seen this obit, Curtis was my boss at American Truck Parts. I always thought he was the greatest. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Annette & Tony Hernandez
June 27, 2005
Katie, Mr. Hernandez and I are so sorry to hear about your dad. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please stay strong, you know he'd want you to!
Kimberly Wilson
June 27, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss. This was so sudden. Curtis and I grew up together. Sincere condonlences from the Wilson family.
Your cousins, Kimberly Wilson, Lani Wilson, and Sharon (Wilson) Phelps
Marlene Hiduke
June 27, 2005
So sorry to hear about Curt-what a good friend he was to my brother Mark (Ristich). Mark was always talking about all that Curt did for him. They are together now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
dorothy ristich
June 27, 2005
He will be missed. He always had a smile for everyone.
Dorothy Ristich
(Mark's Mom)
Debbie McArdle
June 27, 2005
To Curtis's Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was more than just a boss to me, he was a great friend. He is very much missed.
-Driver Deb
Lori Minskey
June 27, 2005
My deepest sympathy.
camille-mike ottoemanelli -mione
June 27, 2005
we are so sorry for your lost.we were rised with all of the family in glenpark. our prays are with you all.
Marge Ahlgrim
June 27, 2005
To Curtis' family, I would like to extend my sympathy at this time. My son, Richard Ahlgrim, knew Curtis. I believe that Susie Neill probably is Curtis' cousin. May you find God to be the source of your strength at this time of loss.
My prayers are with you.
Marge Ahlgrim
Lori Taylor
June 27, 2005
Amanda,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
"May the peace of God comfort your heart during this trying time."
Your friend at BCBSIL.....
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