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Joie
August 2, 2024
I miss those days..... Rest in peace. Give Lee a hug for me,
Gary Gildemeister
March 7, 2010
Dear Aunt Barbara, Nels, Bob, and Malcolm
Again, my condolences in hearing about the passing of Uncle Dan. I'm sorry I missed his memorial service. When I return to Toledo this spring of summer, I'll bring my bagpipes and play a tune or two at his grave site.
Gregory DiFrank
February 26, 2010
The thing I remember most about “Mr. Abbey” is the way he treated people with respect and made them feel good about themselves. I was a friend of Lee’s in our teenage years, and a kid who ran an occasional errand or cut the grass for Mr. Abbey. I was nobody of particular importance at the time, and yet he never talked down to me or treated me as an inferior. He spoke to me as an adult and someone who he simply assumed would rise to the occasion, whatever that may be. To me he was the epitome of class.
Now that I am an adult and an Executive myself, I sometimes find myself in challenging business situations. When I do, I often ask myself, “What would Dan Abbey do ?”
To Nelson and the Abbey family, I hope you can find joy in the memory of a father and man who left a legacy of a life well lived.
February 23, 2010
dan was a very special friend, i will truly miss him. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Aubrey
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Susan Nitkiewicz Jankowski
February 20, 2010
May the wealth of memories of the wonderful experiences shared throughout your lives bring you comfort during the difficult times ahead.
February 19, 2010
Barbara Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dan made every visit memorable, what a great guy, what a great life Stan, Helen Hubbard Perrysburg
February 19, 2010
To Wonderful time at Pelee, I will always remember that, and the fun our kids had behind that boat that was always there for them. YOu made many memories and fun for us all. We will miss you. Peg Draheim Anderson
Bill Hart
February 19, 2010
Nelson- Your father was a very nice and classy guy. It was a pleasure and an honor to have known him.
Carolyn Vedra
February 18, 2010
Nels: I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have many fond memories of your father at Abbey Etna..Please give my regards to your family.
Carolyn Vedra South Carolina
Karen Dunne
February 18, 2010
Dear Bob, I am so sorry about your loss. May you find peace in the memories that you shared with your father. My thoughts are with you.
Tara McKendry (Caywood)
February 18, 2010
Dan was the definiton of a Renaissance man: a cultured man who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields. He was a gentleman of the old school with a gift of making a person feel special. My sympathies go out to the entire Abbey family on the loss of this fine man.
Stan Rubini
February 18, 2010
Nels: I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Please give my warmest regards to your Mother and to your brothers as well. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
John W Muir
February 17, 2010
Tothe Abbey family;
I had the honor of meeting Dan several years ago at his home on Pelee, while on a sailing trip. A most gracious man, he invited us to spend the night at his home. I found him to be a most interesting and congenial person. There should be more like him in our world.
Tim Palenske
February 17, 2010
I was a great honor knowing and working with Dan who I nicknamed "Hallelujah". He will be missed.
Michael zerner
February 17, 2010
To the Abbey family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Abbey's passing. He was a wonderful man who brought many great tales of his travels to all of us. Going on Mr. Abbey's boat and staying on Pele Island are special memories. I am honored to have known him and to know all the Abbeys.
Respectfully,
Michael Zerner
Robert & Ellen Pike
February 17, 2010
I would like to offer my condolences to Abbey family on the passing of Dan.
I only had met him a couple of times , but the stories of his life s experiences are ledgedary.He will be missed by all.
February 17, 2010
Dear Nelson, Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I didn't know him well but he was one of those people you remember forever.
Kind regards,
John Wright & all at Electronic Heating Equipment.
Dianne and Cal Caywood
February 17, 2010
Dear Barbara and family,
We are saddened by the loss of Dan yet invariably smile when we think of him.
"Every great man is unique." (Emerson) What a privilege it was to have this unique, great man as our friend.
Our condolences,
Wilbur Taylor
February 17, 2010
Goodbye old friend, from Kindergarten to Peelee Island
February 17, 2010
Good bye old friend T
Louie Rodriguez
February 17, 2010
I would like to offer my condolences to Nelson, Robert and the Abbey family. I consider myself lucky to have known him and will miss him. Dan had a great sense of humor and I’ll always remember him walking around the engineering room with that cigar in his hand. I will miss you and be thankful for the break you gave me.
February 17, 2010
We read with much sadness of the passing of Dan, and old friend who was a bigger than life, He had great enthusiasm, much class - creativity, passion, kindness and so many other qualities. We remember swimming at midnight or later, at the Hull Prairie pool, and his generosity and wonderful personality. We shared Tom, the barber of The Toledo Club for over 40 years. We also remeber the fun Abby Aetna anniversary party, helicopter and all, and sadly the passing of two of his sons. To Barbara and family, our sympathy. Unfortunately, we are in Florida and will not be able to atten the reception but will be thinking of the Abby family. Spencer and Prudy Stone
Sue Woodward
February 17, 2010
Dear Nelson, Bob & Malcolm: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I worked at A/E for several years & really enjoyed working with all of you (including your dad). He was a great guy & will be missed.
Bruce Hankins
February 17, 2010
Dan was a wonderful man. We send our deepest sympathies to Barbara and the family.
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