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Kolleen wheeler
September 15, 2008
Tousley family, I still think of Robert often and hope everyone is doing well as fall approaches.
Amanda Hanna
August 13, 2008
Still think about you every day!
Nikki Graves
June 23, 2008
I just thought I could come on here to write a message to Robert. It's been a really rough year on my family and we all miss him very much!
Robert, It's been months since you left us, but not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Most of the time it's happy memories of you. Then, occasionally I will break down because I still just don't understand why you aren't here. I know you are in a much better place free of any pain or worry. I just really miss hearing your voice and most of all your laugh. You always brought a smile to my face. I loved hearing stories about you and my mom causing trouble or your last minute vacations! I still can't believe you are gone. Words seriously cannot express how much you are deeply missed!! We all love and miss you very much!! One day I will see you again, but until then...know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you with all my heart!
Diane McMahon
November 14, 2007
Dear Tousley Family:
There are so many funny stories I could share with you/with everyone. I am sure that everyone has a lot. Bob was one of my closest friends but over the past couple years, for whatever reason, we did not have much contact. Probably just a phone call or two a month. Looking back, I wish I could have/would have made more of an effort...Hindsight...I do have to say that I really enjoyed seeing all the photos of him throughout his life, and especially the ones with us in Cancun (of course). That, by far, was the best vacation I have ever taken. I do have some more pictures from that trip, one in particular that I would like to share. I will try to post it in the next day or two. As far as the memories with Bob, I don’t even know where to begin. I remember how when we would go shopping (at a crowded mall) and he would start singing very loud, or he would look at me and say, "NO! I WILL NOT KISS YOU FOR A DOLLAR!" and then he would giggle while everyone looked at me. . or he would sing, "I wanna be a cowboy and you can be my cowgirl" in a southern accent. Or when I fell off the curb onto my butt (in Cancun. . .don’t ask) and for three days he would say, "wasn't Diane so pretty when she fell off the curb in her black sundress" and then he had to stop saying it cuz when he was walking in front of me and trying to see what the commotion was across the street he ran right into a telephone pole (I am laughing now) It was hysterical! Then I got to say, "Wasn't Bob so pretty when he ran into that telephone pole". . I really hope that you all can appreciate these memories/stories as much as I can. Every time I think of these things I laugh out loud! There is the one picture that the family had up of us in Cancun when we were in the huge pot. It was his idea for us to get in there and have my husband take our picture. . . well when it was time to get out he got stuck because of his height, he couldn’t get his legs out. . . It turned into a huge ordeal and we were all laughing although he kept saying through his laughter, “You guys, this isn’t funny. I am seriously stuck”. These are just a couple of the many memories I have with him and I am going to miss him so much!
Diane (Vance) McMahon
The Family of Robert Tousley
November 12, 2007
Thank you to all of you who have written in to share your thoughts and memories of Robert. You can not imagine how comforting it is to read all of these beautiful sentiments. We, the family, still go to this site daily, I guess as a way to stay connected to him and to help us through this terrible loss that we all feel so deeply. Your kind words and thoughts really help during this difficult time. If there is anyone else that reads this, please take some time to share your thoughts, memories or a story or two of Robert and know that it really means something to us. So many people knew Robert and have many great and funny stories about him. We would love to hear them as a way to help keep him alive and to bring a smile to our faces when we are down. Robert was an amazing gift to us all and a real inspiration to teach us all how to be selfless. He gave to us until he no longer could. We all hope he is at peace.
Carol McInnes
November 8, 2007
Tousley Family,
So shocked and sorry to hear of Robert's sudden death. The message came in a round about way from Tom Redmond thru his Aunt Sr Ann. They were looking for Brian's phone number. Haven't gotten hold of him yet.
Robert & Brian were such good friends when they were young. They spent many hours playing at each others homes. We could always count on Robert to show up for birthday cake no matter who was celebrating. He was like a member of the family.I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you! Wish we had known about the memorial service.
Carol (Redmond) McInnes
Rebecca Redmond
November 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My memories of Robert always knowing when someone in my family had a birthday. He would make sure he was there to celebrate with us.
Mike Elliott
November 7, 2007
My prayers go out to Robert's family. He was able to carry a conversation with easy, cover any and every topic, and was alway complementary to his company. Rest in Peace Robert.
Shannon (Larkin) Lindell
November 5, 2007
Diane and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Amanda Hanna (Duffala)
November 3, 2007
Robert had a special talent for making people laugh. He had a huge heart. I have many memories that he gave me to cherish forever. I will never forget him. His spirit will be with all of us forever!
Sharon and Duane Nieters
November 2, 2007
Dear Diane and Family,
Our prayers are with you with the loss of your brother.
Nanette Loude
November 2, 2007
Dear Tousley Family,
I met Robert at RTI several years back through my husband Tom. Robert was always full of laughter and a lot of fun. Tom has so many memories of growing up with him and the times they spent together. He was a great friend and will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you,
Tom & Nan Loude
Washington Cafeteria Staff
November 2, 2007
Mary, You have all of our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with your family at this very sad time.
Zoey Glumack ( Claseman)
November 1, 2007
Tousley Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Karen McNamara
November 1, 2007
To the Tousley family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I worked with Robert at FoMoCo. I truly enjoyed working with him. I will always remember him as a kind considerate person. May God comfort you and help you find joy in all your wonderful memories of Robert
Brenda Newman (Rogers)
November 1, 2007
I only remember him from our teenage years up in Nickerson and he was one of the funnest people I have ever met and that's how I will always remember him. My heart goes out to you, the family.
Jeanne Kassim (Schultz)
November 1, 2007
I haven't seen Robert since 8th grade at St Columba but I would definitely say he was the most humorous kid in the class. I have fond memories of him even when he pushed me off the "King of the Hill" snowbank which was a game we all played at school.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
Carolyn Rush
November 1, 2007
Dear Bonnie and the Tousley family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Jill Rocheleau
November 1, 2007
Dear Diane, Todd, Kelly, Catherine and Tousley family,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Robert. You are all in our deepest thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.
Nick Dzandzara, Jill Rocheleau & family
JEFF CLASEMAN
November 1, 2007
TOUSLEY FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST ROBERT WAS AGOOD FRIEND & GREAT PERSON HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS
Randy Kozubal
November 1, 2007
For all the good times as well as the bad. For all of the happy memories and even the sad. All of the experiences that we were all able to share with Robert will be cherished and celebrated. Robert, you will always be loved and adored by all who you have touched... Until we are able to hang out together again, Friends forever..!! Randy Kozubal
Susan and Steven Brown
October 31, 2007
Dearest Diane and the entire Tousley Family,
We were saddened to learn of Robert's death. We know how dear he was to all of you. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to a great son and brother.
Laura Davidson Seipel
October 31, 2007
Dear Diane and the Entire Tousley Family,
I am shocked to hear the news of Robert's sudden death. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for all of you. He has truly touched many lives with laughter and entertainment!! You are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. Robert was like a big brother to me growing up in the Midway and Diane being my best friend. We had so many funny times with him at the Tousley household. Robert would want you to live his legacy with that same kind of fun laughter. I will be praying for all of you that somehow you get through this very sad time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Janell Fredericks (Mergens)
October 31, 2007
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you and your's in your time of need......
Lee and Melissa Olmscheid
October 31, 2007
Diane - We are so very, very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Todd and your sweet girls and your entire family. We are here for you every minute for anything you need if there is anything at all we can do.
wendy franklin
October 31, 2007
Dear Diane and Family,
My prayers are with you, I'm so sorry. I'm sure Robert knew you all loved him very much.
Love you lots, Wendy
Sara Kirkby (King)
October 31, 2007
Dearest Tousley family,
You are in the thoughts and prayers of my family. Robert was such a joy to be around and it is those warm memories that must be kept alive and remembered.
Katie McLafferty Winkler
October 31, 2007
I haven't seen Robert since eighth grade; yet, am filled with memories of him which seem like yesterday. He would use his intelligence and wit to make everyone laugh... pulling his pants up so his socks would show or by mocking the teachers (not funny to teachers; very funny to kids). May God Bless Robert and those dear to him.
Dan and Sherry Curtis
October 31, 2007
Frank, Mary, Della and the entire Tousley family,
We were so sorry to hear the tragic news. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please let us know if there is anything you need. I did not get to see much of Robert in our "older years" but I do have memories from being up at the cabin in Nickerson.
Mark kolasa
October 30, 2007
To the whole Tousley Family, I am so sorry about Robert's passing. I was glad to have him as a childhood friend growing up. I can see he never lost his humor, he was always the one to laugh with. I lost touch with him for a long time and out of the blue he contacted me a while back and we never stayed in contact. I know what each and everyone of the kids are going through. The loss is great but the memories always survive. Robert growing up never had a mean streak in him and I am sure as an adult the same still holds true. I want you to know that I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could have made the trip to pay my respect and to see you all for it's has been a long, long time. I am sorry it took a tragedy like this to contact you all again I would love to hear back when time allows. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time. Mark
Julie Lagerstrom
October 30, 2007
Diane,
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Robert, I know how special he was by the way you light up when you talk about him. He was blessed to have you as a sister. You and Robert and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Julie and Ed and Family
Emily McMahon
October 30, 2007
Robert was such a fun, free spirited person. We had the pleasure of knowing Robert for the past six years. Whenever his name would come up we always would smile. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Emily McMahon & Chris Pelkey
Cindy Flier
October 30, 2007
To the Family of Robert,
Our greatest sympathies for your loss. I met Robert once a long time ago through his Sister Mary whom is my Best Friend and remember how he could light up the room with his smile. My heart goes out to your family in this time of great loss.
Cindy & Thomas Flier
Cathy Peterson
October 30, 2007
Patti & Dennis - we are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you through this.
Cathy & Billy
Mark Haupt
October 30, 2007
Tousley Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Thinking about Robert and the time we spent in grade school brings back good memories and has always made me smile. I think of Robert each time I am back in the neighborhood we grew up in. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Flier
October 30, 2007
To the Family Of Robert,
I had the pleasure of meeting Robert one time along time ago through his sister Mary whom is my best friend and he was the type of person whom made you feel very welcome and had a beautiful smile. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this time of great sorrow.
Cindy & Thomas Flier
St. Paul, MN
Steve Nau
October 30, 2007
Robert was such a fun and caring person and we will miss him dearly. It was great to have him join us at our home on few Thanksgiving dinners and other such gatherings. Everone of those were heighten by his big smile, laugh and carefree spirit. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Robert.
Ellie Rush Arruda
October 30, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Robert at St. Columba and we had MANY laughs together. I'll always remember him as the best polka dancer in the 8th grade. I am very shocked and saddened by this news. My prayers are with you.
Suzanne Matthiesen
October 30, 2007
I am so sorry to hear the news about Bob. I worked with Bob several years ago at RTI. He was such a blast to work with and I have very fond memories of him. He brought a lot of joy and laughs to all of us that he worked with. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Silva
October 30, 2007
Patti, Dennis and Family -
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met Robert, my heart goes out to you. Patti and Dennis are VERY good friends of my parents Steve and Vicki...and they would do anything for our family. I want to extend that to your family. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Love Always,
JoAnne (Haas) Balsimo
October 30, 2007
Patti and Family I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your family is in my prayers.
Diane McMahon
October 30, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Robert was a great friend and so much fun to be with. I have so many lasting/memorable moments with him that I will keep them forever in my heart. I will never, forget him and how much fun he would bring with him wherever he went! We will miss you Bob!
Tracey Tischler
October 30, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. There are so many nice things to write about Bob . . . but I can honestly say that he made classes with him in high school the best. Because of our last names we always sat next to each other and laughed until we cried. A couple years ago we ran into each other at a restaurant and made plans to get together. We met at Champps in St. Paul at 11:00 am and Bob showed up with the most beautiful floral arrangement I had ever seen and it was for ME!! What he wrote on the card was just simply beautiful and to this day I carry it in my purse with my rosary because nothing has ever touch me more. That day at Champps we sat there from 11:00 am until 10:30 at night . . . talking the whole time! I was suppose to go to a family function but was having so much fun with him that I passed on it to stay and talk. I don't think Bob realized how special he was. He is probably the funniest person that I have ever known. I will deeply miss him. In sympathy . . .
Jackie Jarosz
October 30, 2007
Bob was a hilarious guy and was great fun to be around. From all of his SBH (84) classmates, our sincere condolences to Bob's family and close friends.
Jackie (Schilling ) Jarosz
Diane McMahon
October 30, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Robert was a great friend and so much fun to be with. I have so many lasting/memorable moments with him that I will keep them forever in my heart. I will never forget him and how much fun he would bring with him wherever he went! Bob, we will miss you more than you could possibly know!
Barbara Henry (Van Guilder)
October 30, 2007
Mary Frank and Family,
So sorry for your loss.My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jeff Landkamer
October 30, 2007
Tousley family, I'm so sorry to hear the tragic news. Robert was always a true good and unconditional friend and will be deeply missed. May God bless and he rest in peace.
Jeff
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