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for Steve Wangerin
June 29, 2009
Kari, I am so sorry to hear about Steve's death. It is so unbelievable. Steve was such a good man. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. He will be missed by all who's life he touched. Tom and Hilda Tompkins ( Woodbury, MN )
Mike Egan and Family.
June 25, 2009
To the family of Steve Wangerin,
I not only worked with Steve at 3M for years but he and I both migrated to St. John's Hospital. He was such a great guy. He had a warm smile and was always ready to talk. He will be greatly missed!
Hannah
June 25, 2009
So young! So tragic! Sincere condolences to the family and to everyone who knew and loved Steve. May his memory be eternal!
Diana D
June 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person - he always had a smile and a kind word to say. He helped make St. John's a special place to work. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy McGuire
June 24, 2009
Kari, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Woodgrove Dental
June 24, 2009
Dear Carol,
Words can never express how greatly Steve will be missed. His amazing smile and passion for life will always be remembered. Know that our prayers are with you and your families.
Sandy Capeder
June 24, 2009
Kari, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I have no words to make you feel better or grieve less. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call.
Peggy Murphy
June 24, 2009
Kari,
Steve as one of the best. Always met you with a smile and a story. He will be missed greatly. Know that many people are sharing your sorrow at his loss.
suzanne&heney sullwold
June 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you & your family.
Mike
June 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gale & Barb Hojer
June 23, 2009
Kari,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Erik Vokaty
June 23, 2009
Steve was a gem. His sense of humor, gentle manner, and unshakable optimism never failed to brighten my day. I am proud to have worked with him.
May his family know peace.
St. John's Hospital Emergency Dept.
June 23, 2009
The staff and management of St. John's Hospital Emergency Dept will truly miss our dear friend Steve. His kindness to our patients.... his ability to bring a smile to someone's face....his gentle demeanor...all those wonderful qualities that he shared with anyone he came in contact with will be dearly missed. We send our deepest sympathies to his wife Carol, his family and friends. His was a life well lived. He will never be forgotten.
Sue Kubiak
June 23, 2009
Debbie and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers, and may it bring peace knowing he's now without pain and suffering. Our deepest sympathy. Sue and Jack Kubiak
Bob Rewey
June 23, 2009
Kari,
Steve was one of the best guys I've ever known. Pleasant, considerate, helpful to his customers and crew. As his supervisor (at 3M) I got to participate in the camaraderie that eminated from Steve everywhere at work. Steve was a walking / talking example of what a great employee should be. People would regularly stop me in the halls and tell me of some catastrophic mess Steve bailed them out of during the day when I wasn't there. When Steve was taking care of the buildings I supervised - I knew I didn't have a worry in the world.
Whenever I see a big rollercoaster or watch a Laurel and Hardy movie...I think of him. That was his gift to me. I thank him for that. We had many conversations about ACE and the Blockheads chapter he was affiliated with. He was a cool guy and a good friend. I will miss him.
June 23, 2009
Kari-Words will not express our feelings. We will remember all the coaster trips and visiting we did. We will always miss that wonderful laugh. Hope we can get together in the future.
Our condolences to the entire family.
Love
Fred/Darla
Barb McGrath
June 23, 2009
Dear Kari and Entire Family, I was so sorry to hear about Steve when I received the call last night. He was one of the nicest in the world. Not only because he was my cousin, but he always brought a smile to everyones face with his stories and smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and knowing the Lord there will be a Roller Coaster in heaven just for him.
Love your cousin,
Barb & John McGrath
(Barb Counihan)
Jo Ann McCauley
June 23, 2009
I am shocked and very sad to find that Steve, one of the most pleasant people I ever met, has passed on.
I am so sorry, Kari, for your tremendous loss. I will always remember you two as kind, loving and fun to be around. Everytime I see a Laurel and Hardy or Little Rascals film or a Roller Coaster, I will think of you.
I am thankful for such great memories.
Barbara Stuart
June 23, 2009
Kari,
Steve was one of my favorite people. He had so many talents and interests. Steve had that special smile that made you feel so good. I will miss him.
I am still trying to understand how someone so wonderful will not be with us anymore.
Kari, you and Steve really enjoyed life, and you have to be thankful for all the moments you shared. After you had your battles with Cancer you and Steve lived life for the day. We all should learn from your example.
Even though I will not be there to hold your hand today, I will always be there for you, just call.
Remembering Steve, our friend.
Julie Robinson
June 23, 2009
Kari - I was so shocked to get your phone call last week. This all happened so fast. The few times I met Steve, I just loved talking to him. Always a laugh and a smile! He will be missed.
I will be there for you always, my friend.
Lois Huppert
June 23, 2009
I first met Steve when I worked at 3M with his father, Ken. He always had a smile and would update me on his family activities. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
John Winter
June 22, 2009
Carole, Mrs. Wangerin, Kathy, Scott, Debbie, and families:
I was shocked to learn of Steve's untimely passing. It has been some time since I've seen Steve and yourselves but I will always treasure Steve's friendship and the memories of Maplewood Jr. High, North St. Paul High School, and the U of M. Steve was a great friend and we had a lot of fun in those days of our youth. Please know that you are all held up in prayer and that it really is a true blessing that Steve is relieved of his worldly pain. Our very best to all of you at this difficult time.
June 22, 2009
The Kennedy's (Chuck,Carolyn, Austin & Perry & Brook). A great loss. He will be missed; in our hearts, and at the Block-heads meet. Will miss his stories comments and sense of humor, and we only saw a glimpse of his life. Our prayers go out to the family.
Kevin Cummings
June 22, 2009
I worked in a laboratory in Bldg. 260 for the last 15yrs. of my career at 3M. One of the people I would run into many times each day was Steve. He always was smiling and had something good to say. He will be rembered & missed by many 3M'ers.
Tom Dunne
June 22, 2009
Dear Carol,
I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Steve had cancer and then mortified when I heard he lost the battle so soon after. My thoughts and prayers are with you now in this time of sorrow. May God give you all the strength you need to find peace and restore hope.
June 22, 2009
To the family of Steve Wangerin,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time, we have had the opportunity to talk with Steve passing through the halls and he was always friendly and full of joy. He will be truly missed.
Our Sincere condolences,
Sterile Processing Department
St. John's Hospital
Catherine Rambo
June 22, 2009
Kari, I am so sorry to hear this news. You have my deepest sympathies.
Gail Hegland
June 22, 2009
We will all miss Steve's smiling face and helpful attitude. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and know. He always copied the Sudoku for me. Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you. St. Johns Hospital
Monica Percic
June 22, 2009
Kari,
Please accept my deepest, most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcia Cartier
June 22, 2009
Kari,
My heart aches for you. God must have needed another angel and he certainly has one of the finest in Steve. He holds such a special place in so many hearts, including mine. And both of us are here for you now. Steve would like it that way.
Love,
Marcia
Christine Hendrickson
June 22, 2009
Kari,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I don't have the words to express my sympathy for you. I will certainly be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Greene
June 22, 2009
Hi Kari, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Sarah Greene & Family (Stampers 12)
Sally Erickson
June 22, 2009
Kari, my thoughts are with you and your family. I worked with Steve at 3M for several years and he always had a smile, a joke or a comment. He was just the nicest person and will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. I will keep you in my prayers.
Linda Peterka
June 22, 2009
Kari and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Steve's sudden illness and passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with strength at this very sad time. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
A.J. Bohaty
June 22, 2009
Kari, we were shocked and saddened to hear about Steve. Your trips were always interesting to hear about. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick Rewey
June 21, 2009
Carole,I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing.I had worked with him at 3M.He was a great man. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Sterrett
June 21, 2009
Hello, Kari. I was shocked to hear that Steve was in the hospital and then passed away on Friday. I couldn't believe what I was reading. You and I have talked and you know how sorry I am about your loss of Steve. What a great friend he was and a terrific husband for you. He told me about your fun trips and all of the fun times you had riding the roller coasters. My prayers are with you in this time of loss. Please call me if you need to talk. Sincerely, Rose Sterrett
Denny Johnson
June 21, 2009
Kari,
I'm still in shock and so sad, but at least the pain he suffered is gone. I'll always remember him and Carl in costumes at the Sons of the Desert Conventions, and you and Steve on the Cruise Conv. as gangster & flapper. Whenever I see a roller coaster I'll always remember you & Steve. He was a great pal and I'll never, ever forget him!
Marge Darr
June 21, 2009
Carole, Steve with the help of our Lord is building a beautiful roller coaster in heaven so everyone can have the excitment and love that you and he shared on your trips around the world. Your loving God father, Marge.
Heather Kizer
June 21, 2009
I also worked with Steve at St John's. He was always so positive, helpful and happy! He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Linda Holeman
June 21, 2009
Never knew such a wonderful person that Steve was. My sadness of his passing really hits me. It was wonderful to work with him. He was a happy go lucky guy. Kari- I'm really thinking of you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know-
Margaret Behrens
June 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this difficult time of grief. I hope you find peace and rejoice in the way that Steve has and continues to affect people in such wonderful ways. I rejoice in knowing that Steve is free of his worldly pain and is continuing his work with the Lord. We are all blessed for knowing him. Love and Light to each of you.
Chad Larson
June 21, 2009
Carol, my condolences. Steve was a great guy, I really enjoyed working with him. Steve and I would joke around alot and banter back and fourth. He made being at work more fun. He also was great at his job. He will be sorely missed by all. From Chad at St. Johns Hospital.
Heather Weinmann
June 21, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Steve at St. John's. Everyone loved working with him! He was always happy and so kind to everyone. I will miss him very much. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Cindy (Wiese) Masmar
June 21, 2009
Carole, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Schneider
June 21, 2009
I worked with Steve at St. Johns-I would see him in passing in the halls as he was transporting patients, etc. He always had a smile and friendly comment. Others, I worked with today, passed along similar comments. Heaven was blessed with his soul and he will be missed by us!
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