Name: Michael Aasen
Email: mike@chippewavalleymedia.com
Location: Chippewa Falls
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Name: Terri (Dalheimer)& Chuck Hagmann
Email: park1506tah@aol.com
Location: Footville, WI
We are truly sorry that we cannot come to Eau Claire for the funeral. Aunt Milly and Uncle Eddy were my favorites. I have some wonderful memories of times spent with them. I can still see these times in my head but the cherished memories will always remain in my heart. When I didn't yet know that her beautiful home was sold, I dreamt that we bought the house and moved back to Eau Claire. It was such a pleasant dream and it seemed so real. I can still see the immense back yard overlooking the creek in the back. I loved coming over to visit and running through the yard. I wish I could have visited more often growing up. I remember Uncle Eddy being so proud of his purple martin hotel. They had a garden that they both loved. Maybe that is why I love my yard so very much. When I look out over my yard, I think of Canfield Street. It may not end with a flowing creek, rather a hayfield, but it makes me happy because it seems endless like their yard. We even have a walkout lower level. They had a poodle for awhile and now we have golden retrievers. Is there a connection? Aunt Milly would talk and Uncle Eddy would laugh. He always seemed to have some trick up his sleeve, she would chastise him for something, and he would laugh. I just loved their interaction. Chuck and I went out on their boat a couple times. They took us waterskiing. Uncle Eddy drove the boat while Aunt Milly watched out for our safety. I can still remember the time, just before our wedding, that they took us waterskiing on Lake Altoona. I skiied around the lake once but Uncle Eddy didn't let Chuck drop after the first time around. He laughed, winked at me, and drove the boat around the lake again. He said, "We'll see if this tough sailor can take it" and made an extra wide run around the lake. Aunt Milly chastised him for that and I laughed so hard! Chuck's arms were hurting afterwards! There was the time that Aunt Milly made tacos for supper and invited me to stay. Uncle Eddy and I had a contest to see who could eat the most tacos! I remember visiting in the winter and they would start a fire in that beautiful fireplace. The living room seemed so large to me. I still thank them for giving me my first job at the laundry. Many high school kids wanted after school jobs then but it was tough to get those jobs. $1.50/hour seemed like a lot of money then, when I had girl friends baby sitting for $.60/hour! They were the best employers a kid could have. I used to go bike riding to visit them at their home when I was old enough to do this. They would always offer me "pop", that they stored in the garage, to quench my thirst from the ride. I was such a shy kid but it never seemed to matter to them. They always made me feel welcome. They also were my godparents and came to many special occasions while I was growing up. I could tell you many more memories of these two wonderful people. They were very important to me growing up. Now, I have no more living aunts and uncles. What I do have are the beautiful memories I will cherish in my heart always! Terri
Name: Judy Peterson Hunter
Email: juudith.hunter90000@sbcglobal.net
Location: Columbus, OH
Bill, Marian and Family, I was saddened to learn that your mother passed away a week ago. What a long life she lived and how fortunate you all were to have her in your lives for so many years. I want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and to let you know my sympathies are with you. Mother, Mother-in-law, and Grandmother---all important and loving roles in one's life---and I know you will all have wonderful memories. Love, Judy "Pete" Hunter P.S. Hope to see you at the reunion in September--can't wait!
Name: Dick Bezanson
Email: richard@bezanson.org
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Bill & Marian-I'm not sure if the dominant emotion is celebration of your Mother's long life, or sorrow at its earthly end-I wish I'd been home to stop by and share a moment of remembrance-my memories are of a very neat lady.
Name: Dick Bezanson
Email: richard@bezanson.org
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Bill & Marian-I'm not sure if the dominant emotion is celebration of your Mother's long life, or sorrow at its earthly end-I wish I'd been home to stop by and share a moment of remembrance-my memories are of a very neat lady.
Name: Dick Bezanson
Email: richard@bezanson.org
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Bill & Marian-I'm not sure if the dominant emotion is celebration of your Mother's long life, or sorrow at its earthly end-I wish I'd been home to stop by and share a moment of remembrance-my memories are of a very neat lady.
Name: Dick Bezanson
Email: richard@bezanson.org
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Bill & Marian-I'm not sure if the dominant emotion is celebration of your Mother's long life, or sorrow at its earthly end-I wish I'd been home to stop by and share a moment of remembrance-my memories are of a very neat lady.