Name:

Judy K. Puetz

Email:

jkpuetz@megavision.com

City:

Columbus

State:

NE

Date:

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Time:

01:22 PM

comments

To the Gonka family - I was saddened to learn about Bill's passing away. I have known him for about 14 - 15 years as he was a client at our office. I can truly say that he was one of the best persons I met while working here! When he would come in I was always happy to help him and when finished we would spend time just chatting about "things". I really enjoyed those times. He was a wonderful gentleman and I will miss seeing him. My sympathy to all of you. Judy Puetz

Name:

Audrey Dee

Email:

aadee@megavision.com

City:

Columbus

State:

Ne

Date:

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Time:

07:54 PM

comments

My deceased husband, Frank, and I met Bill and Eleanor when they first started attending the Sr. Center. He and Frank kidded each other about making any money on the Columbus Races on Dollar night. Bill had a good sense of humor, was always a gentleman. You should be proud of him. It was a privilege to have known him. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Name:

Shirley Zych

Email:

sztwister@yahoo.com

City:

Benton Harbor

State:

Michigan

Date:

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Time:

10:38 PM

comments

We loved coming back to Columbus and spending time with Uncle Willie. He was always so interested in what we were doing with our volunteering in Michigan, and he would share with us the many ways he helped out a lot of people in Columbus with his time and caring ways. He looked so much like my Dad, and reminded me of him in many ways. He was so kind, and never complained of his illness. I am so proud to be related to this great person who served our country in WWII, and served well so we can enjoy the wonderful freedom that we have here in America. He has now gone to his much deserved eternal reward where happiness will never end. He left great footprints on this earth, and the world is a better place because of him. Eternal rest to him. He will be missed.

Name:

George and Virginia(Gonka) Schultz

Email:

schultz_g@earthlink.net

City:

Tampa

State:

FL

Date:

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Time:

05:42 PM

comments

We are saddened to hear about the death of Uncle Bill. I remember, as a child, the times he came by our house in his military uniform. I also remember those delicious ham sandwiches he and Dad made at the Ron Dez Vous. Don't think I've had a better one since! After Dad died, George and I kept in touch with him and Rosie and Helen when we came to Columbus. We'll miss him and we share your sorrow.

Name:

George & Linda Gottschall

Email:

gottschall@inebraska.com

City:

Lincoln

State:

Nebraska

Date:

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Time:

12:40 AM

comments

Donna, Mike and Gonka family, Linda and I want to offer our sympathies to all of you. I remember your folks on my paper route when I was a kid....fine man he was. George.

Name:

Tonja (Dreifurst) Lusche

Email:

TEbel39117@aol.com

City:

Lubbock

State:

Texas

Date:

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Time:

10:17 AM

comments

Dear Donna, Kathi, and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless, Tonja Lusche

Name:

Jean Sharman

Email:

srcente@columbusne.us

City:

Columbus

State:

NE

Date:

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Time:

03:04 PM

comments

Dear Family; I will miss the daily conversations with Bill. He shared with me stories I'd never heard about when he and my dad played baseball-and about all the windows they'd break during homerun contests. He came to the Center for dinner every day, and would then stay for cards. I miss his smile, and his wisdom already; I will remember him always...

Name:

Marguerite Beisner

Email:

City:

Columbus

State:

Date:

Friday, June 30, 2006

Time:

08:12 AM

comments

Kathi: I am sorry to hear of your dad's death. I know you will miss him very much. I last visited with him and you at the Christmas dinner.

Name:

Warren Miller, MD

Email:

millers_46@msn.com

City:

Omaha,

State:

NE

Date:

Friday, June 30, 2006

Time:

01:01 PM

comments

Dear Family, Please accept our sincere sympathies. Bill was one of my favorite patients, as we used to swap war stories on a weekly basis. He was one of the good guys! Love, Warren & Berdean Miller

Name:

Sharon Evans

Email:

wsevans2@frontiernet.net

City:

Columbus

State:

NE

Date:

Friday, June 30, 2006

Time:

02:17 PM

comments

Dear Donna & Kathi: So sorry to hear of your dad passing away. It can be so hard sometimes. You will just have to relive all the good memories that you have. Thank goodness you have your faith and your families. I just lost my dad two weeks ago so I know exactly how hard it is for you. Keeping you in my prayers. Sharon Evans

Name:

cindy [cline] want

Email:

City:

david city

State:

ne

Date:

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Time:

02:10 PM

comments

Donna,Jennifer,Kathy & families my deepest symphathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. We know oh so well what you are going thru since we also was up at the hospital with our mom going thru the same thing as you was waiting for God to end the pain. Bill and mom are once again living in the same place but this time they are pain free and enjoying the time with all their loves ones who have been waiting for them to come to them for such a long time. It was great to see you Donna and Jennifer at the hospital but wish it was under better terms. I know I will never forget the times we spent at your house and playing around the monuments. May God Bless you all. cindy