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Willie Reese Obituary

We little knew that morning, God was going to call you name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you're always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Love from your family.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 25, 2005.

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Char and Swede Knutson

December 28, 2005

We miss his friendship and his gentle ways. We thank God for his legacy of love and that he was ours to share for a while.

Bob & Ardis Hill

December 26, 2005

Dear Fran: We think of you often and of your family, especially Tim, whom we knew so well. Our thoughts

are with you at this time of year.



Ardis & Bob

Erv & Jan Fahrenkrug

December 26, 2005

We deeply miss you and your friendly smile at Church.

Dale Holst

December 25, 2005

You are deeply missed.

Pat Holst

December 25, 2005

Although I never had the pleasure of knowing you, I know how much you were loved by your wife, Fran and your children.

Sue Nanninga

December 25, 2005

What a great dad he was to my friend, Mary Beth. I know she misses him terribly.

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