Elwyn C. Willnerd
September 15, 2010

Condolences(37)

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   Arnelle Sanford

   Woodland, CA Monday, November 8, 2010 My beloved husband, Sandy (Wayne), and I had the pleasure and privilege to meet Joel's dad and mother when they visited Joel in Woodland, CA who lived across the street from us. Sandy and Elly were about the same age. They both loved to talk, tell stories as well as jokes. I didn't know about Elly's loving to dance. So did Sandy! Maybe they are getting reacquainted in a nice place today. My husband's mother's name was Dorothy, and that was Elly's wife's name, so there were some threads in the tapestry of life. If I were to have a son, it would be Joel. We more or less adopted him in California. May God's blessings be bestowed on their wonderful family.
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   Robert Collazo

   Dallas, TX Thursday, September 23, 2010 Joel - to you and all your family - my condelences on the loss of your Dad. We are all grieving and feel your pain. God bless you and your family. Robert
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   Genelle Hargens

   Morse Bluff, Ne Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Dorothy and family. Please know that it will be the memories that get you through this sad time in your lives. With Deepest Sympathy.
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   Dick and Vergie Winkelman

   Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 22, 2010 We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Elly, our condolences to all of the family. We had many fun times with Elly and Dorothy at dances at the Eagles club, and we enjoyed his many stories and jokes. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Dick and Vergie
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   Chezla Hagood

   Lubbock, TX Tuesday, September 21, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for the entire family. Just remember that you will all see Grandpa Elly again soon.
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   Temetha Anderson

   Grand Prairie, TX Tuesday, September 21, 2010 I am saddened to hear about the loss of your father. I will continue to pray for you and your family during this sad time. Remember the best ones. Stay strong because your mom need you even more now. I pray that GOD will protect you and keep you.
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   Mona Carlberg Casady

   Springfield, MO Monday, September 20, 2010 We were sorry to hear about your father, Garry and Kathy. He must have been very proud of you. Our sympathy goes also to your mother, brothers, and sister. May it help you to know we care and are keeping your family in our prayers. Mona Casady and Lawrence Niewald
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   Belinda Johnson-Lewis

   Alameda, CA Monday, September 20, 2010 I would like to extend my condolences to Joel and his family. My prayers are always with you Joel, bless you and your family.
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   Jim & Nadine Lindgren

   Fremont, Ne Sunday, September 19, 2010 Our condolences to the family of Elly. A good friend in golf and enjoying a good joke with. Always had a smile for whomever he met. Sorry we are away from home for another week. We will contact the family at a later date when we get back home. Our prayers are with you at this time. Jim & Nadine
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    Luis Zamora

    Cedar Hill, TX Sunday, September 19, 2010 Joel: Elsa and I offer our condolences to you, your Mom, and the entire Willnerd family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. God bless you and cherish all the memories.
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    Karen Anson

    Paola, KS Saturday, September 18, 2010 Sorry for you loss, you are in my prayers. He was one of my favorite uncles and he will be missed. Wanted to attend the funaeral, but was unable to make it. I hope you have continued good health and I will remember you in my prayers always. Love Karen
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    Jeanette Groppe

    Scribner, NE Saturday, September 18, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I first met him when I worked at the ASCS office and he was a joy. I loved working with him. Even after I left there he never forgot me even 35+ years later. He always had a joke and a smile. Knowing him, he probably has all in heaven laughing and I am happy in knowing I will see him again.
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    Jeanette Groppe

    Scribner, NE Saturday, September 18, 2010
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    Marilyn Schwanke

    Hooper, Ne Friday, September 17, 2010 To the Willnerd family: You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you the strength to get through these days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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    ed and sherri miller

    arlington, ne Friday, September 17, 2010 To the whole Willnerd family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Elly was a great man! Even our daughters will miss his smiling face. I remember all the good times we had playing shuffleboard. League. and when they would come in to the Bluelantern! We all will miss him, everyone that Elly touch their lives. Hopefully there is is picklecards in heaven! Remember they never go, their are always in our hearts and memories! Dorothy take care! Same with the rest of the family. God bless all.
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    Connie (Moeller) Rokusek

    Oakland, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 Very sorry to hear about Elly. I have many fond memories of riding 3-wheelers at your place and your dad always made us feel welcome, with a joke and a smile. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched with his humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Steve, Connie, Stephanie, and Courtnie Rokusek
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    Lane Myers

    Fremont, Ne Friday, September 17, 2010 Truly an overall feeling of sadness when the word spread at Diers. Elly and Dorothy have been valued customers for a long time. Their presence has always provided an air of levity to an otherwise long workday. I will miss hearing Elly yell, "Hey Tex!!!" upon his arrival. I always wanted he and Dorothy to have the chance to stop and meet my parents in Texas whenever visiting their daughter in Lubbock. But now, my father has one more friend in Heaven. May God be with you!!
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    Janet (Peitzmeier)Kai

    Holstein, IA Friday, September 17, 2010 Dorothy, Diane, Garry, Bruce, Joel, and families, Was very sorry to hear of Elly's passing, my deepest sympathies are with you at this tough time. I will always remember Elly as having a quick joke or a special song. I am sure that my dad was there to meet Elly and show him the way around heaven. I am sure those two are having a great old time, dancing, singing, and just having fun. Again my sincere sympathies are with you all. Take care and may God Bless all of you!!
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    Tamara Dey

    Prague, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Willnerd family on your loss. I have heard many stories from Joel concerning his father and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. It is always hard to lose a parent but the treasured moments spent together will last forever in your memories. Please find comfort in your memories of Elwyn and remember I and my family are thinking about you during your time of sorrow. If anything needs done I can assist with, please don't hesitate to ask. Gods Blessings to you all.
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    Bill and Vaudine Mariner

    Cedar Bluffs, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 What a shock! We're so sorry to hear of Ellie's death. I remember with fondness all the fun conversations we had with Ellie. And we're so grateful that my Mom and Lawrence had a long and happy friendship with you both. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss and be confident that God knows your sorrow and will be watching over you. We send our affection and prayers.
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    Sally Hiebenthal

    Herman, Ne Friday, September 17, 2010 Diane, I know this had to be a shock. Time heals the wounds. God is by our side. I bet your girls are all grown. It was great working with you at Broadview. It has been some time ago. Hope your family enjoys Texas.
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    Deb and Sara Baucher

    Spotsylvania, VA Friday, September 17, 2010 We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Willnerd family on your loss. We have heard many great stories from Joel concerning his father and were deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Although we never met Joel's father, we know what a great man he was by his son Joel's compassion, caring for others, and sense of humor which Joel must have learned from his parents. It is always hard to lose a parent but the wonderful memories will last forever. Please find comfort in your memories of Elwyn and remember we are thinking about you during your time of sorrow.
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    Kay and Steve Ritchey

    Radford, VA Friday, September 17, 2010 Dear Aunt Dorothy and family, We were so sorry to hear about Elly's death. I want you to know that I have many fond memories of our family get togethers at birthdays, holidays, and other occasions. We wish we could be there to say these things in person, but due to the shortness of time and great distance we are not able to do that. We will be there in spirt. I am sure God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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    Lynn Siebe

    scribner, Friday, September 17, 2010 I always looked forward to Saturday mornings when I could see Elly's smiling face. He always had a good joke and a kind word. He made my work day a little brighter each Saturday. I will truly miss his smiling face and wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
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    Tim and Linda Pawling

    Fremont, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 Dorothy and family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Treasure the memories. Tim and Linda Pawling
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    Amanda Hegy (Pawling)

    Fremont, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the lose of a truely good man. I remember getting together with the family and Elly always had a smile and made the room a happier place. God bless. Josh and Amanda Hegy
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    Joan Ott Bushkofsky

    Hooper, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 The Willnerd family. Will miss Elly in the community. Always a smile and a 'Good Morning" to everyone he knew. May he rest in peace amongst the angels, and know by your faith, that God called him home because Elly was needed. Be comforted by all the memories. May God Bless.
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    Suzanne Baker

    Omaha, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 He was so much fun to golf with and we enjoyed his jokes. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Suzanne Baker
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    Nancy and Ed Leeper

    Hooper, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 So many many memories of Elly! Old timers shuffleboard at the Blue Lantern, Swedish jokes, teasing Molly while she hung out with Brent and Jamie, dancing to my Dads polka music and that smile! Heaven is just that much better now with Elly there! You do have all our prayers and thoughts as your family grieves, just because Elly now has it made, we cannot negate the sorrow. Give your self time.
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    Janis Dallman

    Fremont, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 I just wanted to tell you all how sorry I am to hear of Elly's passing. He and Randy could sure tell stories! I am thinking about all of you at this sad time. May God comfort you. Janis Dallman, Adam, and Natalie
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    Harold & Jo Ann Karl

    Fremont, NE Friday, September 17, 2010 Dorothy, Diane, Garry, Bruce, and Joel, and families: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. In all the years we knew him we never saw him without a smile. He will be missed. Gods blessings on your family during this very difficult time.
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    Susan Siebler

    Fremont, Ne Friday, September 17, 2010 I will never forget Elly and I doubt anyone will who ever knew him. He had a great sense of humor and could just light up the room. I will always remember him encouraging our band to play more polkas in church! He will be missed by everyone.
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    Lynn & Jeannine Moeller

    Kenai, AK Thursday, September 16, 2010 We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Elly. We have many fond memories of him, from doing his hay for many years, to visits whenever we saw him. We always knew he would have a story that would make us laugh. His family meant so much to him . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
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    Connie Kiefiuk

    Waterford, Mi Thursday, September 16, 2010 I never had the privilege of meeting Joel's Dad, but hearing the stories from Joel made him real. Elwyn was treasured by his son, as many times Joel would speak of spending time fishing, driving to town or just visiting. The way Joel spoke about his Dad showed how much he cared and will miss him. God bless, and my prayers are with Elwyn's family as they remember him.
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    Dorothy Smith

    Hooper, NE Thursday, September 16, 2010 I loved Ely like a dad. He was warm, loving, ornery, and full of joy. He was always full of jokes and laughter and ready to break out in song. I treasure the years we sang together in choir. My last memory of him was standing arm in arm at the back of the church harmonizing on Amazing Grace just two weeks before we lost him. God comfort his family. His passing left a hole in the heart of everyone who ever knew him. I look forward to seeing him again in heaven and I hope he doesn't kid around with the angels too much in the meantime.
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    Kim and Becki Heusel

    Indianapolis, IN Thursday, September 16, 2010 We are saddened to read of Elly's passing. He was a loving, giving, and funny man. When I used to sing for worship at Hooper Faith Church, he was always one of my biggest fans. Our prayers go out to the entire family. Kim, Becki, Aaron and Robin Heusel (and Tom who was born in Indianapolis, and never got the privilege of meeting Elly.)
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    Linda Ramos

    Vallejo, Ca Thursday, September 16, 2010 I am saddened that such a person as Elly has passed. I did not have the privilage to meet Elly but I know he was a very fortunate father to have a son who loved him and admired him so much. It takes very special person in this world to be such a wonderful and admired father. He was and still is at the front of these special people, except now he continues his job to guide and love his family from high above, amoung the clouds where he now rests. My prayers go out to the entire family.