My grandfather always seemed almost larger than life to me. He was exactly who a grandfather should be: wise, strong, practical, with a rich, warm voice that could be tender when he spoke to children. He seemed impossibly sturdy; I especially appreciated his Midwestern values and work ethic 
He was always a fixture in my life, a constant anchor to home, family, country wherever I might roam. I'm so glad my sons and husband had a chance to meet him. We are so blessed. It's hard to imagine a world without him.

Love Denise, with Mark, Anders & Adrian

My godfather, a very stoic man.  I was fortunate enough to touch a more tender side of him. When I was a child we would visit atleast every Christmas. We would walk in with everyone exchanging hugs, and then all of us would sit and enjoy eachother's company.  Dee would always hug me and then I would sit with him, and he, every year, would sing me a Christmas carol.  Just to me.  And I would feel so special.

In the last few years since the death of my godmother (who I was blessed to have a very close relationship with throughout my life), Dee and I have spoken often and I would say we had become friends. He loved his family! We spent hours talking about all of you, and he would tell me great stories about the love of his life, Francis. 

Francis and Dee were a great gift to have in my life.

I will miss him greatly, my prayers are with you all.

He was an old fashion father,  stoic and firm and always consistent.
He set an example for us,  through the hard times and better ones,
and was always there to support us.  He missed Mom greatly and talked
about her frequently.  I am glad I could spend as much time as I did with
him in these past years. I will miss him greatly.


A strong loving father - old school.  Lived a long life and was always in charge.  Not too many of them, but I wouldn't know because he was my father.  

After so many years with my father, it is hard to imagine he is not here now.  

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3 enero, 1921 – 4 junio, 2018

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