Dave and I had many, many happy times  together..............with our wives and with Dave and I we laughed so much until sometimes we cried.  I smoked many cigarettes with Dave while Dave and I had a couple of beers together (only a couple----honest!!!).  Dave you will be missed by everyone who came in contact with you........I know that I certainly miss you!  "Rest in peace Buddy....we will talk later !"
Ed Gronowski (Mokena Illinois)

Thank you Karen for the nice follow up letter to us in the park. I played poker with Dave and he will be missed!

Dad,
I have so many things I wanted to tell you,dad! Where did the time go? You where the best Father a daughter could ask for! 
Not for the material things you gave us,but all the other things. For all the little things you did. Whether it was to wipe tear to let me know how much you loved me! Or just letting me know it will be ok! 
For all the forgiving we both have had to work through,We went through just a few rough times...... You whre always there to pick me up....and you did!
                         Once a


 daughter, always a daughter
                         Through tears,fears,laughter and love...

                             Dad, You Made it!!!!
               You are in my heart forever,and always will be! 
                                         Susan  

                                                                      
              

































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Just a note to let it be known how very happy it made Charlene and Dave's Grandma O'Neal (Gillet) when they moved across the street from her own house.  It was a real joy to us all to have them close by to 7924 Euclid Avenue, Chicago.  Everything changes but memories are forever.

Facebook comment from Pastor Kyle Rasmussen: We have been praying for you this week. We are asking Jesus to bring his peace and comfort to each one of your family members.
February 12 at 10:28pm 

Thank you for the update Karen. Our entire staff are praying for you and wish we could be there for the celebration of his life. We continue to lift you up in our thoughts and our prayers
February 13 at 1:33pm

These posts from my Pastor Kyle Rasmussen really touched me as he had never met my Father, however he was sad that he could not be at the memorial service to celebrate my Fathers Life.  Thanks Pastor Kyle.

Maybe because I was the first born child, I have memories of doing things with my Dad, no mom, no little sister or brother around.  I was present with Dad when he picked up a new car, it was a Plymouth Gold Duster.  (I am sure that Mom was with him when he decided to buy it, but maybe not, guess I can't very well ask them now!) I am not sure of the year. Part of my memory was at the dealer I was given a large 'gold coin' which I still have and keep as part of my Monopoly game, I usually use it as my board token.  Later when I learned to drive, this is the car I was able to use.

Another memory is of going shopping with Dad to buy moms Christmas present, it was a dishwasher, the kind that is not built in, but a stand alone model, it sat in the kitchen in the Rialto house even though it no longer worked, it was a good work space as the kitchen counters were limited in that house.

I also remember helping Dad pick out other gifts for Mom, I am thinking they were Christmas Gifts, but they could have been Birthday gifts too.  Robes, slippers, etc.

I remember getting ready for a vacation, and I accompanied my Dad to the bank to pick up the Travelers checks, and the teller looked at me and indicated I should sign half of the checks as she assumed I was his spouse!  Dad looked young, but that was a wrong assumption on the part of the teller!

Because there were 3 kids in the family and mom was a stay at home mom, we did not do many things away from the house, we did not eat out much, nor go to the movies or other activities.  I do remember going to the Ice Capades, The memory I have is of the Ice Skate Pin I brought home, I am not remembering the ice skating so much!  

An older memory of a vacation was going to Wisconsin and staying in a cabin on the lake, I remember going in the boat on the lake and coloring while mom and dad fished. I remember fishing with Dad, I don't think he got much fishing done as one of us always had a tangled line that needed his attention.

Staying at this cabin was different as there was no TV, only a radio and I remember playing cards and games with Mom and Dad at the table.  Games were not something Mom and Dad played us with us.  I remember Mom and Dad waking us up early so we could get a head start on the journey, I remember getting up when it was still night time, and the quietness of the night as we packed up our vehicle and began our drive, I am sure I slept the entire way there.

To Karen, Sue, and Dave......my cousins,
I loved your mom and dad.  They were always so kind to me.  The pictures brought back so many memories of your home and grandma's home.  He is with them now.  God bless you and comfort you as you miss him and your mom.
Love,
Robin

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen, Sue, David, and their respective families.

To all the Nowakowski family my deepest sympathy.  I know your father will be deeply missed by you all. It's times like this that your faith and hope will pull you through.  Love is an amazing emotion that is a gift that will be with each of you always.  Love Chris

My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. You have many happy memories and they can be a lot of comfort, remembering them at those hard times ahead.  Prayers and blessings to you all.

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David Walter Dave Nowakowski

22 mars 1937 – 9 février 2014

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