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Robert "Bob" Van Duyse

March 19, 1929 ~ January 8, 2016 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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Message from Sheila Nicholson Haynes
January 9, 2017 8:28 AM

Sorry to hear about the lose of you father. In Sympathy and friendship, our hearts, our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family..
Message from Amy DeMeter
January 12, 2016 3:24 PM

Alison,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers your way,

Amy DeMeter
Message from Dale, Christine, Willie Schartner
January 11, 2016 8:38 PM

We played baseball for Bob. When Willie bought the bar Bob was a big help to him. I bought every car until he retired from Bob. Willie said Bob was truly the best behind the bar. We will miss him, We all will miss him. A Door County Legend. Dale T. Schartner
Message from Arvin and Judi Dexheimer
January 11, 2016 6:16 PM

Dear Alison and family,

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. Your Dad will be missed and remembered kindly. So sorry for your loss.
Message from Cheryl Herrbold Paul & David Paul
January 11, 2016 9:04 AM

He was a WONDERFUL gentleman. He well truly be missed by all. Sending thoughts and prayers.

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A candle was lit by Christine Thompson on January 11, 2016 7:39 AM
Message from Christine Thompson
January 11, 2016 7:39 AM

Sorry for your loss bob was an amazingly funny man to get to know while caring for him at Pinecrest he will be missed. Christine Thompson
Message from Chris Parent
January 10, 2016 9:26 PM

Dear Barb, Birdie, and Alison,

Thank you kindly for giving me and the Pine Crest Staff the opportunity to care for your father, Bob. I will never forget our special talks about life. Some of his quotes I will hold dear to my heart. May he rest in peace.

Love, Chris



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A CONTINUUM WREATH ON EASEL was sent on January 10, 2016

We will miss you, Big Bob. Enjoy it up there, you earned a beautiful forever and did great down here. Tell Janet and Don we will all be together again! Love, Laura and John Hollingsworth and Phyllis Busby

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A candle was lit by Kevin and Kim Woldt on January 10, 2016 8:43 PM
Message from Kevin Woldt
January 10, 2016 8:42 PM

Birdie, Barb, Allison & family:

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great man, I have many great memories of him dating back to my days playing legion baseball and enjoying the nightlife in his various entertainment empires. He always had a smile on his face and was quick to say how you been "Decker"! decades after our player / coach relationship ended. Heaven is getting another great one. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Message from Cindy Mocco
January 10, 2016 2:37 PM

Dear Alison & Family,
My very deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. I know you have many, many memories to hold in your heart. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cindy Mocco
Message from Cindy Mocco
January 10, 2016 2:37 PM

Dear Alison & Family,
My very deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. I know you have many, many memories to hold in your heart. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cindy Mocco
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A candle was lit by Ken & Kathy Phillips on January 10, 2016 2:37 PM
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A candle was lit by Monica Kaye on January 10, 2016 11:07 AM
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A candle was lit by Holly Christensen on January 9, 2016 10:57 PM
Message from Kendall Marcelle
January 9, 2016 10:06 PM

Birdie, Barb & Ali,
So sorry to hear about Bob. I still called him coach when I would see him and will always have such fond memories. Thinking of you and full of heart. 🙏🏻.

Kendall Marcelle
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A candle was lit by Kendall Marcelle on January 9, 2016 9:57 PM
Message from Stanley Zmyslo
January 9, 2016 5:46 PM

Journey well Bob. Your at the Corner Bar in the sky.
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A candle was lit by Mac on January 9, 2016 5:09 PM
Message from John and Barb mccormick
January 9, 2016 5:07 PM

Barb,Birdie and Ali-
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of mourning. Bob was a great friend and I will never forget him. We had lots of great times for many years from the neighborhood to Fitzgeralds . He will be forever in our hearts!! Mac n Barb.
Message from Missy Forry
January 9, 2016 4:04 PM

Alison,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Missy
Message from Gene and Mary Wetak
January 9, 2016 3:51 PM

We knew Bab and Loved him, as did everyone he ever met. He was a kind and wonderful man. Bob will be missed by everyone he knew. We know he is in heaven having a beer and playing cards with his friends. God loved the Lord and believed in heaven, so we know he is there.
Please except our deepest sympathy as we pray for you and Bob. Sincerely, Gene and Mary Wetak
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