Our love to Marietta and Bill and Janice

Junior was my Dad, Ralph Shumate's cousin. He came to the hospital last September when Dad had pneumonia. I really appreciated that and I know Dad did too. They were also the same age. I'm sure they had alot of childhood memories. I'm so glad they got to see each other in Dad's last days.Junior was a great man with alot of accomplishments in his lifetime. I will never forget his kindness.

Struther, it has been an honor knowing you !! We remember when we met you at Reihle Plaza to hear the Lafayette band in the summer. We knew you and Marietta were very special people and have enjoyed knowing you and being in your home. You always made us feel welcomed and we enjoyed your friendship and hearing your experiences. The old saying is, " When a senior citizen passes, a library passes with them." We believe it is that

Struther, it has been an honor knowing you !! We remember when we met you at Reihle Plaza to hear the Lafayette band in the summer. We knew you and Marietta were very special people and have enjoyed knowing you and being in your home. You always made us feel welcomed and we enjoyed your friendship and hearing your experiences. The old saying is, " When a senior citizen passes, a library passes with them." We believe it is that way with your passing. We know you will be greatly missed and want to thank you for your life and what you have given to so many people. May you rest in peace. Friends, Dave and Marlene Wilhelm
P.S. I know you were known by the name of Junior but I always preferred to
call you by your given name, Struther, even from the get-go. I know I'm weird but that's just the way I am. Dave

Dear Rob: I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. With deepest sympathy, Willie

Hey Pop! I will totally miss you so much...I had so much fun playing Wii bowling with you when i came to visit you a year or 2 ago..You beat me every time..grr...hehe! You are an awesome dude! You made me feel like a "daughter" to you, loved me for who I am and very welcoming me into your home...Love ya lots, Pop!! Go play cards and wii bowling with the Angels!
Miss you! <3>
Love, Terry

You will still never beat me shooting black birds!! Thanks for all the wonderful memories and I am sure I am not far behind you!

We will miss you.

Dad, How do I begin to tell you how much I am going to miss you from our talks to playing wii together! You always loved me even when it was hard to love, you always gave me advice even when it was hard for me to hear it, you always were there even when it was hard to be there. I love you today and for ever, I am now going to try to follow by example and

Dad, How do I begin to tell you how much I am going to miss you from our talks to playing wii together! You always loved me even when it was hard to love, you always gave me advice even when it was hard for me to hear it, you always were there even when it was hard to be there. I love you today and for ever, I am now going to try to follow by example and be strong even though I know it is going to be hard too. Thank you for coming into my life and being the best Father you could be! You will be my now and for ever my Hero and Inspiration. I can only hope to make you as proud of me, as I was Proud of being your daughter! Love you Forever Lisa

I once read a poem titled "The Dash". The dash was the between the year born and the year passed that is marked on the headstone. It was stated that the "Dash" was the important part of it all, not when you were born or when you passed, but how your life was inbetween. Just from reading about your father Rob, and his life; all the children, schooling and all the many other accomplishments in his life, I can tell

I once read a poem titled "The Dash". The dash was the between the year born and the year passed that is marked on the headstone. It was stated that the "Dash" was the important part of it all, not when you were born or when you passed, but how your life was inbetween. Just from reading about your father Rob, and his life; all the children, schooling and all the many other accomplishments in his life, I can tell instantly that he had a great "Dash" one that gives a child instant pride, wonderful memories and stories to tell granchildren and that is what is most important. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family thru this difficult time.

Be safe and God be with you....

Chris

Rob, I am truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. i extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time
I know first hand how profound a loss it is when you realize that Dad will no longer be in your life. I can tell you though that the very best way to mark his passing is by filling your mind with all of the wonderful memories you have of happier times.
Your Dad was true

Rob, I am truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. i extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time
I know first hand how profound a loss it is when you realize that Dad will no longer be in your life. I can tell you though that the very best way to mark his passing is by filling your mind with all of the wonderful memories you have of happier times.
Your Dad was true American Hero and will always be remembered that way !
My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all of us who share your loss

In Deepest Sympathy,

Beverly Burns (Rob & Deborah's friend)

Dear Dad,
Thank you sooo much for picking me from the orphanage in Japan. You could have picked any body else, but you chose me, and because you chose me, you changed my life forever. I went from an orphan to your son, a proud son! You taught me a lot, from the taste of vanilla and Crisco as a little boy, to more important lessons of life as an adult. Not only are you an American hero, but you're my

Dear Dad,
Thank you sooo much for picking me from the orphanage in Japan. You could have picked any body else, but you chose me, and because you chose me, you changed my life forever. I went from an orphan to your son, a proud son! You taught me a lot, from the taste of vanilla and Crisco as a little boy, to more important lessons of life as an adult. Not only are you an American hero, but you're my hero and always will be. Every time I see or hear an airplane, especially a military plane I'll always think of you watching over us. I'm going to miss you, and I'll always love you.