Cindy Walters (Castillo)

I am so sad to post this email from Terry Garrelts wife today. 
Hi, I’m Terry’s wife. We just received word that Dick Garrelts is in the hospital In Lincoln and nearing the end of his earthly life and preparing to go to heaven. Mimi ask that we let the class know . Please have Rick, Jodie, Terry, and especially Mimi in your prayers as they travel through this difficult time. We don’t how to maneuver the website and so this is the only way to communicate with you all.

 Please pray for Dick, Mimi and family. He is definitely one of the good guys and will be missed by all who  knew him. Rest In Peace dear friend until we meet again!

Kathie Dobberstein (Jordan)

Bob Elliott

Tough news.  For the past 6 years or so, Dick has pushed and pushed to keep the Rowdy Section legend alive at KHS.  As a result, you Class of 70 folks  have stayed together with a jillion "minis" and us 69ers joined the fun on occassion..Thank you Dick and thank you KHS Class of 70.

Bob Elliott

KHS '69

Ron Smith

Prayers to Dick and his entire family. Blessed to have known Dick for so many years.

Kathi Geiser (Wright)

So glad we got to be with Dick for our 50+1.  He got some pinches,lots of good conversations, and he KNOWS we care about him.

Ron Smith

R.I.P. Dick. You will be missed and remembered.

Kathi Geiser (Wright)

Barb Seerley just let me know Dick passed this morning.  Sending love to his family.

Marcene Niedt (Joy)

Prayers for Dick's family & friends 

Frank Schickedanz

Rest In Peace Buddy  -  You were and are Truly Loved

FLS  (Schick)

Jerry Ohlmann

Rest in peace, my friend.  Our prayers for peace and comfort to Mimi and entire Garrelts family. 

Vicki Bissell

Rest In Peace Dicki.  I will miss our visits about life on the farm and going to rural schools but I know you no longer have to hid your pain, you are free.  Prayers for Mimi and all of the family.

Ron Smith

Carol...

Happy birthday & merry christmas to you.

Dick Kincaid

Dick's wife (Mimi) called me to give me a little update as to the circumstances surrounding his passing and to thank his classmates for their prayers.  Mimi indicated that services will be  delayed until after the First of the year due to travel logistics within the family at this time.  This could change and she will keep us informed as details are worked out.  Mimi is staying with Jodi in Lincoln at this time and is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.  A question for our classmates;  Is a post funeral service 'celebration of Life' get together something you would attend.

Sue Wise (Divan)

Thanks for the update, Dick!  I think a post funeral gathering in Dick's honor and memory would be very appropriate.  Our plan is to head south around 1/11 depending on my Mom's situation but plans can be changed.  We are having problems finding a caregiver for her.  Seems qualified people are few and far between these days.  Please continue to keep us informed.  Prayers go out to Mimi and the family.

Sue Wise (Divan)

Nice article about Cindy's husband, Tony, in the Hub: https://kearneyhub.com/news/local/tony-castillo-kicked-off-his-75th-birthday-celebration-delivering-gifts-with-the-goodfellows-saturday/article_cabe2938-66d4-11ec-b29d-b72f92c93f15.html

Jerry Ohlmann

Hello Classmates . . .

Yesterday I received a text from Jodi Garrelts asking if I would post this to the message forum to thank everyone for their kindness.  (My family and I were out in Amherst/Riverdale yesterday for a family Christmas gathering so I wasn't able to post until now.)

"Dick's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your kind words and condolences during this difficult time. We appreciate all of the caring thoughts and prayers and also all of the food. We want you to know that we read your messages to him before he passed and we know he heard them. Thank you for the good times. It means the world to us to know that you loved Dick as much as we did. We will set a date for the Celebration of Life soon. Much love, Mimi, Jodi, and Rick and Alyssa."

Carol Dennis (Bullock)

Thank you Ron for your birthday wishes!  It was lots of fun around here watching our great grandsons with their big toy haul they had and going out in the 70 degree day and having fun with them.  My daughter outdid herself with my "70" party complete with decorations, cake and some great singing of "Happy Birthday".

My prayers of comfort and peace for Dick's family and my heart goes out to them for their loss.  Dick was and always will be the best at getting our class reunited in spirit for the Rowdies and lifting our spirits just from reading his wonderful posts here on the forum.  I will always remember his sense of humor and kindness in joining others to  the "minis" he  attended when we "out of towners" showed up to Kearney.  I feel that we all will remember him with big smiles! 
 

Ron Smith

Carol was so right with her post about Dick. I scrolled back a few years reading Dick's writings on the forum. They made me laugh and smile. What a wit and gift with words and humor he had. I think a lot of us looked forward to what he had to say. There is another that we shouldn't forget  and that is Wiener Dog. I was always jealous of Wiener Dog because Dick & Mimi fed him or her like a king or queen  eating ribeye and new york steaks while I had spam and day old bread and canned beans.

Cindy Wilson (Rasmussen)

Carol and Ron,  both of your posts were spot on.  We wouldn't have all gotten together and reacquainted and made new friends if Dick hadn't started the minis.  I was so glad he could make it to the reunion I know it wasn't easy for him but that is just the guy he was.   Dick will definitely be missed by all.  We can't forget he loved his hugs 🙂.  We all have special memories with him. Oh and his Green Bananas.   Mimi and children you have my  heartfelt sympathy and prayers  

Joann Stengel (Tumbleson)

Cindy Wilson (Rasmussen)

Congratulations Ron !!!   

Marcene Niedt (Joy)

Happy Birthday Anna & Cindy

Ron Smith

Happy birthday Anna !!!

Chuck Salestrom

If anyone is interested, a live show recording of our Timberline 50th Reunion Tour has just been released at jimslestrom.com  It was a fun time for all of us.

Gary Martin

Happy 2022 class!  We were very sorry to hear of Dick's passing.  Our prayers go out to Mimi and family. He was the heart and soul of our class and will be missed. He is, without doubt, with our Heavenly Father and at  peace.  Untill we meet again my friend🙏🏻