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Yooper

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Maybe some people have noticed, but I've been quiet since Thursday of last week.

My dad was found deceased on Thursday evening, when he didn't show up for bowling night. He was 69, and this was very sudden. Shockingly sudden.

I flew to Ohio to be with my family and make arrangements. We buried him today.

Some of you know, via Facebook and a few quick posts. But for anybody who PM'd me and didn't get a response, please know that it was because I just have been overwhelmed with things and my family is my priority.

My dad was the most honest and ethical man I ever knew. He was quiet and unassuming, and a simple person in so many ways. I'm in shock, and in mourning.

I spoke today at his funeral, so that we could say our goodbyes to him. He was widowed at 35 years old- 34 years ago! He was a single dad, before "single parent" was even in common lingo.

He called my beer "that homebrew ****", unless it was a cream ale. But he drove me to beer bars when I visited, and went to some breweries with me and some homebrew stores.

He loved his family, and especially his grandkids. My family is devastated. He will be greatly missed.
 
So sorry to hear about this, stay strong, you will get through it.
 
My condolences Yooper. Hope you and your family can be together during this time.
 
My words will offer nothing. But I am sorry nonetheless. Best wishes to you and your family.
 
Losing a parent is very tough, no matter the age. I'm very sorry for your loss.
 
It sucks getting old since it seems that you attend more funerals. But the hardest ones are the ones for your parents at least that has been for me.

Hugs for you Yooper and I hope the best for you and your family
 
Sorry to hear of your dads passing. Sounds like he was a good man. My heartfelt condolences to you and yours.
 
Sounds like a good man, the kind I hope to be.

It's tough to lose a father, I'm sure he's in a good place.

Sorry for your loss.
 
Sorry to hear about your father Yooper... Mine died over 15 years ago and I still miss him. It wasn't as sudden as with you, but it sucks all the same.
 
Yooper, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers and support go out to you and your family. If there is anything you need, we're all here for you.
 
Lorena,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You have been a pillar around here, so the least we can all do is offer you warmth and hugs and thoughts and prayers for you and your family as you go thru these trying times. I lost my dad a while back and while no relationships are identical, I can certainly understand your loss.

My best for you and yours.
 
Sorry for your loss.

Seeing the product of his parenting, he must have been an outstanding man. It's so hard to loose family members. Even harder to loose the family members we love dearly.

I'll lift a cream ale in his honor.

~Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
 
It is never easy. Hopefully he didn't Suffer.

My mom died around the holidays. Can't say for sure, but it seems to make it harder with all of the holiday reminders and commercials.

Sorry for your loss.
 
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