Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Every time I think of Uncle Bob, I always remember him with a big smile on his face, hearing the joy of his laughter, or the gentle kindness of his voice - and of course, he was always taking pictures!! :) He loved the Lord, he loved his family and he loved his church family at Immanuel Lutheran very much. His dedication and faithfulness to the service of others has always been an inspiration to me in my faith journey. All throughout my childhood, he was a loving positive influence in my life - at family gatherings, at school and church, and at "cousin sleepovers" with Scott and Lisa at his and Marilyn's home. He genuinely exuded a Christ-like servant's heart. My wife and children only met Uncle Bob a few times, like when he hosted/organized the Dretske family reunion or stopped to visit us in Denver while traveling - yet we all shared the same fondness for "Uncle Bob", because his loving, caring spirit was contagious. He was always the first person to send "Happy Birthday!" greetings to Karen, Luke, Sylvia and I. His smile always made us smile! We love you, Uncle Bob!! We celebrate your life! And we send blessings and condolences to all our dear cousins. May the Lord comfort you during this time of loss.
With Love, Mark & Karen & Luke & Sylvia Aalund
