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Condolence From: Pat O'Rourke
Condolence: So sorry to hear about cousin Bill's passing - but am also confident that there was a raucous and joyous O'Rourke reunion in Heaven. Altho we cousins haven't kept in close contact thru the years and are separated by many miles, childhood memories never dim and I'll always remember visits to Uncle Corney and Aunt Lois' farm and the fun we had with Bill and all then. Rest in glorious peace Bill - and give your Uncle Sy and Aunt Jeanette a loving hug from me!
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: chuck rhein
Condolence: It started out by exchange visits and I am sure that Jo(my mother) and Lois(Bill's mother) were pretty excitied to be relieved of their son for a little while. Bill and I spent hours "riding" uncle bud's motocycle in tha granary--and comic books--Bill had a ton. Bill started our early in life being kind and generous, as he would let be take a few home, if I would return them. When we got our BB guns, we hunted until the sky was quiet of sparrows and piegons. There was Sunday School, grade school, high school. Lots of great memories--Great Guy and friend to grow up with. I am sorry for your loss. Chuck Rhein
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Jeffrey
Condolence: I'll remember two things; how loving you and your wife were of Thomas in his great moment of need, and how you marched with us when the teaching profession was attacked! You are a great man and an even greater father!
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Dave Vollmer
Condolence: Donna & Jim, Diane & Ron.

So sorry to hear, I remember him well in HS. Please accept my condolences.
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Daniel Carmody
Condolence: I had the pleasure of scouting with Bill at St Anthony's. We spent many summers at scout camp and weekend reteats. He was a stand up guy and great scout leader. The scouts loss a great leader. The world is a better place because of Bill and what he in still in those Scouts from ST Anthony's
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Dan Carmody
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Jeffrey
Condolence: I'll remember two things; how loving you and your wife were of Thomas in his great moment of need, and how you marched with us when the teaching profession was attacked! You are a great man and an even greater father!
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Thomas O'Rourke
Condolence: Hi Dad!
I was at work the other day and remembered I have this Robin Yount bobblehead at my desk and sitting next to this bobblehead are 2 ticket stubs to that game where he hit his 3,000th hit. I would give anything to relive that moment with you. I'd make sure to turn that 15 minute standing ovation into well....however long they'd keep County Stadiums lights on for us.

Love ya, Dad!

Tom
Saturday September 10, 2016
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