Memories for Catlin

From: The Ritzke Family

Carla & Mike:
Out prayers are with you and your family. Cat was such a wonderful boy always know what a great job you did raising him. He will always be in the hearts of everyone that he knew.

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From: Ahmann family

I really wish i could tell you guys i know how you feel but i dont the only thing i am able to do for you guys is be there for you in your time of need

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From: Angie Savelkoul-Heinze

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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From: Tonja Barker (Schimitz)

I was shocked when mom called and told me this was in the Rapid City Journal. I want you to know our family is thinking of yours in this time of sadness and loss. Always, Tonja Barker, Colorado Springs, Co
(Evelyn Schmitz grandaughter) (Paul Schmitz Daughter

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From: Diana Niess

Carla,I am so sorry about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and everday.

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From: Paula Moutria

I am so sorry to hear about Catlin, He will be greatly missed. My prayers and Thoughts go out to you and your family.
Love,
Paula
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From: JB & Jessica Schwartz &family

We are so sorry for your loss & hope you can find peace in knowing what a wonderful person Catlin was. We will be thinking of you and praying for you in your time of sorrow.

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From: Kim Schwinler, MSU

I want you to know how fortunate I feel to have met Catlin through Minot State University s Dual Credit program. He was enrolled in more university courses than any other high school student I worked with this year as MSU s Dual Credit coordinator. Catlin was a model student, and Karen Groninger spoke so highly of him! She and I visited on several occasions about Catlin s future plans and how his MSU courses were helping him surge ahead of his peers. Karen, his instructors at DLBHS, and I were so very proud of him for his accomplishments and for making the most of his opportunities. I can say with all honestly that even though I visited with Catlin at DLBHS just a couple of times, he made a lasting impression on me not all students do and I am so very lucky to have shared a small corner of his life. My prayers are with you.

Kim Schwinler
Minot State University
Dual Credit Coordinator

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From: Jackie, Taylor and Keenan Best

Carla, Mike, Colton and Courtney~~
You are in our thoughts and prayers! We are so sorry for your unthinkable loss.

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From: Leah Anderson

I did not know Catlin or your family. My daughter has a mutual friend of both boys. I wanted to convey my deepest sympathy to both families for this tragic loss. I know that at this time there are no words but those boys are together now taking care and watching over all of you from a view they never could before. I will pray for your families. God Bless You.

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From: Carmen J. Bachmeier

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am presently in Florida and feel so bad I cannot be there. Please know I think of you often and will always remember what a wonderful and special person Caitlin was.

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From: Sara (Egeberg) Ceynar

Mike, Carla, Courtney, and Colton....

May memories of laughter and love guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My favorite memories of Catlin seem like just yesterday when the kids all went to daycare at Shirley's. Gosh that was 12+ years ago.....Nate loved being there with Cat and Court! I remember Catlin always smiling and happy, so excited to see baby Nate.....and Mother Hen Courtney, there to keep them boys in line! I believe Cat will forever be watching over his family and friends. I hope he is giving Grandma Caddy and Grandpa Lyle one hell of a hard time now......

Hugs and Prayers,
Sara (Egeberg) Ceynar

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From: mom

Miss ya Bud

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From: David R. Erickson

Mike & Carla & Family it is so hard to imagine what you guys are going through I feel bad being so far away you guys are in my thoughts and prayers during these hard times.

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From: MIKE & SHERRI LEWIS

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW...STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS

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From: Lori Johnson

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

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From: Bob Bruhaug

So sorry for your loss I worked for DLB for 18 years .retired 3yes ago I knew of Catlin from His friends the all spoke Highly of Him. I know he will be Missed Bob Bruhaug

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From: Clark Papineau

Mike, Carla and family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you; unfortunately I will be unable to attend the service.

God Bless.
Clark

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From: Cassie Nettleton

Dear Catlin's family,
I was a DLB HS graduate of 2005. I remember Catlin as he was an 8th grader my senior year and seeing him with all of his friends at ball games or even just in the hallway. He was always smiling and seemed to be able to make any friend laugh when they needed a friend. My deepest sympathies go out to your family and may he forever be in our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!
In Sympathy,
Cassie Nettleton

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From: Melissa & Rodney Godejohn

Carla, Mike & family,
We are so very sorry about your loss. Please know that your family will be in our prayers.

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From: Megan Myers

To the Bartuska family...i pray that the lord will comfort you and your friends through this difficult time. I wish I had the words to bring some kind of comfort...just know that I am thinking of you all. All my love, Megan Myers

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From: Naomi Erdahl

Catlin was my student in 7th Grade and 8th grade Language Arts. He wore his shy smile every day, quietly participated in class and completed his work. His intelligence and caring personality was evident in everything he did. He was respected by his teachers and peers and was a friend to everyone. May your memories of him wrap around your sadness and pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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From: Leonard Ganje

Mike,you and you're family are in my thoughts and prayers..

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From: Hanna Family

To the Bartuska family:
We are so very sorry about your loss. Please know that your family will be in our prayers.We pray that the lord will comfort your family through this difficult time. I wish I had the words to bring some kind of comfort...just know that we are thinking of you all.

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From: Linda Alexander

Carla, My love and prayers are with you! Hold on to your SPECIAL memories. Catlin will always be with you. He is a shinning star in the HEAVENS! God Bless your FAMILY.

Linda Alexander

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From: Rochelle (O'Neill) Doll

Carla and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking and praying for your family.

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From: Tracy, Rita and Kayla Godejohn

We are thinking of your family at this time. Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you.

Tracy,Rita,Kayla,Robin,Michael and Abby Godejohn

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From: avis (krause) ethen & joe ethen

sorry for your loss. we have to work or we would have come.
our deepest sympathy, avis & joe

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From: Dyson family

I wish there was something that could be done, or words that would help, but the reality is there is nothing at this moment, or no words at this moment that can. However, with that said, remember God is there and hearing your cries, seeing your tears and wanting to comfort you. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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From: Darcy Duchsherer

Carla,

I am so sorry to hear about Catlin. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God must have needed another angel. Catlin and your mother will be watching over your family. Take care!

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From: The Heppler Family

We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this sad time. Godbless you ,

The Heppler family

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From: David Wilson

I was a student teacher at DLB high school and had Catlin for the first half of his sophomore year. He was in a class of only four students so I got to know him quite well during my time at the school. Catlin was a great student to have in the classroom and truly loved by all of his peers. Your family is in my prayers during this most difficult time.

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From: Richard & Edie Stark

We want you to know you are on our minds and in our prayers.
May God truly bless all of you.
Richard and Edie

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From: Marion & Gerry Steen

Our hearts go out to your family at this time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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From: Mark, Sara, and Kyle

We are so sorry for your loss. Please take confort in knowing he was a wonderful young man.

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From: Tracey and Dominick Perrone

Carla, Mike, Courtney and Colton~

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Catlin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I wish we could be there. Please know we are thinking of you all at this time of great sadness.

I only saw Catlin a couple times when you would pick up Colton. I know that Colton really looked up to Catlin. Give Colton a big hug from us.

Love~

Tracey and Dominick Perrone

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From: Jason, Denise, and Perry Kerner

Carla, Mike, Courtney, and Colton,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Catlin's first birthday party at Lakeshore when he entertained everyone by doing his "Home Alone" face. It was so cute! Even at that young age he touched many lives and it sounds like he grew to be quite the young man. He will be missed.
Love,
Denise (Schlosser), Jason, and Perry Kerner

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From: Rolly and Vicki

Dear Mike, Karla and Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and brother. There are no words that can express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Rolly and Vicki

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From: Koni Johnson Hahn

Carla and family...

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very, very difficult time! I am so sorry for your loss!

Koni Johnson Hahn

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From: Linda Tohm and Family

Carla, Mike, Courtney & Colton

I only wish I could take away the pain and heartaches or I had all the right things to say. But in my heart I truly understand that I can not "fix this" or "make it better."
So I will tell you that I know if your Love for Catlin could have changed this this he would still be with us now.
With All our Love and Prayers,
Linda, Tucker, Jeremy & Family, Jess & Family

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From: Michael Burke & Guerra Family

I knew "Big Cat" from 2004 our 8th grade year until we moved from Burlington to Kansas City last year. I use to hang out with him with Levi and Matt. He will be missed but never forgotten in my heart. Please know your son was a great friend. My family and myself will keep you and your family in our prayes. Sorry we couldn't make it to the services but know we were thinking about you all.
Michael Burke & Guerra family

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From: DONNA PEDERSON

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,GOES OUT TO YOU AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY,
STAY STRONG AND GOD BE WITH YOU,ALWAYS.
NEIGHBOR,DONNA

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From: Jude and Lisa Riley

We were so saddened to hear of young Catlin's death. Rick and Michele Helming are my aunt and uncle, and we have heard many happy stories of Catlin, and of all of Michele's family, over the years. We feel like we know you all, and we are grieving along with you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this painful time for you all.

Love,
Jude and Lisa Riley
Tucson, Arizona

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I am greatly sorry for your lose. I am friends with Brianna and I know how much it has hit her. I know it will take time but you will all make it through this.

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From: Michelle (Alba) Hessler

Carla and family,

My heart goes out to you in this hard time. God's Blessings to you and your family as you work through this.

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From: Tammy Crow (Kalmbach)

I am so very sorry to hear about Catlin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength through this time.

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From: Julie Gokavi

Mike - I was so sorry to hear about your son. He seemed very accomplished and close to his family, and you must be very proud of him. I know I speak for many of our '84 classmates in sending you our thoughts and prayers.

Julie Gokavi & Darren Dirk & family

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From: Randi Rae

i love u catman and i miss you very much and i think of u often give auntie reva and cousin brady big hugs for me and tell them i love them take care big guy ur always in my heart and on my mind LOVE YOU

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