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Nicholas Mathias DeGross
September 15, 1933 ~ June 5, 2011 (age 77) 77 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Linden Frank
June 14, 2011 12:19 PM
Tim and Janine,
I offer my deepest sympathies to you, your brother and sisters and your mom. This is a great loss. Your father was quite a man, loving and giving to all. Again, my deepest sympathies for all of you.
I offer my deepest sympathies to you, your brother and sisters and your mom. This is a great loss. Your father was quite a man, loving and giving to all. Again, my deepest sympathies for all of you.
Message from Lyle Kuehn
June 12, 2011 10:25 AM
Goldie & family: We were deeply saddened to hear of Nick''''s passing. Knowing him for over 40 years, I considered him a good friend. He always was happy and joking when he came in the store. He will be greatly missed. Lyle Kuehn
Message from Harry Ross--Farmington
June 11, 2011 12:36 PM
Goldie
Sorry about your loss Nick was a great man and I think of both of you every Christmas Eve when I see childrens Toys.
Sorry about your loss Nick was a great man and I think of both of you every Christmas Eve when I see childrens Toys.
Message from Nikki
June 10, 2011 5:33 PM
My Dear Grandpa,
While I was not prepared for this in the least, I am incredibly blessed to have been able to spend 27 amazing years learning from you. You taught us all how to love, be selfless, follow in Christ, and live life! You were a Saint to all of us, but to see and hear stories of the hundreds of people you touched (from best friends to people who had just met you) made you even more Saintly. If I can touch even a few people in the way you did, I would feel accomplished; I will keep this as my mission.
I loved the fact that you loved the people around you so much that you would easily find a reason to throw a party! Every single Holiday was special, and that is because you made it so. While I know that the holidays will never be the same without you there, we are committed to continue to all get together, often, and sometimes just to throw a party!
You left behind big boots to fill, but all 40 of us kids, grand kids and great-grandkids will work passionately to continue your passions and make you proud.
We are so proud of you! And are blessed to be able to call you Grandpa! And I will keep smiling because that is what you told me to do; and because that it was makes life worth living! :)
I love you!
While I was not prepared for this in the least, I am incredibly blessed to have been able to spend 27 amazing years learning from you. You taught us all how to love, be selfless, follow in Christ, and live life! You were a Saint to all of us, but to see and hear stories of the hundreds of people you touched (from best friends to people who had just met you) made you even more Saintly. If I can touch even a few people in the way you did, I would feel accomplished; I will keep this as my mission.
I loved the fact that you loved the people around you so much that you would easily find a reason to throw a party! Every single Holiday was special, and that is because you made it so. While I know that the holidays will never be the same without you there, we are committed to continue to all get together, often, and sometimes just to throw a party!
You left behind big boots to fill, but all 40 of us kids, grand kids and great-grandkids will work passionately to continue your passions and make you proud.
We are so proud of you! And are blessed to be able to call you Grandpa! And I will keep smiling because that is what you told me to do; and because that it was makes life worth living! :)
I love you!
Message from Jaynee Inman
June 10, 2011 8:22 AM
My Dearest Grandpa,
The way you touched my heart and the impact you had on my life no one will ever know. That was one of the most wonderful things about you though; that you touched so many people in this world weather it was something big or small- volunteering or just a simple warm smile, you made people feel important, special, loved, and cared for. I know you are in a better place, I just wish you did not have to leave so soon. I know that you do not want an extended amount of sadness over your loss because we will see again one day and you are happily looking down on everyone you loved, but my heart is so broken Grandpa knowing I cannot tell you how much I love you in the flesh ever again. Thank you for making every single holiday so special, especially Christmas! Thank you for instilling in me the value of life, great morales, and the importance of having a relationship with Christ. I will instill in my children what you have instilled and taught me. You always put family first. I am so thankful and lucky that I had you for a Grandpa!
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, & UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN YOU WILL BE SMILING DOWN ON ME.
"LIFE IS GOOD"!!
JAYNEE
The way you touched my heart and the impact you had on my life no one will ever know. That was one of the most wonderful things about you though; that you touched so many people in this world weather it was something big or small- volunteering or just a simple warm smile, you made people feel important, special, loved, and cared for. I know you are in a better place, I just wish you did not have to leave so soon. I know that you do not want an extended amount of sadness over your loss because we will see again one day and you are happily looking down on everyone you loved, but my heart is so broken Grandpa knowing I cannot tell you how much I love you in the flesh ever again. Thank you for making every single holiday so special, especially Christmas! Thank you for instilling in me the value of life, great morales, and the importance of having a relationship with Christ. I will instill in my children what you have instilled and taught me. You always put family first. I am so thankful and lucky that I had you for a Grandpa!
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, & UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN YOU WILL BE SMILING DOWN ON ME.
"LIFE IS GOOD"!!
JAYNEE
Message from Lorraine Benson/Art Sayler
June 9, 2011 6:26 PM
Goldie & Family, Our hearts & prayers are with each & every one of you at this time of grieving.
We have such fond memories from ALL our many fun parties, Nick has been quite the LEADER of the pac to all of us. He will be greatly missed ,but, Nick would want all of us to move on & be strong, helpful,& as loving & giving as he has been to each of his many friends & family. We know he will be watching over you Goldie & family. Remember God only gives you what he knows you can handle! You learned from the best, now show him just how strong you all can be. Our love to all. Lorraine & Art
We have such fond memories from ALL our many fun parties, Nick has been quite the LEADER of the pac to all of us. He will be greatly missed ,but, Nick would want all of us to move on & be strong, helpful,& as loving & giving as he has been to each of his many friends & family. We know he will be watching over you Goldie & family. Remember God only gives you what he knows you can handle! You learned from the best, now show him just how strong you all can be. Our love to all. Lorraine & Art
Message from Darlene Menke
June 9, 2011 10:02 AM
Goldie and family, My heart and mind is wth all of you today as I feel so bad I cannot be there. My prayers and thoughts will be there all day. As I look at the clock here in AZ and think about what you are doing each minute. I feel your pain and sorrow as I recall those hours. I am so sorry for your loss and I know he will be missed by so many but never as much as you will miss him. You have such strong faith and I hope that someday you can look back and say Thank you Lord for taking him in such a peaceful way. Thank you Lord for letting me share him with you for 58 years and its okay. God Bless all of you.
Message from Ginny Flicek
June 9, 2011 10:01 AM
Dear Goldie,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your wonderful family right now and will keep you all in my prayers. It was wonderful to see you all yesterday, only wish I could of made the time to do it at a different, happier time. Funny how time slips away. You have a remarkable family. Just hearing from them, I can tell and always knew what a remarkable man Nick was. Your children, grandchildern and great-grandchildern where truely blessed to have him in their lives. He will continue to be with them through the life lessons he passed on to them. I know you all have many happy memories.
Also, I wanted to share with you that my happiest times/memories at Grandma & Grandpa''s farm was when I heard Uncle Nick''s truck come or heard someone say, "Nick''s here!" Now having a family of my own, I know what a sacrifice that was for you and your children when they were young. He spent alot of hours working very hard on the farm after his job and week-ends. Even then, I remember him smiling, humming & singing!!
Dear Nick, Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Love to you all and God''''s Blessings,
Ginny
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your wonderful family right now and will keep you all in my prayers. It was wonderful to see you all yesterday, only wish I could of made the time to do it at a different, happier time. Funny how time slips away. You have a remarkable family. Just hearing from them, I can tell and always knew what a remarkable man Nick was. Your children, grandchildern and great-grandchildern where truely blessed to have him in their lives. He will continue to be with them through the life lessons he passed on to them. I know you all have many happy memories.
Also, I wanted to share with you that my happiest times/memories at Grandma & Grandpa''s farm was when I heard Uncle Nick''s truck come or heard someone say, "Nick''s here!" Now having a family of my own, I know what a sacrifice that was for you and your children when they were young. He spent alot of hours working very hard on the farm after his job and week-ends. Even then, I remember him smiling, humming & singing!!
Dear Nick, Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Love to you all and God''''s Blessings,
Ginny
Message from ed hammer
June 8, 2011 7:35 PM
goldie, family, spouses my deepest sympathy of your loss sorry i will not be able to attend his celebration of nicks life on thursday . will be thinking of you god bless ed hammer lakeville mn.
Message from Tim & Becky McGuire
June 8, 2011 6:59 PM
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Nick was truly one of a kind. We have such great memories of him especially singing all the old songs. He was wonderful, kind, loving man.
Message from Don & Rose Mary Nelson
June 8, 2011 6:53 AM
Nick will be very missed in our community of friends. He was such a terrfic guy. He always took time to visit with us to see what was happening in our world. He was always in a good mood and you could tell that everyone that came in touch with Nick felt better after just visiting with him for a couple minutes. He made our world a better place. Our prayers go out to Goldie and the entire family. I know God has his loving arms wrapped around him and he is saying "this Nick is a saint"!
Message from Jerry and Judy Bowdin
June 7, 2011 10:16 PM
Many great memories from snowmobile club get-togethers, trips and other parties since back in the 1980''s....time flies!! nick and goldie are great friends!! we will miss him greatly. goldie--PLEASE feel free to call us anytime for any help or if you just need someone to talk to.....we care so much about you.....sincerely Jerry and Judy Bowdin
goldie--i will cherish the american flag and cross pin that nick gave to me!!!!!! i am so sorry to hear the sad news about nick. please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.....Jodi Bowdin
goldie--i will cherish the american flag and cross pin that nick gave to me!!!!!! i am so sorry to hear the sad news about nick. please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.....Jodi Bowdin
Message from Clyde and Deloris
June 7, 2011 9:22 PM
Goldie and Family
Our sympathy is with you. Brother Nick was a real trooper. We are sure he will be a great help up there. He''''ll be watching over you and your family.
He was a real treasurer with a heart of gold.
Our prayers and sympathy, Clyde and Deloris
Our sympathy is with you. Brother Nick was a real trooper. We are sure he will be a great help up there. He''''ll be watching over you and your family.
He was a real treasurer with a heart of gold.
Our prayers and sympathy, Clyde and Deloris
Message from Barbie
June 7, 2011 11:19 AM
My little Giant went out with a smile, trusting in the good Lord all the way.
He touched so many in his own special way knowing at the end of the day he loved all he could.
He pointed to God to his family and friends and leaned on his faith right up to the end. Whenever we got together he''d say,
..."Life is Good, keep smiling, tomorrow’s another day"
Daddy, I wouldn’t want it any other way, you lived life and taught us how to live it too!
Love You,
Barbie
He touched so many in his own special way knowing at the end of the day he loved all he could.
He pointed to God to his family and friends and leaned on his faith right up to the end. Whenever we got together he''d say,
..."Life is Good, keep smiling, tomorrow’s another day"
Daddy, I wouldn’t want it any other way, you lived life and taught us how to live it too!
Love You,
Barbie
Message from Jerry & Lisa Middagh
June 6, 2011 8:58 PM
Goldie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope you can find courage and strength in the wonderful memories that Nick has left you with. He touched so many hearts and lives in so many ways. He was a wonderful, caring person who will be missed by many. I just know that
he is watching over us and saying don''t be sad, just remember "Life is Good."
With sympathy,
Jerry & Lisa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope you can find courage and strength in the wonderful memories that Nick has left you with. He touched so many hearts and lives in so many ways. He was a wonderful, caring person who will be missed by many. I just know that
he is watching over us and saying don''t be sad, just remember "Life is Good."
With sympathy,
Jerry & Lisa
Message from Susan Bubany and Tom Riebe
June 6, 2011 6:57 PM
Goldie,
We are so sorry for you loss. Tom and I think a great deal of both of you and will miss Nick. Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Susan
We are so sorry for you loss. Tom and I think a great deal of both of you and will miss Nick. Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Susan
Message from Mark & Terry Jensen
June 6, 2011 5:25 PM
Hi Goldie,
Mark and I knew Nick was a "super"man and a child of God the minute we met him and saw his little badge/pin with the Christian cross - that he always wore. In his life he set an example of how a man should live with Christianity at the top of importance in his life. He will truly be missed by us earthly bound (for now) Christians. Love you Goldie.
Terry (& Mark)
Mark and I knew Nick was a "super"man and a child of God the minute we met him and saw his little badge/pin with the Christian cross - that he always wore. In his life he set an example of how a man should live with Christianity at the top of importance in his life. He will truly be missed by us earthly bound (for now) Christians. Love you Goldie.
Terry (& Mark)
Message from John, Mona and Naomi Volden
June 6, 2011 11:03 AM
Goldie - our prayers are with you and your family. This is such a sad time for all those that Nick left behind. He was a wonderful man and a blessing for our community. We know he is smiling down on us from heaven with his constant smile - but we are sad to no longer have him in our midst and know you will miss him greatly. We were so lucky to have known him. The Volden''s
Message from Dave, Lisa, Nick and Kelli Stifter
June 6, 2011 10:21 AM
I cannot even find the words to tell you how greatly he will be missed. He was a wonderful man and all of you can be so lucky for the life you had with him. He was a great person that would do anything for anyone. We hold him and all of you in our hearts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and may you find comfort in one another and all the friends that are here to support you at this time.
Message from Clint
June 6, 2011 9:29 AM
He may no longer be with us but his teachings, memories, and his hard work still stands today. Be that in his house on the hill or at the local camp he loved to work at so much.
The new comers to our family may never know him, but he lives on still thu us today. Teachings are never forgotten, the ones he has helped will still be grateful, and we will never for get him.
Message from Cindy Meyers
June 6, 2011 8:09 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He was one of the best! I remember him faithfully taking care of Grandma's home and yard for 20 years (not many people are that devoted) and so many other wonderful things he did - including being such a great husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will be missed. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine on him. Amen
Message from Stanley & Hazel Johnson
June 5, 2011 11:13 AM
Just wanted to say to our friend Goldie, we feel really bad for you for such a loss.
Nick will be missed a lot by many of your friends. Including Stan and myself.
We will always remember all the great times with you and Nick.
You take care and God Bless you and all the rest of the family. Stan and Hazel
Nick will be missed a lot by many of your friends. Including Stan and myself.
We will always remember all the great times with you and Nick.
You take care and God Bless you and all the rest of the family. Stan and Hazel
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