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| I lost a very good friend today. Russ was one of the clients I always looked forward to fishing with when I was guiding in the 80's; we became friends and angling buddies since that time. He caught numerous muskies out of my rig on Pelican over the years, and took two of my favorite pictures; one of a 49" we caught in November, and another of a sunset over Pelican Lake.
Rusty Roehl was a gentle, kind man who lived to fish and hunt. He retired only a year ago.
He passed away today suddenly while working on his yard, another passion of his. We just talked yesterday about some rods he needed and set up a fishing trip.
He was Darrel's Wabigoon Lake boat partner for over 10 years, and Darrel's best friend. We shared many stories at the dock on the Goon, and at the dinner table, too.
Rusty, I will miss you, my friend.[:blackeye:] [:blackeye:] [:blackeye:] [:blackeye:] [:blackeye:] |
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| Steve - Sorry to hear of the loss. Will say a special prayer this evening. My condolences to Russ's family & friends. I hope I'm so lucky to go quickly while doing some thing I love. Celebrate the good times you had together.
Al Warner |
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| Hey Steve, It sounds as if your friend was surrounded by great friends right to the end. You have your memories, he has a place in heaven. Everyone makes out! Our prayers are with you.
Is there sales tax on new Tuffy's in heaven? [:)] |
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| My condolences Steve...I my self have been to 3 funerals since this past November + though we all pass in one way or another, it is still hard to take...thanks for sharing + I for one am grateful for the genuine caring peeps on this board. |
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| Anytime a muskie angler goes down...the world will surly miss them.
His family will be in our prayers. |
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| Steve, it must be tough to lose a friend so sudden. Sounds like you have some great memories and stories to tell and he will be greatly missed. |
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| Sorry to hear about your friend Steve. |
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| Steve, this came as a complete shock. Rusty was a great guy and will surely be missed. Just take solice in the fact that now he is fishing with his grandson (Jake if memory serves me correct) and sharing time together.
I will treasure my "Dog Turd" all the more now.
Although Rusty will be missed by family and friends, always remember that he is in a better place. |
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| steve, my condolences. That's tough to loose such a good friend! |
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| Steve,
Am very sorry to hear of your loss. A good friend is always a treasure, now you have memories to treasure. He is always with you, just look at the pic and remember. My prayers are with you and his family during this troubling time. Take care.....
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| Steve: sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, I will be out fishing tonight so just as the sun sets I will say a prayer for your friend and his family, God Bless
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| Your world must be sadder at your loss. I've been there and know how you feel, but think of him at special times , like a sunset on the lake, and smile at him as you make your last cast, for he will always be with you. I am saddened, for friends are truely special.
Mauser[:blackeye:] |
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