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The corner of Erie and St. Joseph Streets will never be the same. Thoughts and prayers to the Lynam family.
Anne Keith
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dear Dave and the rest of the family...I don't think your Dad ever met a stranger. He was part of that South Haven charm...that magical place where we all grew up. Your Dad always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. He was a comfort. I am sorry for your loss but what a life he and your Mom lived. I think we are all better people for who our parents were and the childhood we all shared. God bless you and yours. PJ Canonie-Bubin
PJ Canonie-Bubin
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dave, Ken and family...
Barry Shanley
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
I knew Dorothy from when she worked at our store Tait's Book and Art now Bayberry Cottage. Then Ron and I lived around the corner from them for over 20 years. They both always smiled and waved from their porch as did Mr Reznick. Ron knew him from Rotary. This man was blessed by years. I know he will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies to all Wib's family.
Ron and Vandy Overhiser
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dear David ,
Kathy Shanley Petfield
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. He and my dad were great friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Mark Seiler
February 9th, 2017 at 12:00am
He was a wonderful man. Treasure your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chuck & Belinda Sherman
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
My condolences to the whole family. He & Dottie were good people and good friends of my parents. Blessings to all of you..... Kathy
Kathy Haines Dailey
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
When as a visiting Rotarian I began helping the South Haven club with their pancake breakfasts, Wib was the first member to make sure he greeted me by name and made me feel welcome with his big smile. I enjoyed going by the house and seeing him out on the porch. He will be missed.
Jill Brickman
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
Wilbur was a good man! Always smiling, with a great personality. He and Dorothy and their boys were an important part of South Haven when Jane and I were growing up. They had a lot of good times with what came to be known as the Swedish Club--with Bob and Sarah Colliflower, Sanda and Andy Anderson, Edna Calvin, Adena and Al Bauschke, etc. May the Lynam family now find joy in their great memories and be comforted by them.
Jim and Jane (Arkins) Bauschke
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
Our deepest sympathies to the Lynam family. Wib was a terrific man and considered part of our family.
Sue and Jerry Meeuwenberg
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
I worked for Wib down at the board of public utilities, he was very kind to me as a young person and willing to give me a job there. He retired a few years after I started in 1984; so wonderful that he had so many years to enjoy his life in retirement. Prayers for your family
Kathy Maxwell
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
Ken and family, Sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Ruth Erikson Speake
February 10th, 2017 at 12:00am
Dear David - I am so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. But, what a wonderful life he had! He touched so many of us in so many ways and will truly be missed. Hang on to your memories, Dave - I'm sure they are very special.
Janet Haines Ricco
February 11th, 2017 at 12:00am
Our favorite memory of Wib was the night he and Dottie invited us over for a piece of one of Wib's famous pies and Wib's sharing of his time on Norfolk Island during World War II. Wib was the only American service man stationed there during the war. He had fascinating details of the island and the war. That evening I really understood Wib's cheerful and cando attitude. It started young. He and Dottie were certainly part of "the finest generation." He was a wonderful example of how to age well. We will miss Wib very much. So sorry for your big loss, Ken and David.
Tim and Michelle Reineck
February 12th, 2017 at 12:00am
Wib never met a person without a smile or a kind word. South Haven will miss this great man. May your wonderful memories bring a smile to your face and wonderful stories to share.
Sandy and Betty Dopp
February 13th, 2017 at 12:00am
Janet, Dave and family,
Char Otto
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:00am
Wib was the kindest and most generous gentleman I've had the pleasure of meeting -- and he demonstrated these traits, each and every day, both personally and professionally. He was devoted to his family, faith and community -- and all that were fortunate to truly get to know him are better for having that experience. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Scott Randall
March 8th, 2017 at 12:00am
