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Chelsea Kempisty posted a condolence
Friday, October 5, 2012
Words can not describe the emptiness we feel, you are truely missed. I miss having our talks, and seeing you with Myla, I know how much you loved her and I will always remind her that her Grandma is watching over her everyday, I know she is too little to understand and to remember but I will do everything I can to make sure she knows who you are and how much she ment to you. We will be blowing kisses to heaven for you.
Love always,
Chelsea & Myla
Blowing Kisses to Heaven
That's what I can do
Every time I want to say
Grandma... I Love You
Blowing Kisses to Heaven
I know that you love me
I am so blessed and so thankful
That God gave this precious Grandma to me
Everyone that met her
Claimed her as their own
Gentle, so caring, so giving, so kind
And we were privileged to have her with us
For such a very long time
Now she is receiving
Blessings so deserved
And every time I think of her
I'll blow kisses to Heaven
From my heart to hers... <3
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Wayne Lee posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Christine: I miss you, you were a big part of my life. Always looked forward talking with you each day, I had someone to share who I am. We were always a great team and we told each other this many times. Part of my life is missing, trying had to fill the void.
Love Wayne you boss and friend.
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Leo H. Poettgen posted a condolence
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Beautiful and touching. little brother. After talking to you, and reading this, I wrote a poem - a little something to hold back the grief we share - I hope it brings some comfort.
Little Sister
By Leo H, Poettgen
August 4, 2012
There are no tombstones for my loved ones passed
No graves to ponder, no ghosts amassed
Waiting silently for me to mourn
No graveside tears, no grieving sojourn
No place of solace, sorrow, reflection
No religious ritual for rejection
No dour service, no requiem mass
No sour memory of days gone past
No grassy meadow, tree shaded walk
No place for inner grief to stalk
Instead they rest on lake and sea
Wind swept, floating, wafting free
To settle down upon the bed
Of ocean floor, or lake instead
And leave me grieving in my mind
But grief that mellows, passing time
To gentle memory soft and warm
Erased of hurt, bereft of scorn
Placed in soft and kind embrace
Of kindly thought and youthful face
Memories of our childhood names
Of daytime jaunts and nighttime games
When we would laugh and joke and run
Back when our lives had just begun
Memories cleansed of fight and strife
And not the stressed and challenged life
And filled with music, songs and sound
With fire circles, sitting round
Gatherings of family and of friends
Quiet talks with ears to bend
Whispered secrets, shared and kept
And overnights on which we slept
Late night games of Kick the Can
Where we hid, and sought and ran
Which we would end with shouts of glee
All-ee All-ee income free!
And sitting on the wall out front
Or stepping cross the stones in stunt
Playing Lava Lake of Fire
Beneath the swing set's towering spire
And growing up and heading out
The spreading of our friends about
And gathering again in party mode
At apartment or a friend's abode
These are memories I choose to keep
To lock them safe and hold them deep
And returning to them at leisure will
Stave off emptiness, my heart to fill
Forever young and happy be
In memory be forever free
And visit you in that room I will
That place in my mind that your memory fills
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Paul G. Poettgen posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
My deepest and sincere condolences to Michael, Matt, Adam, Shane, and to Christine's grandchildren and stepchildren. I share your pain and grief. My big sister was taken from us much too soon.
I have referred to my sister as Christine, Chris, Chrissy and Big Sister all of my life, but to her I have always been " Little Baby Brother". Christine has always looked out for me. She would almost call me weekly to check in on me, to see how I was doing, to say she loved me. If she didn't know where I was she would call my friends to make sure I was ok. She was always rooting for me, she was my cheerleader. I miss her very much.
I appreciate everyone's comments. They were soothing, sort of cleansing to me. I have little to no memory of my early childhood, but reading about poo-poo pants and the uninvited breakfast guest brought a flood of them back and brought a smile to my face.
Christine and I became close when we were forced to move from the neighborhood where we grew up. Mom stopped drinking, got married and moved us out south. What we left was a paradise of sorts. Leo, Christine and I were unsupervised teens in the early to mid 70's in a great neighborhood with lots of friend. The bits and pieces of that time I do remember were pretty much one continuous party. Anyway, we moved out south with a sober mother and a soon to be active alcoholic stepfather. Leo moved out as soon as he could, leaving just Christine and myself. I think that was when I became her little baby brother. We started going to Alateen (a program for the children of alcoholics) at that time and that is where we really bonded. That program helped shape us into the people we became - good caring people.
All my love Christine. I will keep you in my heart always.
Love, your little baby brother Paul.
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Timothy Michael Symmonds posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Leo, that is a very well thought out tribute to your sister. You have always had the gift of the written word. Yes, I too remember "poo poo pants" Poettgen from down the street on Wyandotte. Christine had begun calling me a couple of years ago to check up on Paul, who she loved dearly. She and I had so many wonderful memories together. She was like a sister to me Leo, you know that. I can cast my mind back to1972 or thereabouts, and remember the times when I would just wander in the back door for an univited breakfast! Christine just thought that was so funny! Remember that? Blueberry pancakes if memory serves! I began making it a repeat for years to come! You all are my other family. Chrissy was always a bright and happy girl. She was also very attractive and witty. Hell, with what she had to put up with, she had to think on her "feety" I can remember playing kick the can, she was always so quick! My heart goes out to her husband Mike, whom I don't know, but admire for his courage and strength.
I never knew any of Christine's children, but like most parents, heard her talk of them and know she loved them and did her best for them. I too, can go to that special place to see John and remind him of the time he smashed my finger in the door up to the attic. My middle finger on my right hand still bears the scar, a crack every time my nail grows as well! I have also reminded him of that is why I wouldn't take John as my confirmation name and ended up as Timothy Michael Michael, and not Timothy Michael John! So many things come to mind. Christine was key in getting me my first kiss ever with Kitty up the street. She probably turned my life around! LOL!!! Anyway, God Bless all you wonderful people for the impact you have had on my life. Christine may you rest in peace, and you are missed. I know that you are wiping the tears off my heart and everyone's who truly loved you. I can't believe you are gone now.... life is short, love all you can.
Tim Symmonds
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Chris Symmonds posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends, of which I am one. I knew Christine since she was 2 or 3 years old. We lived up the block. Hadn't seen her in years, but I miss her. That void is never filled, but we will carry on as best we can. Bye Christine.
Chris Symmonds
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John Jensen posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to her husband and immediate family, to Gretchen, Val, and Paul, and to you Leo. Christine's loss was unexpected and she will be missed my all those she loved and who loved her.
Though I have not had contact with her for many years, I can still picture her as the young girl I watched grow up into a young woman. My fondest memories are of the trip to the Liberty Memorial with her, you and Paul and of the time we all spent together at your Grandmother's house, especially Christmas.
God Speed Christine, may you rest in peace.
John Jensen
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Leo H. Poettgen posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I'd like to offer my heartfelt condolences to my sister Christine's immediate family in Clearwater, Florida: Her husband Michael Johnson, her sons Matt, Adam and Shane, her grandchildren and stepchildren. You were her happiness and her life. I know you are devastated. I am, too,.
It was far too early for my little sister to be taken from us. Christine and I may have grown apart over the years, due to distance and the fact that we were very much alike - and, so, always seemed to do battle when we were together or talked. But that doesn't diminish the loss, it, in fact, intensifies it.
Christine touched many people's lives. She was a giver and a caretaker, and a fighter. She would fight for what she thought was right, and was always ready to go to battle for her friends. She will be deeply missed by those that she took into her life. I will miss her.
I will remember her for her spunk, humor and energy; for our shared memories and childhood together, for the friends we held in common, and the people we shared in our lives.
When she was a baby, and I was a toddler - I couldn't even pronounce her name - or even her nickname. The family - my parents and older brothers and sisters, called her Sweetie. I called her Feety. Best I could do with no teeth, I guess - and the name stuck for a long time - it was my term of endearment for her. Feety.
John, our older brother (rest his soul) - always the antagonist, called her Poo-poo pants -shortened to Poo-poo. She hated that - despised it - so, of course, he called her that all the time.
She was Sweety, Feety, Poo-poo, Chrissy, Chris, Christine and, when in trouble with Mom, Christine Jane. Always the middle name when you had crossed the line. I think that's what middle names are for - to let you know when you are in big trouble.
Christine battled many things in her life - and her life was not always an easy one. She went through many hardships, trials and tribulations. And she always came out slugging and fighting back. She fought for a better life - and won. She was happy. She loved, and was loved very much by her husband, Michael and family - and was very happy in Clearwater. This much I know.
Her battles are over now - she can rest, happy in the thought that she will be remembered and loved, and missed.
Christine will join her mother, Arlene F. Poettgen-Higgins, her father Donald L. Poettgen and her brother, John Craig Poettgen in the afterlife - if there is such a thing. John, I am sure, will welcome her with a hearty "Welcome home, Poo-poo." That would be just like him.
I have constructed a room in my head, a place reserved for good and warm memories of Christine - my Feety. I plan on letting her have it, rent-free. It is right next to some other rooms I let out. Right next to John's, Mom's and Dad's. I can visit there when I want, and take away memories, leave memories, and commune with her, when we are at our best. It's a safe place: warm, cozy and comfortable. She can visit anytime she wants.
The Beatles, in the song 'The End', said it best: "And, in the End - The love you take / is equal to the love / you make."
She will take a lot of love with her, I am sure.
Rest in peace, Feety.
Leo H. Poettgen
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