THANKS FOR SERVING

Posted by A VETERAN on August 1, 2017

With warmest condolence to Bill's family. I am Devota's daughter along with my husband we want to say what a privilege it has been to know Bill and to share in his life. We never had to worry about Mom or Bill because they seemed to take care of each other and there were times when knowing that Bill's was there was comforting and helpful. Throughout their time together we shared so much during holiday's, the dinners bbq's etc... Mike has said what and interesting man Bill was and how they shared so much about heavy equipment, dirt work and cement work as they have both owned and operated their own businesses. Mike especially like the times that Bill shared his experiences in those fields. He also stated how Bill opened up about his time in the service and experiences in Korea. We enjoyed Bill coming to our home and I believe he enjoyed the horse's, dogs, and chicken too. He will be greatly missed as he only added to our family. God Bless!

Posted by Mike and Kathy Schnell on July 28, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the Gabert Family and Devota in the loss of Bill. I am the husband of Devota's granddaughter Jessica Hess. I have some pretty good memories of Bill from the few times that we spent together. He loved to talk fishing and baseball with me. I remember having a catch with him one of the first times we meet and he was still throwing his left handed curve ball. I am unable to make the trip to Rapid City from MN to celebrate his life but my thoughts and prayers are with the family and Devota.

Posted by Chad Hess on July 26, 2017