Thoughts from Eileen Kuempel
February 8, 2010

Dear VanGelder family, We are so sorry to hear of Ann Marie's passing. Ann Marie was one of my dearest friends in college. We met as lab partners in a genetics class at Cornell. We quickly became close friends and were inseparable that year. After graduation we went off to separate lives, but have kept in touch all these years. I have always admired Ann Marie's energy and determination in all that she did. She was absolutely dedicated to her family and friends. She was kind and compassionate toward others, always helping however she could. She had a delightful sense of fun and adventure. I can only imagine that she was the best of teachers. I will always think of Ann Marie as one of my best friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Eileen and John Kuempel Cincinnati, Ohio

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