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Willi Benz has left us

Post  Walter Pall on Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:18 am

Willi left us yesterday after many months of struggle. We lost a great one.
Willi, we will not forget you.



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Post  Guest on Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:36 am

That is sad news. He will surely be missed by many.

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Post  Yvonne Graubaek on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:10 pm

It is with tears in my eyes, I read this message.
Willi and Gudrun both became very good friends of mine, in the last few years, and I will miss him.

My thoughts now go to Gudrun, hes vife and best friend through a long life.

Kind regards Yvonne


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Post  JimLewis on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:39 pm

VERY sad news.

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Post  Bob Bailey on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:43 pm



R.I.P Willi,you will be sorely missed by all who had the privilige of knowing you.

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Post  fiona on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:54 pm

Very sad news indeed. Condolences to his family. Thanks for letting us know, Walter.

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Post  Mark Cooper on Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:45 pm

Very sad news indeed ..a great loss. RIP Willi.

Mark & Ritta

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Post  Hans Vleugels on Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:52 pm

He (and his work) will be remembered for a very long time. May he rest in peace...

Condolences to his family and friends.

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Post  Ed Trout on Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:26 pm


So sorry Walter,

My sincere condolences to Willi's family. He was wonderful for the art of bonsai, and one of the nicest persons I have ever met. Always a smile !! He will be missed.

Ed

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Post  Chris Cochrane on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:31 pm

Willi's influence will long be felt. Can anyone share where to post/'snail mail' condolences to Gudrun?

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Post  Rob Kempinski on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:39 pm

Sad news, Willi was a great supporter of bonsai and stone appreciation and an active member of the BCI Executive Board and director. He will be sorely missed.

If anyone wants to send snail mail condolences send me a PM and I will forward his address.

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Post  Stone Monkey on Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:19 pm

Very very sad news indeed.

RIP Willi and condolences to his family that he leaves behind

Regards

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Post  landerloos on Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:28 pm

Sad news, condolences to the entire Benz family.

Peter

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Post  Dale Cochoy on Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:57 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this.
He was such a nice and friendly man.

Dale

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Post  Robert Steven on Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:07 am

Very sad news indeed. Sincere condolences to his family. Thanks for letting us know, Walter.
He and Gudrun had been good friends for long time...

Rest in peace, my friend....

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