Merridy - Sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Bruce

Bruce Eichacker
February 27, 2008

Merridy and family-
Dana will be missed by so many. He was a wonderful friend to those around him. He was always there for the "underdog" and never hesitated to help those that needed it. I have very few high school memories that do not have Dana in them. My prayers are with you all.

Angi HoyerKnapp
February 27, 2008

Sorry to read about Dana in the paper. I remember walking to schoolNixonsometimes with him & Carrie and playing in the neighborhoodNothbrooktogether.Some good memories form the old neighborhood.

Jill Prilipp Jochimsen
February 27, 2008

Carrie, Brent, Suzanne and kids, Sorry to hear about Dana's passing. You and your family are in my prayers

Joan Meier
February 27, 2008

Dear Reth Family,
My family is so sorry for your loss. Jacob, my son's classmate has lost a wonderful person and mentor in his life. I had occasion to work with Dana and Jacob in Cub Scouts and he was always happy to be there and thrilled when his son won the Pine Wood Derby. We can't say enough about how sorry we are.
Karla, David, Brock, AJ, and Zachary Fischer

Karla Fischer
February 27, 2008

God has wrapped his arms around Dana and embraced him. I am taking great comfort that God is watching over him and he is in a better place. A piece of him will always be with me and I will embrace fond memories of Dana and all the giggles and smiles he brought to me and my girls. He is a wonderful man who loved his children greatly and took care of those he cared about. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew Dana. He will forever be missed.

Dani Thompson Metzger
February 27, 2008

I hope fond memories ease your sorrow. I had not seen Dana since high school, but he was always the nicest guy and fun to be around.

Angela Busch
February 27, 2008

The entire Reth family - I am so sorry about your loss. You'll be in my prayers.
Lisa Young

Lisa Young
February 27, 2008

What can I say, except 'I'm sorry'. Let me know if you need anything at all!
Love,
your sister, Lisa

Lisa Young
February 27, 2008

Dear Merridy and Carrie - I am so sorry to hear about Dana's passing. I know there is nothing that can ease this terrible pain. Keep all of your wonderful memories of Dana close in your heart, and know that you and your family are in all of our prayers.

God Bless,
Kary Williams

Kary Williams
February 27, 2008

I am so sorry for your family. Dana was a good neighbor and he will be missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Janet Buol
February 27, 2008

Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the art teacher at St. Pius and have taught Jacob for the last 4 years, he is a wonderful child.
My prayers are with all of you. Please know that you are being thought of.
Prayers and Hugs,
Tammara

Tammara Mitchell
February 27, 2008

Merridy and to your family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Words are just words but you know my prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time. Love to you and yours. Dorothy Locke an Old Collins co-worker.

Dorothy Locke
February 27, 2008

Merridy,

We are very sorry for you loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ted & Val

val willis
February 27, 2008

To The Reth Family, From Brad,Brian,Becky,Bev & Dee Coffin we send our prayers and thoughts to to dana's family during a tough loss.

Bev Coffin
February 27, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Merridy and the entire family,may GOD'S peace be with you in this very trying time. It is a shock to have someone so young be taken from you. Love Uncle Werner

Werner Schwitzer
February 27, 2008

Dear Reth Family, Carrie and Brent,
So sorry for your loss. I was just reflecting yesterday with Brent and the time Dana and I were in Wood Shop class at Kennedy. He was a good natured character. I hope you all recall the good memories and proceed in the light of things.
My deep regrets.

Todd Toll
February 28, 2008

Dear Merridy and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cry, hold hands, hug, then live, laugh, and love and think of happy times when everyone will be together again.

Ron

Ron
February 28, 2008

Dear Family

I was shocked to hear to hear about Dana, I can't imagine the pain you are dealing with, and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember which is surprising some of you know whyDana delivering is papers in his Moms car even though he was not old enough to drive, and those early morning talks and laughs about slam dunk. I will always remeber Dana as a good kid, and I'm very sorry for your loss. Shannon

Shannon Ashby
February 28, 2008

Dear Merridy,
You have been in our thoughts all day as we think of you and the pain that you are living with. Dana's death was a terrible shock to everyone. A tragedy such as this puts life in perspective. Your memories of the joy that he brought to your life and to the life of his children will always be with you. Though we haven't seen Dana is recent years we remember him fondly from his younger days when he gave you a "run for your money"; he provided us with lots of laughs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. May you find peace and comfort in God's love and mercy.

Bob and Sara Stark
Cedar Rapids, Iows

Bob and Sara Starrk
February 28, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Dana's family. Dana and I were friends in high school and I hold very special memories of our relationship. I have not talked to him since then but think of him from time to time.

Kristie Kiecksee Ehlert
February 28, 2008

To the Reth Family,

I am so sorry to see that Dana has passed on. I was shocked to see Dana's picture looking back at me in the paper yesterday. I graduated with Dana and Suzanne; Suzanne was actually one of my best friends in Junior High School. I have not seen either of them since high school, but the sorrow I feel for all of you is deep just the same. Keep Dana's memories close to your hearts, they will help in the days to come. Please accept my deepest sympathies during this trying time and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May God’s blessings be with you,
Carrie Hoover

Carrie Walkner Hoover
February 28, 2008

The name Dana Reth brings back good memories. We shared a kitchen in home-ec at Harding. Lots of laughter and good times.
My sympathies to the family, I wish I knew the circumstances.

Karen Mowrey Koch
February 28, 2008

Merridy,

Our very deepest sympathy. We can't imagine Dana being gone anymore than we could imagine our sons passing away. In remembering the few fun times they had together so long ago, and those cute pictures we have of him, where did the time go.
We pray that God watches over and takes very good care of you at this very sad time.
Connie & Jay

Connie Avis
February 28, 2008

Merriday & Carrie,

We were shocked to see that Dana had passed away. It is so sad when someone so young life is taken. Our deepest sympathies to you & your family.

I can't even imagine the pain you are feeling.
I was very touched to see tht you had mentioned my father in Dana's obituary.

Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.

Fondly,
Lila Cueno & Forrest Kramer

Lila Kramer
February 28, 2008

Merridy and family,
Please know how sorry we were to hear about your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa, Chris and Bailey

Lisa Ziehr
February 29, 2008

Merridy, Carrie & family, Dana's children, and Harley,
Please accept our condolences. We are so sorry to read about your loss. Our children no matter how old they are are not supposed to go before their parents. Kinda' reminds me of Dana's namesake. The Lord be with y'all and help to carry you through. God bless.
Jann & Gary Williams
Anamosa and MV grads

Jann Williams
February 29, 2008

Harley & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Sindee Adams Kell a friend of Harley's from long ago

Sindee Adams Kell
February 29, 2008

Dear Family,
I was shocked, and saddened to read about Dana's death.
Dana, Brad Sarchett, and I lived together at CedarWood Hills back in 1987. I will never forget his infectious smile, or how much he used to like the band, Honeymoon Suite. I always think of him every time I hear one of their songs.
You have my sympathy.

Dave Smith
February 29, 2008

Merridy and family-
I am keeping all of you in my prayers for comfort and peace through this very difficult time.
With sincere friendship and love.

Kimberly

Kimberly Bruce
March 1, 2008

So sorry. Sincerely, Guyla

Guyla Primmer
March 1, 2008

Reth Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Dana,may God give you strength & peace during this time & always. Kelly & Walt Zeck

Kelly Boe-Zeck
March 1, 2008

Reth family:
Please know our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Cherie Richardson Davis
March 2, 2008

Suzanne, Jacob, and family,

We were saddened to hear of Dana's death. Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Sincerely,
Al, Mona and Gabe Whitters

Mona, AL and Gabe Whitters
March 4, 2008

Dana and I had met when he bought my yellow chevy truck . We became friends after that. He was such a nice guy and he will be greatly missed.I am sorry

Braden
March 26, 2008

Reth Family, Suzanne, and children,

We were so saddened to hear of Dana' passing. Jerry and I graduated with Dana from Kennedy, and we hold such fond memories of him. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you all.

Jerry and Janean Lown

Janean Rawson Lown
March 31, 2008

I just learned today of Dana's passing. Dana and I were friends in elementary school at Nixon. I thought he was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute but he liked my friend Michelle better hahahahaha 6th grade drama. Although I haven't seen Dana since high school the news still hit me hard. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Natalie Wilson Fritz
July 16, 2013