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Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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heidi bobela mellin posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
This was a lovely and fitting tribute to a truly rare man.
I will miss him dearly.
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C. Blair Law posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Cheley and family....You may know that Bill was one of my very best adult friends...we go way back to the Snow Ridge days where we three (Bill, Rudi Kuersteiner and myself) built that first (and only) motel of our careers...Oh the wonderful skiing days, the parties , and all the other fun things that we young married couples did...
Anyway we kept in touch even into the days when Mary and I were living and working at Gorsuch, Ltd in Vail... Gosh, how we all will miss Bill..he was truly a wonderful friend, and a great example ..
Our condolences to you all and to Doug...
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Lisa McKenna Walker posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Dear Cheley & Family, I absolutely adored your husband! As you know he was the most kind hearted, generous man on the planet! I fondly referred to him as Santa Claus and always called him that as if it were his name. Do you remember the story about him picking up a hitchhiker coming home from the PALACE I sold him in Tupper Lake He befriending this man,although I gave him hell for picking up someone, but Santa ended up giving him his old skies! Santa will be missed by many!
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Rich Matelski posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
My condolences. I met Bill when I was a teenager working in my fathers shop. Bill was our K2 rep. I remember him being very kind and was very patient and informative to a kid who was trying to learn the business. I seem to remember him living in Rutland at the time. I haven't seen him in years and really didn't know him well but whenever I think of that era in this business, Bill always comes to mind.
Rich Matelski
Matt's Sporting Goods
Haverstraw, NY
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Margaret and Jody Fadden posted a condolence
Monday, December 7, 2015
Cheley. We are saddened to hear the loss of Bill. He was a great man! He was intelligent, witty, soft spoken but always got the point across!! Reading his obituary, we never knew all he had accomplished. In the last year or so, whenever we spoke, he always expressed how he wanted to take care of everything for you before he left this earth....always concerned about you, Cheley...such great love. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Jody and Margaret
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Peggy Christe & Bob Wilson erie sport store posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2015
Cheley
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were blessed to know such a wonderful man as Bill.
My first professional rep, Always great advice, a smile and a few laughs.Personal time at every show, Wonderful memories.
Peggy and Bob Erie Sport Store
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Kass Hanford lit a candle
Thursday, December 3, 2015
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My heart is with you all. A great man, he will be missed by so many!
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Nancy Scanlon posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Bill touched everyone he met and was loved by those who spent time and worked with him. He was a man with tremendous vision, always a little ahead of his time. A true pioneer with a smile, handshake and hug for all. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all of us. Hope he's carving some big turns in the sky!
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Brad Bunker posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that you and the world has lost Bill. He was such a great guy that everyone loved. He is so lucky to have lived such a full life the way he wanted to live it. I am sure he is looking down and is so pleased with the way he passed. May we all be so lucky. He will be missed and remembered by so many for decades to come.
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Ed Fry posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
I can still visualize Bill selling me my first ski sweater at the Swiss Ski Shop. Bill was a beautiful skier and great salesman. Those were the days in Turin- a lot of fun and camaraderie.
He will be missed.
Ed Fry
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Heidi and Billy Humes lit a candle
Thursday, December 3, 2015
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Richard McNamara posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Billy's passing brought back a flood of memories of a wonderful guy who inspired all he met with his down to earth grasp of what is truly meaningful in our lives. He was a key ingredient in the birth of K2, helping to build the Company into the American icon it became.
Always fond thoughts and he will live on in the hearts of all who had the distinct honor to know him.
Mackie
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Dick Kaltenbach posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Cheley,
Very sorry to hear about Wittso. Great man, had many great times playing racquetball. He will be missed.
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Carol (Sayers) Piwko posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
To Wittso: Thank you for being a mentor and best friend for my daughter, Jennifer. I truly believe she now has a new best guardian angel protecting her.
Thought and prayers for all......
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Margie Bell posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss, great times in the ski industry. You will be missed...
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Diana and Darrell Karl posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Cheley and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a very special man and will always be remembered.
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Katie boone posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Chelley, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. May all the beautiful memories and deep love ease your loss.... Witso was an incredible guy who shared so much with so many. RIP
Katie
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Tim Cummiskey posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
I have known Bill for many years through the ski business. I was very sad to hear of his passing and will miss him very much.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
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Keith Apple posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Bill I'll miss you..... I all ready do. You walked into my life when I was just 19 years old (46 yrs ago) at Bristol Mt. You gave your Spademan binding clinic and when you were done I knew what I wanted to do. Be like you and work in the ski business. The days of skiing together at Snow Ridge and Whiteface are still fresh in my mind. The late nights of downing a few and solving the problems of the ski industry are memories that I'll have forever. RIP old friend.
Cheley, Terri and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Keith Apple
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RHETT COLBY posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Chelley- Deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family at this trying time.. Rhett Colby
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Robin Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a nice man. I enjoyed seeing him come into my shop. He always had so many great stories to tell and was so proud of all he had been able to do and accomplish in his lifetime. So sad, he will be missed by so many.
Robin Miller
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Bill and MaryBeth Warburton posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Dear Chel and family,
May your wonderful memories soothe your broken heart.
Bill's love for you and his family was immeasurable.
He will be missed by so many friends.
You are in our thoughts.
See you soon.
With Love,
MaryBeth and Bill
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Terri Apple posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Dear Cheley and the entire Witt family,
We are so very sad about the passing of Bill. He was such a good friend to us both for so many years and our memories and fondness will live on and we will remember many amazing times together! Our sincere condolences to you all.
Much love ........ Terri and Keith
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Elaine Morton posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
You were by far one of my favorite reps - you will be sorely missed by many, my friend...love and healing kudos to your entire family
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Les Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Bill's family. So sorry to hear of his passing. I knew Bill for all of my ski business career. He was our K2 ski rep forever and a fine gentleman. Bill was such a nice person to deal with and was one of our favorite reps. We share your sorrow, from all of us at Hollyloft in Jamestown, NY
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Klaus Zimmermann posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Oh Wittso. Just opened your letter a few days ago. Rather then picking up the phone and discussing the matter at hand I said to myself, lets just let this rest for a couple of days.
And then you were gone.
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'll miss you. I'll miss our times at the Trade Shows, times spent at your house, conversations, black rattlers. We never skied together, but we sure had plans.
My son, who did not like the job I forced him into said to me as we were discussing Bill's passing that the only person that could change his frame of mind at trade shows was Bill.
I had no idea. Just shows you how great a mentor and salesman Bill was.
I could go on for a long time about all the great times we shared.
RIP Bill.
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Nancy Colon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Bill's passing. Will miss my visits, with him, talking about our love of skiing!!
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Peter Clifford posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Bill Witte was nearly as much of a mentor to me as my dad, but I will remember him as a brother or the ski industry. He could carve a high speed turn with the best and never appeared to be on the edge of loosing control. I called him "The Hugger" many hears ago because his skis just seemed to hug whatever challenging trail we shared. He was as honest and sincere a man as I was ever blessed to meet and knowing him made me a better person. I believe there are endless deep powder and groomed corduroy runs waiting for us in Heaven. I know Wittso preferred the corduroy, but I look forward to arcing some turns with him in Heaven on whatever run he chooses.
Cheley, Marsha and I send of our love and condolences.
Peter Clifford
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Rob Haggerty posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Chelley and all your family. I will always remember Bill as being a great guy and very optimistic about life. I was bitching one day about the ski business and Bill stopped me and said, "Take a step back, look around you, its not really that bad, and you don't have to put on a coat and tie every day and go to an office!!"
Thanks for the memories!
ROB
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Ray Wells posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Cheley,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ray Wells
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Laurie Colon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Thoughts, hugs & love for you Cheley and the kids!!
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Lisa Keyes posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
What A Wonderful Life! I was lucky to know him.
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Glen Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
I will always be indebted to Bill after saving my life off the French coast of St Maarten. Being marooned on Goat Island, surviving the perils, Bill's calm and knowledgeable maritime skills got us to safety.
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The Perkins Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Cheley & Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved Wittso and although we haven't seen him in many years, you're all in our thoughts more often than you realize.
Love,
The Perkins Family
