Dr Todd and Family,We are so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your father. May your memories of him keep him alive in your hearts and minds during this difficult time.Phil & JannTodd, just remember you will see him again, he is only a breath away - Jann

Dear Mark & Family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. My thought and prayers are with you during this sad time. Sincerely, Alice Catalano

Dear Todd and the entire Lendvay family,I am so sorry you are experiencing the passing of your father and husband. It is a worldly task for which we are never fully prepared. To the three bothers I speak specifically: I myself lost my Dad in the Spring of 2008. I know all too well the feelings of loss I hear you convey. Although I didn't know Bob, I feel a sense of closeness to him through my friendship with Todd. The fathers and we, as their children, share many similarities. My Dad, too, was a seasoned Captain. He started at the helm at the young age of 12 and never looked away from the wind after that. Like your Dad, everyone in the marina knew his name and face. Our two "pops" would have been pals I'm sure. Similar to you, my Dad had 3 boys...three brothers older than me. I can say this for sure: there is no greater pride than that which a Father carries for his sons and from listening to your words, it's clear he raised 3 remarkable men. It's remarkable to feel pride and respect for a man I didn't even know but I "get it". Anyone who grew up with the sound of gulls in their ears, wind in their hair and water in their veins "gets it". Your Dad will live on in calmer, less turbulent waters and I pray you all find peace in the memories that remain. As I often say at times like this, "Your Dad will be missed but never forgotten." Mark, Todd and Joel...NEVER stop sailing.

Dear Dad: Words alone can not describe the painfully feelings that have overwhelmed me since your passing. I try to reflect on the positive aspects of our lives together, both as an adolescent and as an adult. We have so many vivid memories of family time shared with you, whether it be the holidays, birthdays, special events, or our favorite play time – SAILING. The years sailing with you have not only taught me about sailing, but life in particular, and how to live a life to the fullest extent, both as a committed husband and a giving father. Father Savage made a reference this week that the biblical scripts focused on water and boats, something that Jesus and the Disciplines master in the days – Jesus and The Fisherman Story. I now reflect on every sailing season and how we would prep the boat in early Spring, immediately followed by a launch at the first sign that the snow and ice were melting. Although the last couple of seasons kept getting later in the Spring and perhaps our drive for an early launch wasn’t has exciting as past years, I attribute this to the fact that after 35-years of crewing for you, we mastered the nautical aspects of boating – be there, done that! As you know docking at the same marina for 26-years is considered a legacy, something that neither the Lendvay Family won’t forget, nor any other boater north of Chicago Harbor can or would achieve. The next time that I sail and toss of the bow and stern lines from the dock a sense of emptiness will engulf and overwhelm me. The routine of entering State Street Bridge with a tip of our hats to the Bridge Tender followed by Main Street with another tip of our hats, and subsequently entering Lake Michigan, will result in a lonely experience for me. But as I look out upon the water and see Wind Point Lighthouse to the port, along with pristine White Sea Gulls crying out from overhead, I know that you’re still sailing with us from above. As we go forward over these next few days and the family prepares to enter your final destination into the GPS (42.36.677 Latitude by 087.49.502 Longitude – final resting place), we know that you’re already entering your next destination for the Southern Cross. As you begin your next journey Dad, we pray that you sail safe and free, with the sun and wind upon your face. The Son of Son of Sailor by Jimmy Buffet is something that I’ll educate and teach Nathan about, to ensure that he has the true meaning of sailing and live overall. Todd, Joel and I will take care of your first mate (Mom) and perhaps we’ll get her out on the boat to “dip the rail” in an effort to get you to laugh from above. Dad, I love you, I’ll miss you, and I honorable appreciate the time, passion and love that you’ve provided all of us, but most particular, teaching me how to sail for over 35 years. God Speed Captain!

Words will never come close to comfort you in this time of sorrow. However, know that he is with you more now than he ever was before. Be it the wind that cools on a warm day, the smile you catch in a strangers face at just the right time or the laugh from nowhere that changes the day. He will always be there for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we celebrate the spirit we will all miss

Dear Mark, Your father must have been an extraordinary man to have raised a son like you. We all miss you in Milwaukee, and speak of you often with kindness and gratitude. Bless you and your family. Donna and Jim Goetz

The rhythmic beats of Gods created nature have finally called you loud enough to finally bring you to our father in heaven. We have said our goodbyes to you in this worldly form. You've thrown the last of your stern and bow lines, raised full sail and tied off the wheel in your solo voyage. We soon will bid your God given vessel goodbye for the final time in the flesh. It is now certain that you have caught a strong and steady Nor Eastern wind that was created just for you to ensure you'll arrive in his Kingdom just as he has planned for you. We will stand as long as we can, watching intensely as your masts fade away from this world providing us with our last visual glimpse of you. We will morn our loss of you for the rest of our lives as the imprints in our minds, hearts and souls will stay with us until we see you again. You have been a dignified, dutiful, and faithful husband father to us and we are grateful to both you and God for that. As a father, You taught us to set our own courses towards safe waters and held firm on your tac's with us even when we foolishly sought out stimulating, enigmatic storms only to find out later in life the value of the lessons/directions you held us firm too. You taught us to take on and talk back to the seemingly relentless forces life inadvertently summons up from time to time. Through our observations of you we learned to hold firm the course for what we believe in and to provide safe harbor for those you love as well as those unfortunates who are in the midst of unmanageable storms. Our shared journeys and destinations with you will live with us in our thoughts in dreams. Your wake will forever rock us comfortably as you have taught us well to proficiently set our own courses in life now. We will proudly and zealously protect your loyal first mate as she too waits for Gods rhythmic calling. Until the time comes for each of us to join you, we will re-live our joint, shared journeys and port calls with you in our minds and tongues. As we continue to set new courses and brail life's offerings, we ask that you continue to look over us as we attempt to continue your legacy of unshakability, dignity, loyalty, love and unrelenting faith. In all that you have done for us during our shared life's voyages, we are truly grateful to God that we have been able to ride the same sloop with you as long as we did. May you go in peace dear father and may you be in permanent peace in his care. We have loved you dearly in this life and will continue to love you in spirit. Until we meet again again dear father. Todd Lendvay

Dearest Marilyn and Family: I don't think we can put into words how sad we are about Bob's passing. The only thing that can make all of us feel better is knowing that Bob is in the arms of the Lord and at peace. We became family through you and Bob's loving Son Joel, and share our precious Grand Daughters Lauren and Alyssa. Bob will always live on through his family and will never be forgotten. Our Deepest Sympathy and Love.

Mark, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. Know that you are a good son and have the respect of so many.

I just got an e-mail from my sister Alice Goers in Cleveland, Ohio notifying me of Bob's death. I live in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It has been many years since I saw Bob, but I kept in touch with his sister Linda. My younger twin sisters were flower girls in Bob and Marilyn's wedding. I am sorry to hear the news about Bob. I will keep you in my prayers. God watch over your family.