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Charles Follett Obituary

Follett, Charles N. "Laddie" age 94, of River Forest, IL, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Jensen), loving father of Kent A. (Julie) and Ross C. (Kaaren) Follett, devoted grandfather of Linda Jean (Daniel) Melin, Matthew (Jill) Follett, Jesseca Grassley, Sharon (Kerry) Dotson, Candace (Francis) Gentille, Thomas J. D'Anza, great-grandfather of 13, great-great-grandfather of 2, dear brother of the late Dwight, Garth and Robert Follett. President of Wilcox and Follett Company and one of the founders of the Follett Corporation. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8:30 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, where services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Audubon Society, 5801-C N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60646, are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2006.

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David & Mary Jo Murray

January 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Follett family. May you find God's gracious and everlasting love in every precious memory of Laddie.

Lynnae (Melin) Yates

January 26, 2006

Linda,

I am so sorry I could not make it to the visitation or the funeral. We are thankful your visa made it in time for you to be with your family for such an important day. We are praying for you and your family.

Lee Kesselman

January 25, 2006

Jean, Doug and Family,

My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of remembrance. May you find peace in your memories.



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Kermina Lacy

January 25, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Follett family.

Annia Schwartz

January 25, 2006

Linda,



I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for continued safe travels. I give praise & thanks to him for having things fall into place so you could get there. With much love.

J Philip O'Hara

January 25, 2006

Laddie,



Smelt fishing with you nights on the lake front and sailing together off Shorewood in your catamaran are amongst my fond memories of those years in Chicago.

You family is in my prayers

Robert J Messinger

January 25, 2006

Goodbye uncle Laddie, We Love you.

Bob & Carol Messinger.

Mary Moring

January 24, 2006

May you all find comfort in the love of your family at this difficult time.

Carol and Scott Anderson

January 24, 2006

Linda,

What a testimony to God's power and grace in enabling your visa to arrive so quickly. May your time with your grandmother be precious beyond words. We are praying for you each step of your journey.

Donna Lebovitz

January 24, 2006

My thoughts are with you all at this time. His was a life well-lived, with an enduring contribution to the education of generations. It is a legacy that should give great pride and comfort to those he left behind.

Mark Litzsinger

January 24, 2006

Laddie was a wonderful great uncle ! I'll never forget him teaching us how to water ski in Michigan. My thoughts are with you- love Mark.

Dana Tripp

January 24, 2006

My sincere condolence goes out to the family in their time of need.

ROBERT MARSH

January 24, 2006

I am a worker for Folletts bookstore at the College of DuPage I am sad that he passed on. Our bookstore is sad that he passed on. He will be missed !!

Marianne & Tim Whitaker

January 24, 2006

Linda, we are so thrilled that your passport came in time for you to be with your family during the loss of your grandfather. We pray God's peace on all of you as you mourn the loss of Laddie. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Number 6:24-26

Jon & Diana Melin (brother & sister in law of Dan Melin)

January 24, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family as you honor the memory of the one you love.

Michael Fitzgerald

January 24, 2006

Sandy and I will remember you in our prayers.

Todd & Amber Sloan

January 24, 2006

Linda,

I'm so sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Larry & Becki Tindall

January 23, 2006

We are remembering you and your family in the loss of Mr. Follett. May God give you comfort and grace. (Friends of Linda and Dan Melin)

Alice Mallo

January 23, 2006

My sincerest condolences to all the family on the passing of Mr. Follett

Matthew Follett

January 23, 2006

Grandad was someone who I tried to emulate in many respects. He had a profound love for nature, a work ethic that was unmatched, and a sense of loyalty that made him both humble and beloved.



He is greatly missed.

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