Lance Harmeling Obituary

Lance...it just is'nt right that the end of the road for us is here and far far to soon.I remember the day I met Lance he was fresh from New Jersey and his first day at 34's he didn't know anybody " and let me tell you this" it didn't take long for this wonderful and talented man to have and so many great friends around him,and to be loved by so many. I have so many fond memories to remember Lance by..Six Flags.. The dells camping.. the recording studio.. our trip to Houston..giving me a lap dance at Dakotas..and I think everyone who knows Lance " STROKIN' " that song will never be the same!! EVER !! He brought so much happieness to evryones life he touched, he loved his work and he loved being the center of attention,and Lance deserved it. Lance loved life,loved kids and loved being around people in general. It is truley a great and tragic loss to all of us,his family, his friends and to anyones life he touched throughout his extreamly short and wonderful life.This was a great man who thought of everyone else before himself and gave everything he had to make you happy.

I feel we have all be robbed of this wonderful person and for the people that didn't know Lance you missed the best performance ever.. " HIS LIFE " !!



Save me a seat buddy, I dont want to be a single rider and give me two snapps up and a circle.. Love and Thoughts Forever...Surf

Well Cuz, what can I say? A life gone too soon. I am sooo glad that we got a chance to see each other a couple of years ago. I can't believe you are gone. I do know that "TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH GOD!" I believe that is where you are right now.



Until we meet again!!!

Love you.

I had the pleasure of working with Lance on several occasions when we worked for America's Bar & 34's. he was the truest of friends and just a wonderful person to know.May the Lord watch over him and keep him.

I had the honor of calling Lance "friend" while working with him at 34's. He always had a smile and a positive word for everyone he encountered. I shall miss him - Dear God, take special care of this wonderful man.

My cousin and friend. I know you hear my thoughts and prayers, and I know you will forever be with me. Please hug Grand-daddy and Wiggy for me. I know you are not alone, because the three of you are together looking after the rest of us.

I remember your smile, laugh, and voice. I can see you now looking at pictures of our life together. Tonight as I play your very first guitar I'll think of my big brother and miss you dearly. I love you Lance. I feel you in my heart.

I will miss Lance and the positive influence he had on my life by always telling me that I was a great dancer and making me feel good about myself. I always looked forward to his being at the parties I went to during my Bar/Bat Mitzvah year.I will greatly miss Lance and will always remember him

Lance was one of the most talented and loving people I have ever known. He was always genuine and kind. Whenever I'd ask about Alex, his face would light up because it was his favorite topic. He always had the look of a proud father. He will be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, even for a moment.

Well, this proves it........only the good die young! After seeing Lance at several Bar/Bat mitzvahs, we hired him for our son's, two years ago. We loved him! He made the whole process of having a party, a fabulous experience. When Lance worked with you, you truly felt like it was, not only the ONLY party he was working on, but his first. It never seemed like it was old hat for him. His enthusiasm was contagious. By the day of the party, he seemed like family. To this day, people still tell me what a great time they had and, I have no doubt who we have to thank for that. Lance was a MENCH in the truest sense of the word and he will be greatly missed by all who had the true pleasure of knowing him.

Laura Rosenberg

Lance lifted the hearts of literally thousands of people over the years...at 34's, Studebakers and America's Bar, as well as through his work at Bizar. He was a consumate performer and dedicated professional who loved to entertain others. What I will remember most is New Year's 2000 when he and JP stepped in for me when I was doing a party at Grazie's and fighting pneumonia. They took over the room and gave those 350 people the most memorable NYE they will ever have. Of course, I think Lance enjoyed it, too. Thanks, Lance, and keep the party going.

To me, Lance was not just a co-worker, but also a friend who I had the pleasure of spending weekend after weekend with for years. He was one of the more beautiful people that ever graced this world. He loved his daughter with the pride only a father could ever have. He loved the stage and he loved making people happy, especially children. As for me, I loved to hear Lance laugh. His laugh was always full and from the heart. I will miss my friend dearly and love him always.

Lance was like a sunbeam . . . warm & sunny. Always positive, upbeat, sweet and hug-able. We are heartbroken and will miss him. Our loss is heaven's gain. With love from Faith & Michael. xoxox's

Lance, you will be missed by all. You had a very special gift and that was that you were a class act. Everyone whose life you touched will miss you greatly.

I loved Lance like he was my real father, he treated me like I was his daughter. I just wish that i could have kept in touch with him when my mom and him divorced. I love you Lance and always will.

Love always Brooke

Lance was a real friend and we had such good times together. We will truly miss the inspiration and joy that he brought to all he met. Lance has left me with beautiful memories and I thank him for that. I have and will think of him often. The world will miss this beautiful, talented man.

Lance was my oldest and dearest friend. Our friendship weathered many changes and stayed very much intact and strong. I am truly happy that I had the pleasure to have a gift so great as a brother and a friend. I cannot imagine life without him, so I won't.

Memorial Reception for Lance

Sunday, February 17, 2002

2:00-5:00 PM

at Allgauer's-Hilton Northbrook

2855 North Milwaukee Avenue

Northbrook



Everyone is welcome, please join Lance's family to celebrate our dear friend.

I had the priviledge and pleasure to work with Lance for a year and a half at Bizar Entertainment. Lance was the consummate performer and person. He never said no to anyone and when everyone was out doing jobs that they had to do, Lance remained doing the jobs that he had, PLUS the jobs that had to be done back on the homefront. He was as comfortable on stage as he was offstage. He was an expert carpenter and repairman. Believe me, when anything went wrong everyone looked for Lance to fix it.



This is a man who loved his job and all of the people that he came in contact with. From his co-workers to the kids and parents, his family and friends, Lance was always kind and generous with his soul. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and sharing his friendship. He will be missed by many and will be remembered with kindness, joy and pleasure. We love you Lance, Barb