Old Dude

[Rollo]

In case folks don't know it yet we lost a giant in the hobby with the passing of "Old Dude", Clete Bourchete yesterday. He had been sick and in the hospital for a while and wasn't expected to make the New Year and unfortunately they were right. Thoughts and prayers with Carol , Bart and the whole family!

Tom (Rollo) Hardy
AMCA #12766

[frichie68]

Very sorry to hear that, thanks for posting.

[Sargehere]

Clete helped a lot of people. He'll be missed. Rest in peace, Old Dude!.

[billpedalino]

Clete was an absolute gentleman. I humbly express my deepest sympathies and condolences to Bart, Carol and the entire family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[Robert Luland]

It just won't be the same with out seeing that face and pipe at the meets. I still have so many question for you to answer. Rest in peace my friend. Bob L

[Sportster Jerry]

Really sad to hear...I couldn't have restored my bikes without Old Dude.

[Steve Slocombe]

I'm sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed chatting to Clete at the Meets, and he was a fixture over many years when I visited. He was always knowledgeable and helpful, and also had a competition history from back in the day. My condolences to Bart and Carol, we have lost a friend.

[Jerry Wieland]

Rest in Peace Clete.

[exeric]

I'm sure Clete passed on a lot of knowledge in his own quiet way. He sure helped a lot of people. My deepest condolences to his family, and friends.