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    When members pass away, we are sometimes notified by other members or family members. In some cases we find out through this forum or chapter newsletters but we felt it would be best to build a list for each year. At the very minimum to list those members we have lost. This is by no means a complete list, only those we have been notified of. If you know any of them and have more information, please start a new topic with their name and pass along more information, bio's, stories, etc. Help keep members names alive by sharing their stories - Keith

    Member #, Name, City/St, Member Since
    #155, Butch Baer, Monson, MA, member since 1992
    #10190, Richard Barber, Louisville, KY, member since 2001
    #2575, Joseph Biehler, Hawley, PA, member since 1987
    #11618, Herbert (Eddie) Boomhower, Chesapeake, VA, member since 2003
    #42212, Mike Brockway, Homer, MI, member since 2021
    #89, Harry Dawson, Clinton, IA, member since 1983
    #14418, George Duley, Wrentham, MA, member since 2009
    #3037, Dominick Esposito, Sandusky, OH, member since 1991
    #7629, Doyle Franks, Krum, TX, member since 1996
    #518, Joe Gardella, Putnam Township, MI, member since 1988
    #2244, Ron Garren, Fayettville, NC, member since 1993
    #13407, Lester Gordon II, Carmel, IN, member since 2007
    #18696, Stephen Gornto, Milton, FL, member since 2011
    #8201, Tim Hill, Holly Hill, FL, member since 2006
    #12828, Chuck Hodson, Oregon City, OR, member since 2005
    #9815, Mark Infield, High Point, NC, member since 2003
    #45272, Robert Johnson, Boonville, NY, member since 2023
    #10097, Trudi Johnson-Richards, Shoreview, MN, member since 1997
    #6838, Robert "Colonel Bob" Kenney, Arlington, TN, member since 2003
    #19905, Jim Koenig, Kansas City, KS, member since 2011
    #1338, Joe Koppersmith, Grants Pass, OR, member since 1987
    #33460, Wayne L. Laing, Aurora, CO, member since 2017
    #4858, Don Miller, Fremont, OH, member since 1991
    #9981, Janus Napierala, Puslinch, CAN, member since 2000
    #6808, Jon Neuman, Flower Mound, TX, member since 2006
    #7515, David Niederhaus, Newport Beach, CA, member since 1996
    #34539, Jeffrey Proctor, Big Rapids, MI, member since 2018
    #18950, Randall Rogers, Dalton, GA, member since 2011
    #2258.1, Rosie Singhose, Cottage Grove, OR, member since 1995
    #3634, James Smith, Jr., Massapeque, NY, member since 1989
    #2102, Kent Thompson, Fitzwilliam, NH, member since 1983
    #9190, Ross H. Van Wagner, Oakhurst, NJ, member since 1999
    #5747, Todd Vinzant, Elizabeth, OH, member since 1995
    #2574, Haywood Wall, Indiantown, FL, member since 2001
    #12197, Keith Walsh, Pittsburg, PA, member since 2004
    #7847, David Ward, Edgewater, MD, member since 2006
    #13013, Greg Wood, Brentwood, CA, member since 2005
    Last edited by Keith Kizer; 06-11-2024, 07:34 AM.

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    Trudi Johnson-Richards.
    Age 90 of Shoreview, MN. Passed on January 1, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. Trudi is preceded in death by George Leonard Johnson and Gerald "Jerry" Kenneth Richards. Survived by her brother, Bradley Hanson (Mario

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    • #3
      Look for a full story honoring Trudi in the March/April issue of The Antique Motorcycle
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        Regrettably reporting the passing of AMCA member Robert Kenney of Hickory Withe, Tennessee. Robert passed away February 11, 2023 - may he Rest In Peace.

        You can find his obituary here https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=45378775

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        Mike Love

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        • #5
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          From Rikki Walsh: Keith and I were blessed to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary 8/11/2023. Keith passed over on Saturday still holding my hand in our sleep.
          His obituary can be viewed on the Warchol Funeral Home Bridgeville PA 15017.

          We had just recently sold our 1958 XLCH Harley Davidson but I'm still riding our 1978 1/2 Triumph Bonneville with side car and my 2001 Indian Spirit. Pictured is Keith after a very successful heart transplant (2015) with his 2002 Indian Chief. The Indians are not quite antiques yet but pristine.
          In profound grief ~ Rikki Walsh


          Obituary of Keith B. Walsh
          Age 76, of Upper St. Clair, became God’s Christian soldier, passing away after persevering decades of a valiant fight to never give up the will to live. Keith is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Roberta “Rikki” Walsh, his 3 children Meegan Walsh (Rich O’Neil), Robert Brian “Bobby” Walsh, and Katy Rose Phillips (Tom). He is the cherished grandfather of Ava Phillips, Natalie Phillips, Darik O’Neil (Catherine Walsh), Danielle O’Neil (Alex). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Keith grew up waterskiing every summer at the lakefront family home in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. This time afforded him a water-skiing scholarship to Iowa State University. Recreation in his early years was both building and racing fast cars and motorcycles. As those passions shifted, his lifelong career in plumbing took over complemented by a wonderful family life with his wife, children, and pets. Camping, hunting, and other adventures with his family were a treat between business. Keith was extremely proud of his professional career of a third generation Master Plumber. The quality and attention to detail was evident in every project built. His company motto on every truck was an honored testament to his trade, "The Plumber Protects The Health of the Nation". Whether it was the construction of a hospital, school, shopping mall, new construction or repair to a residence, every aspect was respected and perfected to completion. His "old school" and "lost art" knowledge from lead pans to boilers was impeccable ~ he loved working with the tools and designing, his hands always moving, "wrenching" in his sleep.
          Family and friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Warchol Funeral Home Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). Service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Miracle League of the South Hills.Donations can be mailed to:
          Miracle League of the South Hills
          1023 Paxton Dr
          Bethel Park, PA 15102

          Donations can be made electronically via the website, PayPal, or Venmo by clicking this link: https://www.miracleleaguesouthhills.org/donate.html
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          • #6
            Todd Vinzant lived in Elizabeth Colorado, not Ohio, as shown above. He was a great motor builder. My 48 UL has a motor that he built in 2003, letting me assist, still runs very well with about 22K miles on the bottom end.

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