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My Elmer.
Lindy and another ham supervised my Novice test in November 1976. When my license arrived almost two months later, Lindy brought me to his home, so that I could try to make my first ham contact. I did so in the 40m Novice sub-band, using his wonderful Drake TR-4C. Very exciting and nerve-wracking stuff for a radio-obsessed teenager!
Lindy will no doubt be mourned and missed by many for all that he did, but most importantly, for simply being the very good person that he was. Lindy’s life was one that was truly well lived.
73 and Rest in Peace, Lindy.
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Linden Grant Milthaler, age 90 of Tipp City passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his residence after battling cancer for many years.
He was born in Bonaparte, Iowa on November 16, 1929 the son of George & Eathel (Moore). As a boy, he delivered newspapers to Orville Wright's home in Oakwood. He worked for NCR for a few years and was a certified auto mechanic and owned and operated Milthaler Garage, Dayton. He was the service manager for several area dealerships and owned and operated the Greater Dayton Lawn Service. He worked for Jerry Stitcher Auctioneer for over 21 years as a clerk, which he very much enjoyed.
He loved to travel and worked for Safeway Driveway where he delivered buses all over the United States.
He was a Ham Radio Operator (WD8BMA) for many years where he enjoyed his weekly chats with friends from all over the world. He enjoyed woodworking, working on automobiles, gardening, working in the yard, traveling and playing his double neck steel guitar.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Doris Jean (Wilson) Milthaler; daughter Cindy (Tim) Fairchild of West Milton; son David Milthaler (Holly Foster) of Englewood; grandchildren Brad (Mandy) North, Zachary Herron and Myranda (Justin) Schuster; great grandsons Owen, Oakley, Oliver, Bo North and Benjamin Schuster; grand dogs Jada, Wally & Ziggy; brother Greal (Gaye) Milthaler of Springboro; sister Joy Lynn Illig of Oberlin; brother-in-law Richard Rambo of Vandalia; cousins Eudora, John & Carol Hurd, Duke & Cyd Schmidt, Marilyn & Jim Neary and Shirley Meyer; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews special friends, neighbors, and auction friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Don Illig, Dottie Rambo and Rosie (Bob) Hahn. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Hospice of Miami County for their care and concern during this difficult time.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Zerkle Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with John Seagraves officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Dayton Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Linden's memory to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zerklefh.com.
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Published in Troy Daily News from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2020.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tdn-net/obituary.aspx?n=linden-grant-milthaler&pid=196291863
| David A. Karpiej K1THP |
David A. Karpiej, 72, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born in New Britain to the late Alphonse and Martha Karpiej, he attended local schools and graduated from E.C. Goodwin Tech then from Ward Technical College. Dave proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retirement he was employed as an electronic technician for Coherent Laser. In his leisure time, Dave was an amateur radio operator (his call letters K1THP), and also enjoyed spending time with friends at Winding Trails. He was a member of the Bristol Fish & Game Club as well as the American Legion Bristol Post #2. A friend to all, Dave will be greatly missed. He is survived by Libby (Sapelli) his loving wife of 47 years; his sisters, Barbara Banasiewicz and husband James, and MaryAnn Varga and husband Stephen; his brother-in-law, Jim Sapelli and wife Mary; his best friend and evil twin, Bob Albrecht, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dave's name to: ARRL Lab, 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. He will be laid to rest with military honors beside his parents in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. The Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain are in care of arrangements. To share a message of sympathy with his family, visit www.duksa.net
| Don Leslie Scarlet N7DIZ |
"Don Leslie Scarlet, 1927-2020 - Don Leslie Scarlet passed away at home
early in the morning on March 18, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born to
Lawrence Eli and Clara Ann Richards Scarlet on July 23, 1927 in Salt
Lake City. He graduated from South High School in 1944. Soon after, he
enlisted in the Merchant Marines where he served on three different
ships in the Pacific. As the conflict in Korea started, he enlisted and
served in the Military Police Company at Fort Douglas. Later the unit
was activated to Fort Lewis, WA. He continued to serve in the Army
Reserve and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. With a great love and
service for his country, he was truly one of the greatest generation.
After returning from his service, he met and was sealed to Bonnie Jean
Theobald in the Salt Lake Temple in December 1953 and from that marriage
raised four daughters.
Don followed his father and brothers as a pipe-fitter and plumber. His
girls thought that a plumber was someone who could repair anything. No
matter what he fixed they would tell him he was "such a good plumber".
Don started his own business, Radio Phone of Utah, where he began
repairing two way radios and later added to it an engraving business.
While running his business, he also worked as an electrical engineer for
Johnson Controls. He retired after 36 years and continued his engraving
business as a hobby. He was a computer genius and loved the newest
gadgets & technology. He enjoyed ham radio as a hobby with his call sign
N7DIZ and made many friends through the ARES group where he served as
president. Don had a wonderful sense of humor and kept everyone around
him in stitches. It was always a joy to be with him."
Source:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?pid=195751136
Burt was my Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster and Sunday School teacher back in the 60s and 70s. He tried mightily to get me to learn Morse code and become a ham. He had an impressive station that I remember to this day. 50 years later I've become a ham. I only wish he were here so I could thank him for his influence all those years ago. We miss you, Mr. Lacey!
| Herb Schoenbohm KV4FZ |
From arrl.org:
A fixture on 160 meters, Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ, of Christiansted, Virgin Islands, died on April 29. An ARRL member, he was 84. Licensed in 1954 as W0VXO, Schoenbohm became KV4FZ after relocating to the US Virgin Islands in 1968 to further his career as a sales representative for broadcast equipment manufacturers on the international market, primarily in Latin America.
For more, go to arrl.org:
http://www.arrl.org/news/top-band-stalwart-herb-schoenbohm-kv4fz-sk
| Stan Korzep W8NNX |
tanley Korzep, 76, of Orlando, died Saturday, October 19, 2019. Mr. Korzep was born on January 31, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stanley and Helen Korzep. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer for 24 years with Lockheed Martin. He was also known for being a HAM Radio Operator, ID W8NNX. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes and jalapeños. He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Nicholas Myra Byzantine Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy Palvisak Korzep; children, Judith (Tony) Aranilla, Ryan Korzep, and Karen ( Joe) Robideaux, and grandchildren, Harvey and Clara Robideaux. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to further the knowledge and support of ham radios and ham radio operators, donations can be sent to ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL.com), under the Education and Technology fund, including his call sign, W8NNX.
Fritz was good friend and mentor he was always ready to help anyone that needed some type of help with a radio or antenna. He served as our club president and hamfest chairman for many years. he always tried to make each a little better.
RIP Fritz you will be missed
Jim was a good person, ready to help anyone with the amateur radio. He was once president of the Houston Amateur Radio Club on Lozier street, Houston TX.
He lived in the Houston area for years and also in Eagle, Michigan.
| Larry Junstrom K4EB |
We will miss LJ but know he is resting
on high.He was a great
friend,musician,& a one of a kind guy.A
founding member of the Southern Rock
Band Lynyrd Skynyrd & long time bass
player for Rock Legends .38 Special as
well.K4EB is Known 4 Excellent Bass by
everyone who knew him & he could for
sure play that bass& play it well.It
was an Honor that LJ called me a Friend
& I will miss him until I see him
again.
The music world has lots yet, another great talent. Larry
had help lay the path for Southern Rock. His bass lines set
the standard for many to follow. Larry was instrumental in
helping me in testing new prototype microphones I had
come up with - both for Amateur Radio as well as on live
stages.
Always enjoyed being able to catch up on 40 meters with his
larger than life booming signal. Amateur radio will miss
Larry Junstrom but more importantly we will miss his soul.
Rest In Sweet Peace, my friend. Bob and Sarah Heil
An absolute legend , All time favorite song , when they played "The old Grey whistle test " i was very young , but i to this day do not think any artist/ Bands ever played so good live in a tv studio ,,,, RIP Larry ,,, you are "Free Bird "
I had the opportunity to have a QSO with Larry when he was on the West Coast touring with his band. In addition to being very cordial, he was equally modest. I am a musician and I had to drag the information out of him to find out which band he played with. It made no difference to me for the QSO as he was such a pleasure to speak to. My deepest sympathy to those he leaves behind and I hope that he rests in peace. 73 Larry.
Larry and I grew up together in
Mattoon, IL. We met when we were
around 3 years old, as I recall. We
graduated in the same Class of 1964.
We sort of became out of touch at age
19, when we were inducted to serve our
country. Larry went into the ARMY and
I joined the Marine Corps. I called
every once in a while and we would
enjoy chatting. He ended up in a
location with a Home Owners'
Association, so was not active on the
air. I miss him very much. Hey,
Larry! Your buddy misses you!
| DONALD CHRISTENSEN NU8U |
Don, NU8U, formerly W8WOJ from Midland, Michigan was age 93 and born on October 3, 1925.
Don was 1st. licensed in 1941 with his original assigned call sign of W8WOJ.
After High School graduation in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in WW2 with aviation flight training and next flying in the European theatre.
Following his military service he enrolled at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering followed by a 30 + year career with the Dow Corning Corporation.
Amateur Radio was his beloved past time activity and he attained his Extra Class license with emphasis on DX and award pursuits. Don was a life time member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 10.
RIP, Don. I'll not forget "worn out old junk".
Corresponded with Don a few times after he purchased
one of my backlight kits. Was saddened to hear of his
passing.
Rest in peace Don,
Max
VE3TMT
| Bob Parsons WB0LII |
Bob was my elmer back in 1977 when I
first became interested in getting my
ham ticket. I did my 5wpm code test on
his Collins KWM-2A with one of his
buddies on the other end. I was so
excited to have passed that test. Bob
also helped me through a difficult
time in my life and opened his home to
me to stay with his family for awhile.
I missed staying touch with you Bob
all these years.
https://www.azlenews.net/content/rober
t-donald-parsons
I am sorry to hear about Bob. One fine Ham. Bob and that Collins was fun to operate my first Field Day in 1979. Bob held down a 40 Meter frequency and he worked enough to wear out a couple of pencils logging in a short timeframe. "K5SLD amongst the bugs". It gave me enough enthusiasm to make 40 Novice QSO's later that night and early morning on a Tempo One. Thanks for the lesson in operating Bob. RIP de K7DWI ex KA5DWI
July 2019
| Glen Whitehouse K1GW |
Glen Whitehouse K1GW SK
It is with a great deal of sadness
that I report the passing of Glen
Whitehouse K1GW on September 5 at age
76, after a long battle with cancer.
Glen was a Ham for more than 60 years,
and is known for his far ranging
interests in operating and technology
as well as commercial interests.
Glen was the former President of The
Cushcraft Antenna Company where he
initiated a number of technological
product programs, including the
Skywalker X7, X9 HF line, and the
VHF/UHF Yagi line known as Boomers,
all helping to support the company’s
leadership position. He came to
Cushcraft from G.R. Whitehouse & Co.,
which provided component parts for
high power amplifiers and tuners.
Originally from Unity, Maine, Glen
lived for many years in Amherst, New
Hampshire before retiring to the
Raleigh area of North Carolina. He
earned a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering from Clarkson University,
an MBA from Texas A&M, and was a proud
Air Force veteran who served in
Thailand during the Vietnam War.
He was an avid contester being an
early member and officer of the Yankee
Clipper Contest Club as well as
several VHF contest groups. He was a
member of the Raleigh Area Radio
Society, an ARRL Life Member and also
served on several ARRL advisory
committees including the early no-code
licensing advisory committee. He was
an enthusiastic supporter of the hobby
always encouraging new Hams and
looking for ways to support them. He
was a proficient CW operator and DXer,
working 347 Countries and achieving
Honor Role status. He remained active
until almost the end working toward
new DX goals.
Those close to him will remember his
dry sense of humor and quick wit. He
was always looking for something new
and taught himself software
programming and built several SDR home
brew radios.
Glen is survived by his wife, Sharon
of 53 years; daughters, Corrie
Forsling (Scott) of Park City, Utah
and Tracy McGuire (Gary) of Holly
Springs; brother, Fred Whitehouse
(Grace) of Venice, Florida; and
grandchildren, Connor McGuire, Trevor
McGuire, Kendall Kirklen, and Kasey
Kirklen.
A celebration of life will be held at
St. Francis United Methodist Church,
2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary at 11:00
am on Monday, September 9, 2019. All
are welcome to enjoy a harp prelude at
10:30am and lunch following the
service.
A second service will be held in New
Hampshire at a date to be determined.
Contact: David Mackey K1KA@comcast.net
for further information.
I'm sadden to learn of my Glenn (former Amherst neighbor's) passing. Glen had always been a good ham radio friend and town neighbor in NH..Glen was very gracious in conducting a tour of the Manchester plant for our Amherst Radio Club. I wished I had know he had moved to the Raleigh, as I visit family often there. My condolences for the family..
I will pay more attend to these bulletin. 73'S Glen..from Vern, K4NEH
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