RIP Russ Wolfe (1943 - 2011)

Tram · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject:

I'd like to make a motion to name the Type 3 forum for Wolfe much as the offroad is now named for HBB. The man's contributions were and are enormous and should not be forgotten.
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Glenn · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:46 pm Post subject:

Russ will be missed, he was a great guy.

Unfortunately I am not able to morn Russ' passing, my father-in-law passed away this morning, also suffering from colon cancer.

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FUCK CANCER.

Thanks for the email Sage, I would of missed it otherwise.
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We are also going to honor Russ at the 2012 Type 3 Invasion.
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Foxx · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject:

I had the pleasure of meeting Russ also,..
i have known him here a few years.
always a pleasure to be in his presence, i look forward to the time i am able to hang around with him and Brad again,..
Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
— Hamlet, Act V, sc. ii

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quadrazer · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

I regret never having had the opportunity to meet Russ in person. He was a wealth of information, and always brought a smile to my face when he would comment during my build thread, and other threads. A good man, indeed.

Rest in Peace, Russ! You will be missed!
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6T5 square · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:25 pm Post subject:

nothing to say but

Thank you, Russ
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60ragtop · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject:

WOW

sad news indeed
RIP Russ
:fist: CANCER

Houstonr · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject:

may Russ finally gets some rest! Thanks for all the help! You will never be forgotten.

and ohh yeah FUCK CANCER.

Max Welton · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject:

I am one of the great many people Russ has helped out along the way. The type-3 cooler I needed in a hurry and the check I sent him passed in the mail somewhere between my house and his.

I also did not get to meet Russ in life. I do plan to look him up somewhere down the road.

Did not see this coming.

Russ Wolfe : NLA Crying or Very sad

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jaransonT3 · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:18 pm Post subject:

I am proud to have considered Russ my friend and had the pleasure of staying at Marilyn and Russ's place on a couple of occasions. I will miss him very much, both on the internet and at the Invasions.

Even though I had "known" Russ through the vwtype3.org list for a few years, I first met Russ and Marilyn in person when i pulled into their place in Iowa on the way to the first Invasion in Idaho. Russ ended up riding with me all the way to Idaho and back. I never felt more confident in a long drive in Sophy as when I had Russ in the car with me.

Sophy has rear fenders that I got from Russ and one of her carbs is still running around with a "Russ Wolfe Roadside Repair". Seems the electromagnetic shut-off jet quit working on the way back from the first Invasion. Russ pulled the jet out, clipped the electromagnetic shut-off button off (making it a static jet) and off we went. I am sure we would have been on the side of the road a lot longer looking for the problem and then figuring out the solution if Russ had not been there.

Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you. Crying or Very sad

2008 Invasion....Where's Russ? Oh yeah, that's him on his knees with his head in the engine compartment...

and with his lovely bride...

At the 2010 Invasion.....

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jaransonT3 · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:23 pm Post subject:

Meant to add.....

I got Sophy out of the garage after work today and took her for a nice little drive after work to clear my head and to honor my friend...

First drive of the season..
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hazetguy · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject:

The Sage · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:58 pm Post subject:

LOL, that was when Russ and Mario met.
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ddesh · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject:

very sad news.sorry to here this

markw · Samba Member Joined: December 13, 2007 Posts: 31

Hey guys, I don't get on here much as it has nothing to do with Honda's nor my Jeep. Smile

I'm blown away by how many people my dad touched/reached. I've read most of this thread and the type3.org thread. I want to say thank you for all the support. At this time we're meeting with the funeral home in the morning, and mom was looking at holding the memorial service/viewing on the 26th.

Thanks again,

Mark Wolfe

Notchback65 · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject:

RIP Russ...
Crying or Very sad

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Tram · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:35 pm Post subject:


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