Karl has passed away at age 60.

jeremysmithatshawdotca · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:20 pm Post subject:

Happy belated birthday Karl!

tolkien · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:33 am Post subject:

im alawys late!
hope you had a truly great one , happy 6oth!
many thanks for all your contributions.
keith in san diego
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busfreak_71 · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

In a day late, but Happy Birthday Karl! Very Happy

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Karl · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:

Hi all. This is Karl's daughter.

First, thank you for all his birthday wishes.

Second...I have bad news. He passed away tonight, peacefully, just after 6:30. He had started his 4th round of Chemo yesterday and the first dose put him in acute kidney failure.

borninabus · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject:

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Desertbusman · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

How sad. He has been one of the very greatest guys in the VW community. An outstanding and very admirable attitude was his desire that repairs and parts replacements were done the right way, the way they should be done. Really wonder just how many people he has helped out. Many, many. A sad loss.

Karl's daughter-
You had one great dad. Our prayers are with you.
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busfreak_71 · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

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73kombi · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject:

RIOMX · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:43 am Post subject:

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. I did not get to interact with Karl much, but he was quick to answer one of my threads recently and for that I am truly grateful.

People have said how helpful and willing to source parts for them without thinking twice. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Bookwus · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:43 am Post subject:

I am so shocked and saddened.

Of couse, I knew that Karl had been having health related problems. But still...........
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iratehippie · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

...Karl lives on in all our vws...thanks Karl

Buscuss · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:10 am Post subject: Karl has passed...

His willing help here will be missed.

Condolences to his family.

RIP
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cr@M · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:41 am Post subject:

He was always willing to help people out and wasn't afraid to be brutally honest. I'm sure we all remember many an argument because someone didn't want to here it Wink

Apart from the forum i didn't know much about Karl, but from what I've seen he was a very good man. Karl's Daughter, my prayers will be with you.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go adjust my clutch and go for a drive in memory of him.

- Marc
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IFBwax · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:50 am Post subject:

I'm glad I got the chance to spend some time with Karl a few times in Fresno. No doubt it is a great loss to his family first, and to the entire VW community second. We'll miss you much Karl!!!!
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Mike Fisher · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:54 am Post subject:

"brutally honest" works for Karl? Laughing

I know he wasn't baking in the Heat in Coos Bay! Cool

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Brown_Bus · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

The VW world's Obi-Wan Kenobi...the force is now a bit stronger...
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thewalrus · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:37 am Post subject:

Terrible news. Karl was always there with any part or help anyone needed. It was very sad to hear about his diagnosis happening to such a nice person. His memory lives on in all the VW's he helped keep alive. Thanks for the parts, help and wisdom Karl.
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regalasr · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:46 am Post subject:

Karl was nothing short of genius. He helped me out a couple of times directly and many more times when helping others on this forum.

patayres · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:46 am Post subject:

Karl's daughter - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
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VWMIKE76 · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:03 am Post subject:

Karl was a great man and always willing to lend some great advice over the yrs, He will be greatly missed here in the community for sure!
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