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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:57 am Post subject: RIP Russ Wolfe (1943 - 2011) |
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To all,
It's with a heavy heart that I am writing to let you know that Russ lost his fight with Cancer this morning.
Memorial Service Details
Here is a photo of a few of us that attended Russ's funeral.
Pictured: Mr Bubblehead, EdW, Marilyn Wolfe, Adriel, Blankmange, Sage, BobNotch, MarkW (Mark Wolfe), John J.
Fuck Cancer,
Sage _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World
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nimbus Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2004 Posts: 1302 Location: Jacksonville, N. FL
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:58 am Post subject: Re: RIP Russ Wolfe |
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The Sage wrote: |
To all,
It's with a heavy heart that I am writing to let you know that Russ lost his fight with Cancer this morning.
His family has not made any arrangements yet, but they know that Russ had friends all over the community and are going to discuss a memorial for the public. I will pass along any more information about the memorial.
Fuck Cancer,
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Oh no!! _________________ Notchback
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biggene Samba Hillbilly
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1182 Location: Hanceville, Al
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Rest in Peace Russ. _________________ There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.
Louis L’Amour
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Das Dragon Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2000 Posts: 2474 Location: AZ.
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Rest in Peace Russ. You fought with all you had it's time now to rest easy. You will be dearly missed. _________________ Rest In Peace HamburgerBrad, we will never forget you!
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DB3 said:
"Awesome!!!
*********'s constant over-estimation of his own importance never ceases to amaze me."
With *****, "Bullshit Happens"! |
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rosevillain Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 1290 Location: roseville, ca
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Fuck.
Thank you, Russ Wolfe.
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Madtat Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2009 Posts: 941
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Rest in peace Russ.
You will truly be missed by many here.
Thank you for helping out this newbie more than a few times, I'll miss you kicking me out of the chat room. RIP.
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Emeritusx Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2008 Posts: 2775 Location: 12 inches behind the wheel
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Wow... That is a real bummer.. He contributed a lot. |
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22413 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Rest In Peace Buddy. You've been a good friend, and mentor to me as well. I've got a lot of good memories, and I'm glad that you were part of my life. I'll always remember your smiling face after we cleaned and organized your shop for you last year. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Tram wrote: |
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Air_Cooled_Nut Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 3040 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:40 am Post subject: |
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I just got pinged by Fye...
Russ was a great VW resource and I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Type III Invasions. His vast knowledge and experience of VWs and, in particular, the Type 3 were a huge asset to the air-cooled VW community. I'm at a loss for words right now but I will miss him. If there's anything I can do to help his family PM me. _________________ Toby http://www.aircoolednut.com/
Did I mention that I'm an original Darksider?
'72 VW Squareback, 2007cc, GB 5-speed, rag top; '76 VW Riviera Penthouse Sundowner 2.0L; 2015 Audi S5 Cabby w/Stage II APR; '06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000; '14 Ducati Diavel Strada
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zozo Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2005 Posts: 5217 Location: South of Ol' San Antonio
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Truly sad and disheartening news. I only had a few interactions with Russ, but they were pleasant and educational. He'll be missed.
FUCK cancer. |
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vwfye Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2000 Posts: 7661
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:41 am Post subject: |
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I met Russ back in 2002 at the first Type 3 Invasion. I'll never forget his energy and passion for the type 3... or his off road excursions _________________ 64 No'back Speedster "Pearl"
1980s Sand Dragster "The Plunger"
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Lidpainter Samba Anti-Hero
Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 2045 Location: 41.77 | -83.56
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:44 am Post subject: |
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I didn't know him that well but it still really saddens me. Very sorry to hear. _________________
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tirekicker Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2007 Posts: 826 Location: Orange, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Good bye Russ _________________ DhK
Phuckancer
(16:45:42) Russ_Wolfe: TK, you are like a Maytag washer
(16:46:44) tirekicker: and what's a maytag washer?
(16:47:35) Russ_Wolfe: If you are not agitating, you are not working right |
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lemorris Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2003 Posts: 785 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:50 am Post subject: |
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I'll miss chatting w/you Russ, you'll be sorely missed. |
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4188 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Wow! Sorry to hear the news. Rest in Peace sir. You'll be missed. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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Air_Cooled_Nut Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 3040 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:00 am Post subject: |
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From the first Type III Invasion. Russ is the one sitting next to the wall with the sunglasses on. _________________ Toby http://www.aircoolednut.com/
Did I mention that I'm an original Darksider?
'72 VW Squareback, 2007cc, GB 5-speed, rag top; '76 VW Riviera Penthouse Sundowner 2.0L; 2015 Audi S5 Cabby w/Stage II APR; '06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000; '14 Ducati Diavel Strada
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420GOAT Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2006 Posts: 3343 Location: Wilmington, CA on a nice quiet street but still in the 'hood
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:05 am Post subject: |
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see ya Russ...rest in peace. used many posts for reference many times. _________________ once you realize im not impressed we will get along just fine |
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I hung out with Russ a lot in Chat. He was always there. He would never dispense advice to people about VW's in Chat, but would help them in the forums. That is unless we were alone, then he would deliver the goods. He had been working through the cancer for 5 years.
I have been going through pictures of Russ and the only one's I seem to have are of him sticking his head into an engine compartment. He bailed me out in 2007 when my 69 Westy's carb just died on I-80 in Iowa. After a phone consultation with Hazetguy, he recommended I call Russ who was 50 miles down the road. I knew Russ, had spoken on the phone, but meeting him and his wife Marilyn was an event. They fed me dinner, left me stay the night, and he rebuilt the carb, and dizzy while I went on with my trip. I brought back some Fat Tires from Colorado, and we ate meal loaf and drank beers watching the sun set at his place near Des Moines.
He was king of the court at Invasions, always teaching seminars on FI and engines. He helped Smithy with his bug in April 2009 at "TedFest"
I know Bob and a few other went to his place last year to clean up the mound of part he had accumulated over the years. I wish I could have gone to help, but I thought I'd have been able to see him this spring.
He loved VW's was proud to tell you he worked for Mahle after many years at a dealership. He was probably the toughest "Do it the right way" guy here, words that haunt me when I am working on stuff.
I have been missing him in chat, and I will miss his to the point advice here. I hope Marilyn and his kids and grandkids (who he was so proud of) are getting along ok.
I can just imagine he is working on his T-34 upstairs now... _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World |
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greg mgm Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 573 Location: Pine Cove/ IdyllwildCA
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:10 am Post subject: |
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Sonofabitch! Very sorry to hear this. F'n cancer! |
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