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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 7 2016, 11:44 AM

Does anyone have any info on Ken? (Zymurgist)

Posted by: ripper911 Jan 7 2016, 11:54 AM

Just heard about it on facebook.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Jan 7 2016, 11:57 AM

oh damn, we need to have a page for our fallen brethren so we can upload pics and videos!

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 7 2016, 12:09 PM

Sadly, i think you are right. I'll talk to the other admins and see if we can make this happen.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jan 7 2016, 12:18 PM

Wholy crap, this hits as hard as Jim's for me....hate even thinking of loosing local guys.

Posted by: crash914 Jan 7 2016, 12:21 PM

this really sucks! going to miss Ken. Great guy and lots of fun to hang around with.

I am sure that I have some pictures around also...

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 7 2016, 12:38 PM

We were friends for other reasons besides 914's. He obviously made beer. He was a total 60's music genius. Loved karaoke. We teased each other mercilously whenever his Orioles would play my Twins. He was a great guy.
We would play a game where I would post some obscure song lyrics on Facebook and he would post the next line. He was one of my favorite people in the world.
I have tears in my eyes as I write this. RIP Ken...

Posted by: scotty b Jan 7 2016, 12:44 PM

he told almost no one because he wanted to keep it private

Posted by: rmital Jan 7 2016, 12:54 PM

...some might be critical or negative about FB and/or social media; and others could/might appreciate friendships made utilizing them.

We interacted thru Facebook because of the 914 community... then shared other common interests.

I'll miss Ken's posts and thoughts. One of the nice guys...rest in peace friend.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 7 2016, 01:00 PM

I sorry to hear this. A super nice guy.

Posted by: scottb Jan 7 2016, 01:19 PM

i met ken at a 914 gathering when i was a mid-atlantic resident. good guy.

happy trails ken....

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 7 2016, 01:31 PM

Hey all, his family wishes the cause of his death to remain private. I've edited the posts that had his cause of death.

Ken is an awesome guy.
He was hanging out with me eating chili in my kitchen the day before my first son was born. We used to joke that the gas was what sent Erin into labor.

When he found out I was expecting another kid, he asked when the chili would be ready.

I was floored when I found out he had passed. Still am.

You are going to be missed Ken.
Zach

Posted by: Drums66 Jan 7 2016, 01:51 PM

....My prayers go out to his family!

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 7 2016, 01:53 PM

My condolences to his family. Damn, we're dropping like fly's this year.

Posted by: Travis Neff Jan 7 2016, 02:08 PM

Truly a sad day. I will miss Ken

Posted by: Dion Jan 7 2016, 02:21 PM

I am stunned. Met Ken a few times mostly at Carlisle and Lattimore VW events.
Ken, I will miss your sense of humor.
Rest in Peace.

Posted by: AndyB Jan 7 2016, 02:31 PM

Damn that sucks he was younger then me.

Posted by: krazykonrad Jan 7 2016, 02:35 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Mueller Jan 7 2016, 02:46 PM

Sad indeed, so sorry to hear this

Posted by: bandjoey Jan 7 2016, 03:07 PM

Very sorry for the family loss. I've met several Kens over the years at events. Will someone post a photo or description of Kens location and his car?

Posted by: 914dave Jan 7 2016, 03:07 PM

Sad day. Really good guy. He will be missed. Remember driving thru the rain to Chubby's BBQ after the latimore show. RIP my friend.

Posted by: green914 Jan 7 2016, 03:29 PM

RIP

Posted by: saigon71 Jan 7 2016, 03:31 PM

I just saw this post. I'm both shocked and sad. My deepest sympathies to his family.

RIP Ken.

I've known Ken for years from various events...some of which my memory is a bit fuzzy due to his beer. Always enjoyed talking to him about anything and everything. He was an interesting fellow and a genuinely nice guy. Most recently, our paths crossed at Matt's cookout:

Ken is the 4th in from the left:



His car, "Babydoll" parked beside the open spot left for Jim McLeod:

Posted by: Sleepin Jan 7 2016, 05:11 PM

Man...quite a shocker. I have had him on my Facebook page for a long time now, he will be greatly missed!

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 7 2016, 05:52 PM

Wow that's very sad . I remember when Ken showed up on the site with Babydoll. It wasn't even his car I don't think, he was just helping out. But...we know how that goes.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=33259&hl=


zymurgist
noun

a scientist who studies the chemical process of fermentation in brewing and distilling; also, by extension, a brewer

RIP Ken. We'll miss you.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 7 2016, 06:24 PM

Yeah it was Caroline's car then, and Jim Mcleod's car before that. One of us needs to buy it to keep it in the family.

Zach

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 7 2016, 07:11 PM

Flyin the twisties...

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 7 2016, 07:13 PM

Sad to hear this.
Never met him.
We're all mortal.
Hurts to think of how many have gone.
RIP

Posted by: 7275914911 Jan 7 2016, 07:20 PM

Very Sad News Indeed....
I had the pleasure to hang out with Ken at Hershey on a couple of occasions. What a great guy! He will surely be missed by many!

Posted by: RobW Jan 7 2016, 07:52 PM

Condolences to his family and friends... RIP.

Posted by: 914_teener Jan 7 2016, 08:33 PM

Man it is rough reading these sometimes....I know we all have to go....but damn.

Posted by: JRust Jan 7 2016, 08:43 PM

R.I.P. always tough to hear another great guy with incredible taste in cars has passed. I'll miss his comments on FB too. My best to his family through this trying time

Posted by: struckn Jan 7 2016, 08:50 PM

Very sorry to hear this. I remember best the time Ken and I spent an hour alone at the East Berlin Restaurant wondering where the rest of the caravan was during the Gettysburg Run. Really a good guy to hang out with and a loss to our World.

Doug

Posted by: r_towle Jan 7 2016, 09:59 PM

Sorry to hear this, RIP man.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jan 7 2016, 10:00 PM

Was sure hoping 2016 would be a little different than 2015 but I suppose these things aren't up to us. I never met Ken, but judging by his posts and the outpouring of love here already, he's someone I wish I could have. Some of his last posts were words of encouragement and condolences to others. We are all lucky to have shared some time with him in real life, or even just here on the World.

My condolences to his family.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jan 7 2016, 10:09 PM

Prayers and thoughts to the family.
RIP

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Jan 7 2016, 10:32 PM

What the....??!! Totally floored by this. We had many great conversations. Great guy. Took me to his house once and showed me some of his toys. We may have gone to get some beer he had made or something..... our time here is so short. Treasure each day and the people you love like it is your last. RIP Ken. man this really sucks........

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 7 2016, 11:16 PM

Sad to hear this- never met him but reading his contributions and then these posts is enough to know what kind of man he is in a way. I can't compare with personal experiences of others but I hope these words will help his family deal with their loss and a loss to the World.

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Jan 7 2016, 11:41 PM

.............why did his family not wish to disclose cause of death (earlier post)? Death is death. It's where we are all going. We have no choice in that, however we can choose to live large until that time!

Posted by: bulitt Jan 8 2016, 05:44 AM

Wow, way too young...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 8 2016, 08:36 AM

Ken wanted it kept quiet.
It was who he was.
His family is respecting his wishes. The word is out on facebook - so fine. I have no control over that. But here on 914 world we will continue to respect Ken's and Ken's family's wishes.

Zach

Posted by: ripper911 Jan 8 2016, 08:53 AM

Death is very personal and private thing to some people.
It's not for us to question their reasoning.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jan 8 2016, 09:38 AM

Because it's their own damn business, you moron. I'm not proud of how my dad spent his final days either, and I had to deal with idiots like you asking for all the details while I was just trying to keep myself sane.

Ken was a great guy and that's all that matters.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 8 2016, 10:05 AM

He will be missed. My best wishes to the family.
Yes we should memorialize the fallen members. I think it befitting tribute to tell the story of the people that love these cars, and the passion that they have for them.

We all come from different walks of life. You see this at every rally. What's truly amazing is that when it comes to these cars we can talk for hours and be very passionate about them.

I have had many conversations with him, and was wondering why I had not hear from him lately.

RIP

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 8 2016, 10:19 AM

Please, lets not go here.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jan 8 2016, 11:35 AM

RIP

Posted by: JB 914 Jan 8 2016, 03:47 PM

amen to that Rick. It was what Ken wanted and he was one of, if not THE most tolerant
people I have ever met online. Let's not spiral into a Godwinesque thread.

RIP Ken. I will miss your posts online.

Posted by: bob Jan 8 2016, 04:11 PM

RIP Ken...

-bob

Posted by: stevegm Jan 8 2016, 04:14 PM

Too many losses. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

If someone could PM me contact information for Ken's family, maybe in a couple weeks (after things settle down), I will contact them and we can do an article honoring Ken. Or, in a couple weeks maybe someone could forward my contact information to his family so they can contact me.

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 8 2016, 04:28 PM

RIP

Posted by: r_towle Jan 8 2016, 07:29 PM

I would look forward to a tribute like that, very fitting.

Maybe you could write up something with what you can find out here and submit it for approval from the family, I suspect they would be touched by the effort and kind words from the forum remembering his kindness.

Posted by: Perry Kiehl Clone Jan 9 2016, 07:27 AM

Very sad. Prayers for all his family and close friends.

Posted by: jimkelly Jan 9 2016, 07:43 AM

RIP Ken


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Posted by: Shadowfax Jan 9 2016, 10:00 AM

Sorry to hear this. He looked very young. My condolences to his friends and family.

Posted by: bigkensteele Jan 9 2016, 11:36 PM

I was one of those who did not have the good fortune to meet Ken, but I always enjoyed his posts. A great man, a good friend, and a fellow who will be missed. Prayers to his family. God bless to Ken an his family.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jan 13 2016, 09:18 PM

Ken was a great guy. Drove hours just for us to hang out when I was in Pittsburgh. We were quickly friends, and had some great conversations over the years. I will miss him.

RIP.



For those interested, here is his obituary


Majewski, Kenneth
Viewing: Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Funeral: N/A
Kenneth Karl Majewski, 52, of Hagerstown, MD passed away, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at his home.


Born Saturday, November 9, 1963 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Carol Ann (Zeitlhofer) Panton of Lake Worth, FL and the late Kenneth Joseph Majewski. He was also preceded in death by his step father, Peter Panton.

He graduated from Lake Worth Christian School in Lake Worth, FL. He also graduated from Florida State University, where he received his bachelor's degree. Kenneth was employed with Lockheed Martin for over 30 years. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed karaoke, trivia and going to Orioles, Ravens and FSU games. Ken loved all animals, especially, his dearly departed four legged friend, Althea.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Karen Anne Majewski of Lake Worth, FL and significant other, Karen (Squeke) O'Connor.

Family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD, on Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Washington County Unit, 1037 Haven Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742, American Heart Association Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to the Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com

Posted by: struckn Jan 15 2016, 09:52 AM

I think it would be a nice tribute to Ken that if one of the us who knows the family and can contact them directly, lets them know that the number of views we have to date about Ken's passing now stands at 2,277 views, and we have membership World Wide.

Posted by: worn Jan 15 2016, 10:29 AM

For those like me who never met in person, can I assume that Ken is pictured with his four legged companion in the front. If not, could you point him out so I have face to remember. Thanks - it is a sweet picture. I now recognize that the cars I have restored will outlive me. That is just fine. May all of those who have passed find peace.

Posted by: crash914 Jan 15 2016, 10:53 AM

I am thinking of visiting on sunday, anyone else going?

Posted by: JmuRiz Jan 15 2016, 11:04 AM

Near the front in the orange corvette shirt.

Posted by: Sleepin Jan 15 2016, 04:13 PM

Perhaps someone should write a 914 World condolences letter and put it on his guestbook. I am sure that it would mean a lot. I don't think it would be very appropriate for all of our members to sign it individually, but one letter from all of us would be an appropriate thing.


http://douglasfiery.com/guestbook.aspx?id=1511

Posted by: scotty b Jan 18 2016, 08:33 AM

Jim McCleold who also passed last year is kneeling in front of Ken with the white baseball cap on

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 20 2016, 12:34 AM

Too many good folks have succumbed to illnesses recently. I did know Jim and we hung out a lot at events. Ken was even closer to our sub (human) group of friends. I was there when Tat2dphreak came to visit. I also gave Ken the urge to buy an R90/6....which I told his sister and the family apparently never knew he rode as he was supposed to wait until after his mother passed (ie, over my dead body). Some good stories got to surface and I was able to add more to Ken's story for them. I have personally offered our condolences, as I am able in that I am not our official ambassador. I have offered our services in helping with the alien automotive tech that his estate has. There are plenty of close friends locally in our group ready to pitch in and the family is aware, grateful, and will let me/us know when it is time.

Its been a rough go of it. 2 from the same crew, too young. I will update my list of the deceased in my sig.....again