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Als914
post Feb 2 2012, 12:05 PM
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I received a phone call this morning from the men's club president where Lew Mengle (shulew3) and I are golf members to inform me that Lew passed away from an apparent heart attack some time Tuesday night. There was concern when he didn't show up or call for his round of golf on Wednesday. The police were called in to investigate and in entering his home they found him passed away in his bed.

Lew came over Teusday morning to do some work on his 914. He had a love/hate relationship with it because he loved to drive it but hated everything that went wrong with it. He loved the outings with all the 914 members and at seventy nine he could manage to keep up. He was a regular member of the Dawn Patrol, 914 World and a great friend...He will be deeply missed.

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post Feb 2 2012, 12:18 PM
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Sigh, this most certainly is not the news I was wanting to hear this morning. I didn't even realize he was 79.. He was always so active and upbeat.. definitely did not act his age I'd say. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) He was a great 914 guy, friend, and dawn patrol member and will be deeply missed by all that ever met him.

It's good to hear that he went in his sleep though, sounds like it was peaceful. Thanks for posting this up Al.

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post Feb 2 2012, 12:18 PM
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So sorry to hear this. I got to meet him at the Mt Idlywild dawn patrol run and again at the WCR in Medford, Oregon. He really liked his 914 when it ran properly, he will be missed
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post Feb 2 2012, 01:07 PM
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Al,
Thank you for forwarding the news to the group, I know this must have been hard for you. I am in shock that Lew is no longer with us, as Ethan said " he didn't act like he was 79" Please keep us posted as to what arrangements will be done for him. My condolences go out to his family.

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post Feb 2 2012, 01:12 PM
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post Feb 2 2012, 01:58 PM
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Sad news indeed, 2012 hasn't been a good year thus far for the Dawn Patrollers...
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post Feb 2 2012, 03:04 PM
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Our sympathies go out to his family and you as well Al.

From the South Carolina Midlands gang...

RIP Lew (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

Dave Aka Wingnut86...
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post Feb 2 2012, 03:14 PM
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RIP Lew! It was great meeting you this summer. He came by my place in Oregon before WCR. Then got to spend some more time with him there. He was a great guy & I am sad to hear he passed. May his 914 end up in the hands of another worthy soul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Thanks for the memories Lew.

I remember following you on the WCR drive up to the lake. Your 914 lost power going up a steeper hill & you pulled of to the side. I think Ian was even driving your car when it happened. We were all a little stumped until I saw the coil wire had popped off. Love those easy fixes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Overall it was a great day made better by you bud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 2 2012, 03:35 PM
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Met Lew when he came up to CAMP 914 this summer, and I put pilot lights and a dashpad on his 914.
Had a few more things to do his 914 but we just never got back together to do them.
He was a character and very spry for his age.
Very sorry to read about his passing.
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post Feb 2 2012, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(Als914 @ Feb 2 2012, 10:05 AM) *

I received a phone call this morning from the men's club president where Lew Mengle (shulew3) and I are golf members to inform me that Lew passed away from an apparent heart attack some time Tuesday night. There was concern when he didn't show up or call for his round of golf on Wednesday. The police were called in to investigate and in entering his home they found him passed away in his bed.

Lew came over Teusday morning to do some work on his 914. He had a love/hate relationship with it because he loved to drive it but hated everything that went wrong with it. He loved the outings with all the 914 members and at seventy nine he could manage to keep up. He was a regular member of the Dawn Patrol, 914 World and a great friend...He will be deeply missed.

Al



Sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer.

How are you doing by the way.
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post Feb 2 2012, 03:51 PM
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Sad News indeed, I met Lew at the WRC Medford, We talked cars and Golf. Sorry to see you go Lew, RIP. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 2 2012, 04:02 PM
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Lew brought his car to the shop a few times ... was glad to know him. He will be missed.

Godspeed Lew!
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post Feb 2 2012, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(Als914 @ Feb 2 2012, 10:05 AM) *

I received a phone call this morning from the men's club president where Lew Mengle (shulew3) and I are golf members to inform me that Lew passed away from an apparent heart attack some time Tuesday night. There was concern when he didn't show up or call for his round of golf on Wednesday. The police were called in to investigate and in entering his home they found him passed away in his bed.

Lew came over Teusday morning to do some work on his 914. He had a love/hate relationship with it because he loved to drive it but hated everything that went wrong with it. He loved the outings with all the 914 members and at seventy nine he could manage to keep up. He was a regular member of the Dawn Patrol, 914 World and a great friend...He will be deeply missed.

Al



Sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer.

How are you doing by the way.


Thanks for asking. I am making baby steps towards feeling better and stronger though the process will be long. I was hoping to be able to do the Rout 66 trip in March but for now I am not certain.

Al
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post Feb 2 2012, 05:25 PM
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I never met Lew but he sounds like he was a great guy. My sympathy to his family and friends.
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post Feb 2 2012, 05:30 PM
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Lew was a good guy, he stopped by this last April and I helped put some rubber on his car. Talked 914s for a bit and then caught up at WCR.

He will be missed.
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post Feb 2 2012, 06:07 PM
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Sounds like Lew was a good guy, who lived the good life to the end. May he rest in peace.
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post Feb 2 2012, 07:20 PM
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Someone post him picture. There must be one from WCR.
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post Feb 2 2012, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(Als914 @ Feb 2 2012, 03:20 PM) *

QUOTE(914.SBC @ Feb 2 2012, 01:49 PM) *

QUOTE(Als914 @ Feb 2 2012, 10:05 AM) *

I received a phone call this morning from the men's club president where Lew Mengle (shulew3) and I are golf members to inform me that Lew passed away from an apparent heart attack some time Tuesday night. There was concern when he didn't show up or call for his round of golf on Wednesday. The police were called in to investigate and in entering his home they found him passed away in his bed.

Lew came over Teusday morning to do some work on his 914. He had a love/hate relationship with it because he loved to drive it but hated everything that went wrong with it. He loved the outings with all the 914 members and at seventy nine he could manage to keep up. He was a regular member of the Dawn Patrol, 914 World and a great friend...He will be deeply missed.

Al



Sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer.

How are you doing by the way.


Thanks for asking. I am making baby steps towards feeling better and stronger though the process will be long. I was hoping to be able to do the Rout 66 trip in March but for now I am not certain.

Al


That is great to hear. I hope my contribtutions were helpful and keep the faith.

Regards,
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post Feb 2 2012, 09:15 PM
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Here is Lew who never wore long pants at one of our Dawn Patrol pre-run breakfast.

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post Feb 2 2012, 09:31 PM
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I'm stunned, shocked and deeply saddened. Lew was one fine son of a bitch. In 2 yr's I never heard him say a negative thing about anyone. That's more than I can say for myself and most others. Lew had just been here the weekend before. We pulled and reset his rear window. When we finished he insisted that he take my wife and I to dinner as a token of his appreciation. We declined. I want to cry. I just hurt inside really bad right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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