Re: [Phono-L] Very Sad News
What a shock! We have never met Bob, but he has always been so helpful and generous with advice, time and knowledge over the years. He was always quick to answer inquisitive emails. Not only that, he didn't hesitate to invite total strangers to visit their home or even spend time on the boat! He will be sorely missed. My heart aches for his family and friends. Very, very sad news indeed. Jan and Harold Victoria On 2012-09-18, at 9:05 PM, Mike Stitt smst...@gmail.com wrote: Paula and I are very sad as well. Our condolences to the family. Sad indeed. It is a tragic loss. Our thoughts are with the family. Mike Oldcranky On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Tim Fabrizio phonop...@aol.com wrote: I was stunned to hear about Bob. I'd been out of touch with him in recent years, but he and Karen could not have been better hosts when I visited them to shoot images for the Fabrizio/Paul books. Stunned. Brice, please keep me in the loop. With sadness, Tim Fabrizo Original Message From: brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 8:18 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met.I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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We send our message of sympathy to Karen and the family. Bob and Karen shared their love of the hobby with everyone. Bob set a wonderful example for all collectors, enjoyed collecting, wrote articles and answered questions for the beginning and advanced collector. Bob will be missed by all he touched by his caring and sharing. With deep sympathy, Robin Joan Rolfs ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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Our thoughts and hearts go out to Karen in this sad time.Bob was a good friend and great proponent of our hobby. He opened his house many times to view his wonderful collection and greeted us all warmly.We will miss him.As we get more news, we will pass it on. Stan Stanford Oregon Territory Antique Phonograph Society -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Ken and Brenda Brekke Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:35 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am saddened by the news. Bob was a true treasure and will surely be missed!!! Ken Brekke ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Very Sad News
I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met. I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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Thank you Brice, for letting me know. I will really miss Bob and all of the wonderful things he has done for our hobby. Years ago, Bob had the parts I needed to restore a Victrola Credenza. I always enjoyed seeing his wonderful collection and the hospitality of Karen. RIP Bob Harvey Kravitz From: brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met. I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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This is very sad, indeed. I've known Bob and Karen for many years. Genetta and I send our thoughts and prayers and Karen, Kelly and Keri. Loran On Sep 18, 2012, at 4:39 PM, brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com wrote: I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met.I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob .He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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Thank you Brice, for letting us know about Bob's passing. I'm shocked - Bob always seemed so fit and healthy for the years I've known him. And he was, as you wrote, most generous with other collectors. In my case, he tolerated my many arcane questions in the course of researching various talking machines. Not only did he answer what he could immediately, but he would follow up days later with additional information - sometimes after disassembling machines in his collection. His heart was in our hobby, and he will indeed be missed. George Paul -Original Message- From: brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 8:18 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met.I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Very Sad News
I am saddened by the news. Bob was a true treasure and will surely be missed!!! Ken Brekke ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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I was stunned to hear about Bob. I'd been out of touch with him in recent years, but he and Karen could not have been better hosts when I visited them to shoot images for the Fabrizio/Paul books. Stunned. Brice, please keep me in the loop. With sadness, Tim Fabrizo Original Message From: brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 8:18 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met.I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
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Paula and I are very sad as well. Our condolences to the family. Sad indeed. It is a tragic loss. Our thoughts are with the family. Mike Oldcranky On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Tim Fabrizio phonop...@aol.com wrote: I was stunned to hear about Bob. I'd been out of touch with him in recent years, but he and Karen could not have been better hosts when I visited them to shoot images for the Fabrizio/Paul books. Stunned. Brice, please keep me in the loop. With sadness, Tim Fabrizo Original Message From: brice paris antqf...@yahoo.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 8:18 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting for anyone that they met.I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with their loss. As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org/ ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] Very Sad News ---- Bobbie Hummel
Early this afternoon Charley's beloved wife Bobbie lost her courageous battle with cancer, she will be sorely missed by Charley, her family, friends everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing her ! - Original Message - From: edisonstuff @comcast.net To: phono-l phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:34:39 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Phono-L] Update on Bobbie Hummel Hello List, Some of you may have heard at the Danburry Show that Charley Hummels wife Bobbie wasn't doing very well, Her condition has worsened Hospice has been called in she's as comfortable as is possible she has Charley all the family around her at all times. Everything that can be done is being done but it's in the hands of God now, I talked to Charley a few minutes ago said if I'd like to post this to the list for him it would be OK. Lets all keep Bobbie in our prayers. Jim G. ___ Phono-L mailing list http ://phono-l. oldcrank .org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Very Sad News ---- Bobbie Hummel
Thank you for keeping the community up to date. She was so kind and supportive. It is a very sad thing and I just can emphasize my deepest sympathy for him and the family. Norman edisonst...@comcast.net wrote: Early this afternoon Charley's beloved wife Bobbie lost her courageous battle with cancer, she will be sorely missed by Charley, her family, friends everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing her ! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
Re: [Phono-L] Very Sad News ---- Bobbie Hummel
The Funeral Service for Bobbie Hummel will be, this Friday morning 9:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church on Ratzer Rd Wayne N.J. - Original Message - From: edisonst...@comcast.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:08:27 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News Bobbie Hummel Early this afternoon Charley's beloved wife Bobbie lost her courageous battle with cancer, she will be sorely missed by Charley, her family, friends everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing her ! - Original Message - From: edisonstuff @comcast.net To: phono-l phono-l@ oldcrank .org Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:34:39 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Phono-L] Update on Bobbie Hummel Hello List, Some of you may have heard at the Danburry Show that Charley Hummels wife Bobbie wasn't doing very well, Her condition has worsened Hospice has been called in she's as comfortable as is possible she has Charley all the family around her at all times. Everything that can be done is being done but it's in the hands of God now, I talked to Charley a few minutes ago said if I'd like to post this to the list for him it would be OK. Lets all keep Bobbie in our prayers. Jim G. ___ Phono-L mailing list http ://phono-l. oldcrank .org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
