| Bob Burkitt [message #371011] |
Wed, 25 January 2023 20:32  |
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JShot
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Sad to report that Bob passed away on Saturday, 01/21/2023 due (maybe in part) to multiple strokes.
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371013 is a reply to message #371011] |
Thu, 26 January 2023 10:28  |
jhbridges
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Another GMC friend I never met but had correspondence with, helping me solve problems. R.I.P. Bob.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371015 is a reply to message #371011] |
Thu, 26 January 2023 12:33 |
rjw
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JShot wrote on Wed, 25 January 2023 21:32Sad to report that Bob passed away on Saturday, 01/21/2023 due (maybe in part) to multiple strokes.
So sad to hear. He was one of the good guys. I spent quite a bit of time with Bob at various rallies (he hardly never brought his coach). He reworked my screen door and we arranged to meet at the Cincinnati IKEA for drop off and pickup. I called him several times over the years for advice when I broke down or had other issues while on the road with my coach.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371017 is a reply to message #371011] |
Fri, 27 January 2023 03:14 |
GMC Cruse
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If you didn't know, prior to being involved in GMC motorhomes, Bob Burkitt was a champion drag racer. He had a 1962 Dodge Station Wagon named "Behemoth". Among his many wins included winning Stock Eliminator at both the U. S. Nationals in Indy and the World Finals in Dallas in 1969.
Mike K.
'75 PB
Southeast Michigan
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371018 is a reply to message #371011] |
Fri, 27 January 2023 07:55 |
Tom Katzenberger
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Just like so many, I never met him, but wish I had. He looks to be a knowledgeable, colorful and wonderful person.
God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Tom K.
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371019 is a reply to message #371011] |
Fri, 27 January 2023 13:12 |
Ken Burton
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John, I talked to Bob's friend Dan and did not get any additional information other than he is taking care of Toby (his dog). He has my information and if I hear any more I will post it.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371021 is a reply to message #371011] |
Sun, 29 January 2023 08:37 |
Ken Burton
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I have a little more information on Bob. He had a stroke on December 30 and was in the hospital in Cincinnati until Jan 21 where he died. I have not located his sister's phone number yet. When I get it, I will call her in California. I met her only once and I had her phone number but that was many years ago.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Bob Burkitt [message #371044 is a reply to message #371011] |
Thu, 02 February 2023 19:12 |
bdub
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The quintessential GMCer and a really terrific guy. I had the immense pleasure of meeting him. He bought me dinner during one of my cross country GMC deliveries in 2016. What a pleasure I'll never forget. ... Until we meet again my friend. 😥
bdub
'76 Palm Beach/Central Texas
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