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Apr 22, 2022Charlie Drechsler Obituary

Charles Edward Drechsler Sr., known as “Charlie” by all his friends, passed in his sleep on April 14, 2022, at Stanford Hospital.  He was born May 24, 1937, in Washington, D.C., raised in Virginia and Maryland, and moved his young family West to pursue his 35-year career with United Airlines.  Charlie was a 55-year resident of San Mateo County.  He was a loving husband and father and is preceded in death by his wife Sandra, survived by his children Sandi Rocco, Debbie Mason, Charles Jr., and grand-daughters Lindsay, Brittany (with great grand-daughter Natalie), Cheryl, Sarah, and Michelle; plus his four-legged best friend Blossom.

Charlie’s fondness for restoring old cars began before the Air Force had him fixing fighter jets in Europe and continued with many years of devoted service to the Mid-Peninsula Old Time Auto Club, and the Early Ford V-8 Club of America.  He loved to help friends realize their passion for restoring automotive machinery, to celebrate America’s rolling art, and share decades of happy memories at car tours, parades, and shows. 

Charlie shared his love for animals and pets with his family, with many generations of pampered pups.  He was a lifelong member of local United Methodist Churches, whether in Burlingame, CA or Tucson, AZ, where he spent winters during retirement.  His family respectfully requests donations in his memory to the CALL Primrose Center (c/o Burlingame United Methodist Church), or the Peninsula Humane Society.  Charlie’s ashes will be cast at sea at a favorite spot shared with his wife, and a celebration of life will be held for friends and family. 

CD   

 



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Apr 15, 2022The passing of Charlie Drechsler, Sr.
Hello friends,
I'm writing to share that my father, Charlie Drechsler, Sr. passed yesterday at Stanford Hospital, while waiting to return home for hospice care.  Please hold his memory close and help us keep this club that he enjoyed so much, on the road for many years to come.
Warm regards,
Charlie Jr.

 

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Apr 1, 2022Passing of Diane Dupont
I just learned that Club member Diane Dupont passed away last week. Her step-daughter Nan found her last Wednesday in her home. The coroner said she died of “cardiac deficiency”. Apparently she fainted and fell in her kitchen. Diane’s iPhone was locked and Nan was unable to contact anyone she interacted with via phone or texts. She had access to her email, however and notified those who’s addresses were listed. Roy Yost was one of those people, and then he texted me about Diane’s passing.

Diane was a “Lifetime Member” of MPOTAC because of the many tours and events she and her husband Bob hosted over many years (they joined the Club in 1983). There will be a gravesite memorial on Friday, April 8th at St. John’s Cemetery in San Mateo at 11 am.

We will miss her.

Tanya

 



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Nov 4, 2021Jim Remington is our new Publications Chair

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Aug 21, 2021Sachi Kume

Bob Moll called and said he saw a sign on the front door of Sachi’s business stating it was out of business due to the owner’s  passing away, and to call this number for inquiries. He gave me the number that turned out to be her home phone. I called and talked to Mike, Sachi’s son. He told me that Sachi passed away on Wednesday, August 11 in the hospital while Mike was with her. She was 95 years old. Mike said that ever since her fall Memorial Day weekend she only could say a few words—the last he could understand was something about “Monday”. (She was probably thinking about going to work.) Doctors had diagnosed encephalitis of the brain.

We will miss Sachi who loved the car club and never missed helping to pass doughnuts out  on Friendship Day.

Tanya

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Jan 21, 2021Shawn Edwards

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Sep 26, 2020A lunch to remember

On September 23rd Hal Schuette arranged a socially distanced Cruise-In at Gigi's Cafe in Burlingame for our club. It was well attended, the lunch was good, and after eating we had a delightful round where each member described the car that was brought to the event.

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Good times in trying times.



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Apr 21, 2020Passing of George Tuck

On March 23rd, 2020, George Christopher Tuck passed away at age 71 in Burlingame,
California from cardiac arrest following surgery for a ruptured aortic aneurysm.

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Nov 30, 2019Sad news, the passing of Adele Fortes

Dear Members, Jimmy Fortes informed us that his Mother, Adele Fortes passed away yesterday. A MPOTAC Lifetime Member since 1980 and Board Member, Adele was a bright light and will be missed by many. The family plans a gathering to honor Adele’s life at the Highlands Community Club 1665 Fernside Redwood City in Feburary 2020 - date and time to be announced. Details on the funeral arrangements will be published as soon as they are available.

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Oct 1, 2019A Celebration of Stanley Cocoles

We recently lost a club long term member Stan Cocoles. Stan's family graciously shared this testimony.



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Sep 18, 2019Stan Cocoles 1932-2-19

Dear family and friends,

 
We thank you all for the love and friendship you shared with our amazing father, Stanley Cocoles, who peacefully passed away on September 14th at the age of 87.  We invite you to join in the celebration of his life as follows:
 
Monday, September 23, 2019 ~ 7:00 P.M.
Trisagion Service
Duggan's Serra Mortuary
500 Westlake Avenue
Daly City, CA
 
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 ~ 11:00 A.M.
Funeral Service
Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral
245 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
 
Interment 
Greek Orthodox Memorial Park
1148 El Camino Real
Colma, CA
 
Reception to Follow
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Avenue
South San Francisco, CA
 
A Celebration of Stanley Tribute is Attached 
 
Please note:  In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation in honor of our dad to the Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral.
 


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Jul 3, 2019Ernie Roeder Retires

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Apr 23, 2019Bob McConnell passing
Board Secretary Maurine Krantz called to say Bob McConnell, MPOTAC member since 1967, has passed away. 

Ed & Maureen Krantz share details on Bob's service.
 
May 11th at 3:00pm 
Los Altos United Methodist Church
Foothill Expressway & Magdalena Ave.
Los Altos, CA

Ken McConnell has invited you to visit Robert Howard McConnell's memorial website.

This website serves as a place of connection for those who have been touched by Robert's life and passing. It gives the people who loved him the opportunity to remember, celebrate his life and support one another during this difficult time.

Click the web address below to visit Robert's memorial: robert-howard-mcconnell.forevermissed.com

If you have any questions or need assistance from our team, please contact us at support@forevermissed.com.

Kind Regards, ForeverMissed Team www.ForeverMissed.com


 

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Feb 26, 2019Robert Kennel 1926-2019

Robert Louis Kennel 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019, with his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Fernandez Kennel, by his side. Robert was born to the late Joseph Kennel and Catherina Steiner Kennel on October 25, 1926, in San Francisco. Robert was predeceased by his brother Joseph and sisters Rose Marie, Katherine, and Bernice.

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Nov 12, 2018Updated Bylaws have been approved

After a significant amount of discussion at several board meetings, the club bylaws have been updated. A vote was held at the October general meeting and the changers were accepted by the membership present with a unanimous vote. The major change was to the definition of an acceptable vehicle to the club to broaden the range of vehicles to include some modifications "under the skin". You may download the new version here http://www.mpotac.com/download.php?did=5

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Jan 12, 2018Bill Oviatt Passed away yesterday
In Memoriam
Bill (Huba Huba) Oviatt
Passed away on Thursday,
January 11
th, 2018
A MPOTAC Member since 1999 and resident of
Redwood City for many years, Bill and his Wife, Kazuko
retired to Minden Nevada. Right up to his last day, he
looked after Kazuko, who has been under Hospice
care.
Obituary details will be passed on MPOTAC members
when the family decides on funeral arrangements.

 



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Jan 9, 2018January 2018 Newsletter

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