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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   

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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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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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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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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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.

George was a long time MPOTAC member with numerous Ford Model As and Ts.

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

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Long term MPOTAC member Ernie Roeder is retiring. Download the attached announcement.

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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

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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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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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