[NSRCA-discussion] Ron Van Putte

[Jay Gerber]

How absolutely devastating...until I opened your email John the chats I've
had with Ron were all toward a positive recuperation and good
health...shocking at this turn of events and the loss of a dear friend to so
many and the modeling community overall... Condolences to his family..

Jay

 

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On
Behalf Of John Fuqua via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 6:43 PM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Ron Van Putte

 

It is with a great personal sense of loss and sadness that I inform the
pattern community that Ronald E. Van Putte passed away today.    Ron had had
bypass surgery and seemingly was recovering from that with no issues.
But sadly after we returned from the Southeast Model Show, Ron had to be
admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and other heart related issues from
which he never recovered.

 

Ron was an icon in the pattern world.    He started flying pattern in the
early 60's and was active to the end.    He did it all.    Fierce pattern
competitor, Contest Director, Nats Event director multiple times,  World
Championship judge, World Championship co-event director.    He was the
anchor of the Eglin Aero Modelers for as long as the club has existed and
also ran a hobby shop for many, many years.  

 

I knew him for 40 years and we probably put 50,000 miles together on our
vehicles going to contests over the years.    He was my best friend and I
will miss him greatly as the whole community will.    I have no information
at this time on funeral plans.  

 

Very respectfully

 

John Fuqua

Cell 850-974-6655

 

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