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DarrylinWA
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Amarillo Texas Points: 1898 |
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Prayers to his family during this time. Will be missed on here and glad I saved his messages from the past talking about tractors and questions that I had. Prayers from WA.
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B 10 Custom. Serial # 1001 D21, First D21 built 69 #4498 and Last D 21 Built #4609. 1946 MM UTU. And 2000, 2005 Pete's. AC custom Hauling.
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Johnwilson_osf
Orange Level Joined: 29 Jul 2012 Location: Mount Bethel PA Points: 926 |
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I am saddened by the news of his passing. My thoughts are with the family in their time of grief. I feel blessed to have learned from him on this forum.
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Allis Express: Eastern PA on Rt 80
8050, 8010, 6080, 190, D14, DA 6035, AA 6690, 5650, Gleaner F2 |
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TREVMAN
Orange Level Joined: 04 Jan 2010 Location: Regina,Sask,Can Points: 1635 |
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I am sorry to hear this. Here today, gone tomorrow. Sad times for family. My condolences, Trev.
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Coke-in-MN
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41184 |
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After Roxann had passed Mark contacted me to meet him for lunch down in Coats MN as he was going to visit his grandson who was in the hospital . We spent a couple hours talking over lunch with him buying - said next time i could - well looks like that will be missed time to reciprocate ... Enjoyed the time and it was a chance to get out and get away from the time alone . Might be someone close to the family can return the favor here in a month or so if not to his family to another who has a loss in their lives they need a few minutes away from .
May his family find comfort in this time knowing that beyond this life is a time of wonder we can not imagine in the care of the Lord.
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Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something.
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
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Gerald J.
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Hamilton Co, IA Points: 5636 |
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If someone has the time it would be interesting to create a web page of Mark's descriptive comments on AC designs and internal politics and decisions while he worked there based on his posts to this forum which showed much insight. A history of AC as seen by Mark.
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Allis dave
Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 2847 |
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That's a good idea Gerald. I wonder if that's something Austin would add to his Allis history pages?
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JimWenigOH
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: NC Ohio Points: 1153 |
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So true, so true. Prayers to his family for God's peace and comfort. I really looked forward to his posts on the 8000 Series. |
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darrel in ND
Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8578 |
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Wow, that blind-sided me. Very sad news. I was really looking forward to meeting Mark in person some time. Like ILGleaner said, he had a big hand in designing the best tractor ever built. Thanks for informing us of this tragic loss. Darrel
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Alberta Phil
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3647 |
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Very sorry to hear this sad news. Mark was a great source of much history of his time at Allis Chalmers. A great guy and he will surely be missed by those who frequent this Forum. Prayers for his family from here.
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AC7060IL
Orange Level Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Location: central IL Points: 3195 |
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Mark will be truly missed. Over the past decade, his shared knowledge of AC equipment helped me fix/repair several items. I too enjoyed his latest 8000 series cab thread. Furthermore, he shared his insights of the 1984 Duetz buyout of AC. It's not everyday that you get firsthand stories like him visiting with Duetz's engineers. Thanks Mark! Prayers for his beloved wife & family.
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GreenOrange
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Points: 827 |
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Rest in Peace Mark - you will be missed.
I have no idea how it would be done, but could Mark's posts be saved in the knowledge base section? It would sure be fantastic to archive his experiences. |
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JimIA
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Castalia Iowa Points: 1979 |
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RIP Mark. Condolences and prayers for his friends and family.
Recently I decided I should start writing up a history on the 8000 series design. I sent Mark a PM about a month ago and asked if he would do an interview. He was delighted to do so and we decided to do something this fall. I only live about 90 miles from Rochester so it could easily be done. I drug my feet too long I guess. Jim |
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An open eye is much more observant than an open mouth
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Mikez
Orange Level Access Joined: 16 Jan 2013 Location: Usa Points: 8134 |
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Yea I thought the same. Be great to get his posts saved somehow. There's many that I didn't get to read in full yet
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