Lost a good Allis guy
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Topic: Lost a good Allis guy
Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Subject: Lost a good Allis guy
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 4:15pm
| Yesterday Gail Schpansky of Marshall MN was killed in an explosion. He had two Beach Master tractors at one time. very knowledgeable Allis man, will be missed. |
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Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 5:33pm
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Prayers for the family! God Bless! ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: DCAC
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 6:03pm
| He was a friend of mine, knew him about 15 years or so. Always treated me well. I thought of him yesterday afternoon, before I heard what happened, kind of eerie. I helped him get his 82 mower and hay crimper ready for the demonstrations at the show in Hutch a few years ago. He always did a super job restoring his tractors and cars. A good all around guy. Sympathies to all his family and friends. REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND... |
Posted By: JohnColo
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 7:38pm
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I would venture a gas explosion, considering there is nothing left of the house. Victim in fatal house explosion near Marshall identified Published: Aug. 27, 2020 at 9:23 AM MDT|Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM MDT MARSHALL, Minn. (Dakota News Now) - UPDATE, 1:30 p.m. Officials have released the name of the man killed in a home explosion near the town of Marshall, Minn. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said 74-year-old Gail Schipansky died in Thursday morning’s blast. A 71-year-old woman injured in the explosion was taken to a Marshall hospital. Authorities say she is in serious, but stable condition. The cause of the explosion, which was felt by some residents in Marshall two miles away, is still unknown. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating in conjunction with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office. |
Posted By: BLee Mn
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 8:09pm
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Yes he will be missed
, I bought a plow from Gail a few years back, actually used it last Sat**day at a plowing bee ------------- Cowboy UP |
Posted By: jiminnd
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2020 at 10:16pm
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Pretty sad, did not know him well but did talk to him several times at Hutch, bid against him on a 185 onetime at a sale, had a good visit with him after that. His wife has some pretty bad burns, say she is stable, sympathies to the family.
------------- 1945 C, 1949 WF and WD, 1981 185, 1982 8030, unknown D14(nonrunner) |
Posted By: Lon(MN)
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 8:00am
| He was a big part of the Orange Spectacular. He ran the swap meet for years. Classic Tractor Fever has a video of him with his Beachmaster. Maybe someone can link it to here. |
Posted By: ac45dave
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 9:09am
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Here ya go guys. [TUBE]bhXCJooeVR8[/TUBE]
------------- 54 wd-45gas ; 56 wd-45d N/F w/fact p/s ; 63 d-17 sIII N/F gas ; 60 D14 N/F ; 67 d-17 sIV N/F gas ; 63D15 sII W/F; 39rc#667 ; 2021 massey 4710 fwa ; gravely 2 wheel tractors |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 9:22am
| So very sad |
Posted By: Bill_MN
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 3:01pm
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Oh wow, I saw that story on the news but never heard a name. So sad, he will be missed... ------------- 1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow |
Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 4:15pm
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You know, several years ago I got a call from someone about a beachmaster. May well have been him. My Thoughts and Prayers are with him and his family. May God's Rich Blessings be on the family. Good Luck! Bill Long
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Posted By: Unit3
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2020 at 10:48pm
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Hard days. Prayers for the family and the townsfolk that knew him best. ------------- 2-8070FWA PS/8050PS/7080/7045PS/200/D15-II/2-WD45/WD/3-WC/UC/C |
Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2020 at 8:03pm
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Terrible news. Proud to have been able to call him a friend. A good friend bought a D-19 gas that he restored perfectly. Was hoping to consult with Gail on my future BeachMaster restoration. RIP Gail and best wishes for Nancy's recovery. ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: Rusty Allis
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2020 at 8:32pm
| wow! I never met him but man, what a way to go. condolences to the family. I hope he went fast and didn't suffer. amazing his wife survived. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2020 at 8:25pm
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Met him at Hutch and enjoyed a talk with him a couple of times. My heart goes out to the family and prayers for all also. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: Darrell, Jr. (MN)
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2020 at 10:26pm
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More sad news, this morning Nancy passed from her injuries from the explosion. They will both be missed by many. |
Posted By: Lon(MN)
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2020 at 6:05am
| Thanks for keeping us in the loop Darrell. Sorry to hear about Nancy. Are their services planned? |
Posted By: JimIA
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2020 at 9:07am
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Here are the funeral notices. Such wonderful people. Sure going to miss them. https://www.hamiltonfh.com/obituaries/Gail-Schipansky/#!/Obituary" rel="nofollow - https://www.hamiltonfh.com/obituaries/Gail-Schipansky/#!/Obituary https://www.hamiltonfh.com/obituaries/Nancy-Schipansky/#!/Obituary" rel="nofollow - https://www.hamiltonfh.com/obituaries/Nancy-Schipansky/#!/Obituary ------------- An open eye is much more observant than an open mouth |