Unique person. Will be missed here and other venues. cliff
Unique person. Will be missed here and other venues. cliff
Last edited by Cliff; 05-21-2025 at 08:54 AM.
To err is human; to blame it on someone else is more human...
"You must always strive to be the best, but you must never believe that you are."
—Juan Manuel Fangio[48]
”What would PORSCHE do”
67 911 de Luxe, 356 B silver metallic / brown interior, ( buck skin really ) 67 PORSCHE [ Reuters ] 912, Crystal blue, black interior, 72 T, Silver metallic/black interior, appearance group,factory AC.
Chuck sent me this photo of him and his brother a long time ago...I never got to meet his brother but I really like this picture and I think they look so good together...looks like they are at an AAA-office?...picking up "someone's" driving license maybe?...... just kidding....
Lars Wikblad...
Early 911 "S" Registry # 527
"R" Gruppe # 314
Now that's a cool photo Lars! Thanks for sharing!
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
Update on next steps:
I spoke this evening with Chuck’s relative that will be handling his affairs. Services and a potential memorial gathering are being discussed by his family. I would expect Chuck’s service to be family-only. The memorial gathering will be announced once set up. Please stay tuned to this thread for updates. Thanks for your patience.
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
I'll make every effort to be there, when ever or where ever it is. Chuck and I go way back. He would always stop by my shop on his way to Chico to be with his family and we would always connect at RGruppe and Early S events. My last contact with Chuck was last Thursday night when I poured him a freshly made Margarita in the parking lot of the Marriott Hotel in Buelton at around 11:00 PM. Hard to comprehend that less than 12 hours later, he was gone.Originally Posted by 72targa
RIP Chuck, no keep up the pace you have set for all of us and know that you will always be in our thoughts.
Jim
Last edited by Jim Breazeale; 05-21-2025 at 08:25 PM.
RIP Chuck, my friend
Doc
1972 Porsche 911 2.4
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
I was deeply saddened to learn of Chuck's passing. I never met him, but I feel like I lost a close friend. He was always cordial, friendly and helpful. He has left a huge void in our online community and will always be in my thoughts. RIP Chuck.
David
911 S Registry # 1054
1970 911 E Coupe Signal Orange (#1414)
1979 BMW 320i
2001 Boxster S
2003 Audi Allroad 2.7T Tiptronic
2014 Jetta Sportwagon TDI DSG ( sold back to Volkswagen)
2015 Allroad 2.0 TFSI
So incredibly saddened on learning of Chuck’s passing.
I’m about to embark on a 3 day tour in my ‘72S with a group of enthusiasts, and he’ll be in my thoughts every km.
Probably flying above like the Guardian Angel he is?
Chuck was a shining example of the ethos we all need to embrace as Longhood custodians - “Get out there and drive it”.
RIP Chuck. And enjoy tearing up the canyons up there with Cris!
Kiwi
1972 911S
1967 912
1959 356A Conv D
Early S Registry # 306
Chuck was in many ways the heart of Early S and a serious part of R Gruppe. RIP indeed. We all go sometime but this is sad.
Sadness is all I have. Didn't know Chuck all that well. Finally met him face to face at the LA Lit Meet this year. Great guy. Big loss. I've been with the Early 911 S Registry many years. Always associated him with this group. He was the lead figure if you ask me.
Drive away my friend.
-Doug
2022 Carrera 4S Oslo Blue
1989 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
1973.5 911T
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