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| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | Very Sad news indeed!!!! He will be missed, our condolences go out to Sue, Paul Jr. and all of his many many friends and Vannin Family!! RIP Paul!
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| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,426 36th National Truckin Chairman | 36th National Truckin Chairman Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,426 | I don't get on here too much and literally have been trying to assemble my feelings, thoughts and treasures of the times Paul and I spent together.
Howard couldn't have said it better. Paul was a vanner, a friend, a brother, a very loving husband and father. He could kick you n the butt and hug you a seond later. I know. I still have the bruises and the feeling of his arms holding me. Paul was a guy that never held back his feelings about anything. Knowing how vanners are Paul wasn't received well at times as he " told it how it was" but he was respected completely because of it. Paul was an invaluable member of the National Truckin Board. At the Council of Councils in Niagra Falls New York in 2007, there was a long discussion about the host club being able to charge a minimal fee of $10.00 entry for the event to help suppress expenses. Paul, with his, I have heard enough complaining from tight wads attitude, stood up, was recognized and openly stated, " Some of you vanners are so tight, you can put a lump of coal up your ass and in 1 week crap out a diamond!" Although it received laughter and applause, he meant every word. He and I talked, laughed and comented on that ever since. At the of C this year, Paul handed me one of his club pins and had a few personal words and I was extremely moved. When I saw Paul this year at the C of C, I told Donny Noone I was numb as he had that look like my mom and my ex-wife did shortly before they went to the Lord. At the end of the 36th Nationals in Altamont, I had the honor of bringing Paul home with me as his flight left out of St. Louis that Monday. As exhausted as we were, we enjoyed the evening with conversation and cold beer. I will never state that I would want more time with Paul, but I will always treasure the rare times I had with or around Paul. Sue and little Paul are in my prayers daily. He touched our lives and tried to help bring order out of chaos many times. He literally lived for his family and vanning. This is not goodbye, my friend, but I will see you again one day. YOu will always be in my memories.
Honor God. Help people. Van the Earth. 36th Van Nationals Chairman Altamont, Illinois 2008 Council of Councils Chairman St. Louis, Missouri 2003 Board member of the Mid America Street Van Association (MASVA) | | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Very sad news,Paul was a GREAT GUY My prayers are with his family
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| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 Chairperson National Truck-in Board | OP Chairperson National Truck-in Board Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 | here is the funeral arraingements. Hustad Funeral home at 7232 N. Richland Ave, Portland, Or 37203 He will be buried from Holy Cross Catholic Church 5227 N. Bowdoin St. Portland, OR 97203 at 10 am on May 17th. The phone at church is 503-289-2834. Pauls Father goes to daily mass here. If you would like to have a mass said, you can send a donation of $10. in his name and they will arrainge for the masses to be said.
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| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 21 stranger | stranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 21 | Heartfelt condolences to you and yours from our family...
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| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 Chairperson National Truck-in Board | OP Chairperson National Truck-in Board Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61 | Way back in the seventys I would read the NW newsletter. Thre was always an artical from this guy named Wacko. He was a die hard vanner. Always encougering people to attend events. I finially got to meet him in person at the C of C in Seattle in 1992. We have spent a lot of time getting to know each other over the years. My first long distance event after I retired was Corn Cob in Southern Or. After the event I broke down and was able to stay with Paul and Sue while it was repaired. Last fall the last truck-in we attended together was Corn Cob. Once again I broke down while I was there and spent time with them again. We painted the livieng room and diningroom.
He was a great insperation to a lot of people and a huge asset to the National Truck-in board. I had the privelage of spending 2 weeks with Paul and Sue and Paul Jr. last month. He never gave up the fight. The last thing he said to me was see you in July.
My hart goes out to Sue, Paul jr, his dad and brother and sisters.
Chairperson National Truck-in Boardl National's Board since 1991 National's Judging Committee Member OFV Member Central Flovida vans and Florida Van Council since 1976 Drive a 1991 Dodge van and a 1993 Astro van Contributor to the Florida Van Coucil newsletter and web page.
| | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,359 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,359 | So very sorry to hear this. Judith, do you or anyone else here have their mailing address so I can get a card out to the Family? Superbeast, yesterday morning Dawn and I were in Church also and the thought of Wacko jumped in my head so I said a prayer for him too. I don't remember ever having the pleasure to meet Paul in person, sounds like I missed the opportunity to get to know a wonderful Vanner and his wife. Deepest heartfelt condolences to Paul, Sue and their Family.
Action Vans of Michigan Second Generation | | | Re: Wacko has passed away | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. | Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 | Deb--the other thread may have an address for the Wack family. I know I have it on my e-mail, I will look it up and send it to you later! And I believe you did meet him when he came to visit at camp at the last IL Nats. Check the pics--'course it was coffee time for you. hee hee
Judith--thanks for the info!
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Cherish your friends! HUGGS to all! Suzie
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