Member Contributer MisterBill Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hello everyone, It is with a heavy and saddened heart that I write this. My life-long friend of 42 years, Ken, passed away this past Tuesday due to complications from a major stroke he suffered last week. Ken just turned 80 years old this June. He was active and physically fit up until this time. He rode 100 miles with me through Kentucky on my way to TexasMac this year. I think Ken made three or four trips to TexasMac over the past eight years. Some of you may remember him riding his '97 Honda CBR600 Smokin' Joe (yellow & purple). Picture attached. He is in black and white leathers. Be safe out there. Sincerely, Bill Mersch, aka MisterBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 My condolences to you, his family and all who knew him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer digitallyhip Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 Fuck aging. Solidarity to you and all who loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 R.I.P my friend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kebrider Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 Very sorry to hear Bill. I remember Ken and his bike. I think I even remember the exact spot the TMAC picture was taken, the side of Richard Russell Parkway as we waited for the VWs to clear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer LangoPTC Posted June 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2016 My condolences. So he was 71 yrs old in the top pic? Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope I can live as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ultimatevfr Posted June 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2016 My condolences , Havnt had the pieasure of meeting you guys, but my heart goes out tou you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2016 My condolences, I hope I'm lucky to live long enough and able to keep enjoying riding as long as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MisterBill Posted June 25, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thank you all for your condolences. His funeral is this Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted June 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2016 Bill, Sorry for your loss. It is very rare to find someone that you can share the adventures of the road with and to do it for 4 decades is astounding. In looking at the pics above I recognize him from a few years ago. To be ridning and enjoying life as he did reminds us that everyone dies but not everyone truly lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted June 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hate to see the loss. Damn tough man to ride at that age. I'm just a kid and it causes me pain to ride. Causes me pain not to ride....so....... He rode to make the best of his time in being here. Smart man too. There's a lesson here for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mikey Posted June 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2016 Never met the man named Ken but from reading the above there is certainly no doubt that he is an inspiration to all of us. We all need to take care of ourselves to continue actively enjoying this sport we all love for years and years to come. Condolences to to his friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB33 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Wow, he was blessed to be riding that late in life! Sorry for your loss Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted July 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2016 Much respect to Ken. I feel another kindred spirit has left this crazy place. The Moto addicted men in my family rode well into their 70's and I suspect I will to. God Speed I hear they have great motorcycles and better roads to ride in the next world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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