Chuck Auckerman

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Chuck Auckerman

Post by twistedsprocket » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:39 pm

Hi, My name is David Robinett, and I am former co-worker of Chuck's. I even caught a ride with him or two over the years. I know he was an active member of this organization. I found out via email today that Chuck passed away in his sleep either Monday or Tuesday night of this week. His wife, Suzanne and their children are at their home in Bridgewater, VA. I have no further details at this time.

Anton, I know nothing of the rules on this board. Please place this topic in the appropriate place.

David Robinett
Keezletown, Va.

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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by Pfestus1 » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:47 pm

That news is quite a shock, and very sad. I just saw Chuck at the MOA and RA rallies. Thanks for letting us know.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by eap » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:43 pm

This is sad news indeed. I met Chuck a number of years ago at the Sherando Lake Ralley and we have managed to ride together at least once a year ever since - we frequented the ADV Eastern Rendevous in Hot Springs, NC together and several others. Chuck and I met up just last month at bikes in the Blue Grass ralley. Please let us know if you hear more.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by XILAR8 » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:14 pm

So sorry to hear about Chuck's death. We will miss him.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by AntonLargiader » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:20 am

I am just stunned. That was just about the last thing I expected to hear; just saw him at the rally. Who could have known.

FWIW to the new guys here, Chuck has been the guiding force behind the monthly BRB breakfast meetings for the entire time I've been back here in Virginia.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by Pfestus1 » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:24 am

Memorial service is this Saturday, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Bridgewater, 2 to 4 pm.
Here is the notice on thier web site:
http://www.johnsonfs.com/index.cfm

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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by bmwcca1 » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:31 am

Pfestus1 wrote:Memorial service is this Saturday, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Bridgewater, 2 to 4 pm.
Actually, this is what the announcement says:
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by MTSweger » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:49 pm

This is indeed sad and shocking news. I just saw Chuck at the MOA and RA rallies. Damn. :(

It's true that Chuck was the driving force behind our "1st Sunday" rides. We will surely miss him, big time.

-MTS
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by PaulZ » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:10 pm

Very sad news. I had only met Chuck a couple times on Sunday rides, but was looking forward to many more ...
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by AntonLargiader » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:42 am

http://www.dnronline.com/obituaries.php#15959

I have a family thing on Saturday and think the timing will just be wrong. Hopefully the memorial service will be open to friends like us.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by eap » Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:10 am

AntonLargiader wrote:http://www.dnronline.com/obituaries.php#15959

I have a family thing on Saturday and think the timing will just be wrong. Hopefully the memorial service will be open to friends like us.
I'm sure it will be open to us - I spoke with a family member and us bikers were specifically mentioned. I plan to head down to Bridgewater saturday morning.

There is also a memorial thread over at the ADVrider site at http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490794 where you can also post memories and photos of Chuck.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by tom burke » Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:44 pm

what a hollow/empty feeling. chuck was always a constant. you go to a rally and there he is. a memorial ride sometime?

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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by a » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:41 am

Wow... I was away on vacation and just now picked this up. I'm stunned.

VERY sorry I was not around for memorial service. Though I was not a "close" friend, Chuck's easygoing personality and flowing generosity made him seem like an old friend. GREAT guy.

I offer my deepest sympathies to his family.

Godspeed Chuck, I'm sure you roads will be twisty wherever you are.

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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by MikeS » Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:42 pm

I had just met chuck this year through "a" at the Blue Grass Camp Night. He was a kind and generous individual and I enjoyed his stories through the night. My condolences to his family and close friends.
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Re: Chuck Auckerman

Post by eap » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:52 pm

Update - I just received this note from Chuck's wife, Suzanne. She asked that this be shared with the Chuck's motorcycling community and invites any of us to speak.

Suzanne, Eliza, and Colin would appreciate your presence at a service honoring the life of Chuck Auckerman. We will meet at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 20 to share memories and take comfort in the company of friends. Join us at Spring Meadows, 820 Natural Chimneys Rd., Mt. Solon, Virginia.
Please RSVP to eliza DOT auckerman AT gmail DOTcom (include if you require directions). Please let us know if you would like to speak at the service.
EAP

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