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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Steve Kocher on July 18, 2018, 06:20:22 PM
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Fred Kocher passed away peacefully this morning just after midnight. He was involved with control line airplanes since his childhood in the 40's.
He was never a great builder. I often had to remind him that he was building an airplane and not a tank. He always wanted to re-enforce everything.
He was never a great flyer. He competed in the Beginner category for years. He only needed to learn the 4 leaf clover to complete the pattern when he was struck with a sever case of shingles on the right side of his face. It affected his vision in the right eye and his equilibrium in his ear. He never flew again after that.
He was a great lover of model airplanes and the people who flew them. He attended many of the contests in District 8 and took thousands of photos at the contests. Many appeared on this forum and in Stunt News.
He was my lifelong flying buddy and I will miss him terribly.
Services will be at Rose-Neath Funeral Home at the Marshall St chapel on Saturday at 10:00. Visitation will be held at the same chapel on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00.
Steve.
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Steve,
I am so sorry to hear that. I always liked Fred; he was a very kind soul. I enjoyed flying with him and just being around him.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank Simpson
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Steve,
I'm very sorry to hear of Fred's passing.
Fred was always happy to take action pictures of the contests as well as just plain plane shots.
I always appreciated Fred's inputs.
Very sorry for the loss.
Frank
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Steve
So sorry to hear this about your dad.
I always enjoys seeing him at contest in his chair with the sunshade up and camera in hand.
My condolences.
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You and your dad seemed to always be "there," cameras in hand. I always look forward to the pictures that are taken to be posted, hoping to see one of my ship. He will be missed. I hope that you continue attending and photographing. Peace
Norm
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Sorry for your loss.
George Albo
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Steve ,Colleen and I are sad to hear of Fred’s passing I know he will be missed by his family and many frends.
Deepest sympathies
Joe and Colleen Gilbert
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My condolences.
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Steve: I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
Fred was always one of the nicest, most pleasant guys
around. Truly, a nice guy who everyone was happy to see
at a contest or fun-fly.
Steve Moon
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Steve, Know that Cathy and I offer our deepest condolence's and our prayers are with you and your family.. Words fail me at this time, my God's love cover everyone of your family..
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Steve, I never met your dad, but your obvious love for him tells me everything I need to know as far as him beoing a great gentleman. My thoughts are with you and the family.
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So sorry to hear that, Steve. My deepest sympathies to you.
Jason
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Steve,
I am really sorry to hear your father passed away. He was such a great guy.
I have received 100s of his photos over the years. His efforts in publishing and showing model airplanes was of great value to me and many others.
He was always so nice to see at the contests. We have missed him as of late and will continue to miss him always.
Thinking of you and your family.
Doug
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Sad to hear of your loss. Don't remember if we have ever met but most of what is said how can I repeat. Just remember the good times. I lost my Dad when I was 20 years old and he supported me as much as possible. :(
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Steve,
Kathleen and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You and your great family are in our prayers. You and your Dad, or one or the other were always at practically all DVIII CONTESTS taking hundreds of pics. Mr. Fred was such a nice gentleman, and his pics as well as yours Steve, were outstanding. I will surely miss him, but never forget him.
God Bless you and your family with peace and grace,
Doug and Kathleen
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Fred Was a good guy.
Rest in peace, old friend.
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Fred was a truly nice gentleman, we will all miss him. My condolences.
Mike