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Riley Kuehn RIP

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  1. kafugelum308

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    #1 kafugelum308, Sep 7, 2015
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    I am saddened to report Riley Kuehn passed away early Saturday morning September 5th. Riley had been suffering from Alzheimer’s. Riley and his wife Jean were very active in the NWRFCA for over 30 years. They attended most of the events over that period until their health slowed them down. They had a 308GTB and a 250 Lusso which they regularly drove. Riley, an engineer, did much of his own work on his cars.

    We will miss him.
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  2. Gran Drewismo

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    #2 Gran Drewismo, Sep 8, 2015
    That's sad. Alzheimer's is a terrible thing.
     
  3. david

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    #3 david, Sep 8, 2015
    Thanks for posting. Sorry to hear this. Riley and Jean were some of the first people I met in the NWRFCA. Very nice man and we enjoyed comparing and contrasting our '77 308 GTBs.
     
  4. f355spider

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    #4 f355spider, Sep 9, 2015
    Michael,
    that is very sad news indeed. My condolences to Jean...it was always great to see them at our events. I recall Riley and Jean in their 308 many times in the early 2000s when I had mine. Happy memories. :)
     
  5. Willdief

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    #5 Willdief, Sep 9, 2015
    So sorry to hear that news, Michael but thank you for posting. I too remember Riley and Jean from so many events back when I first became a member of the club in '97. A lovely man.
     
  6. fly308

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    #6 fly308, Sep 10, 2015
    He was one of the first people I met when i joined in '98. Always enjoyed talking tech with him. He will be missed.
     
  7. Tifoso1

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    #7 Tifoso1, Sep 10, 2015
    Sad news indeed. I saw them both just a couple of months ago and was able to chat with Jean for awhile. Just like many other members, they welcome me to my first ever event with such kindness back in 1992. My deepest condolences to Jean and family. Riley will be missed. May he rest in peace.
     
  8. synchro

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  9. GaryReed

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    #9 GaryReed, Sep 23, 2015
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    I just saw this post tonight. My sincere condolences to Jean and their family.

    Michael- I hope you have contacted the board and the newsletter editor. There should be an article written.

    I have many fond memories of drives and events with Riley and Jean over the many years.

    Here's a picture of Riley from one of Bruno's Birthday events, I think this was taken in 1998 or 1999
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  10. kafugelum308

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    #10 kafugelum308, Oct 1, 2015
    It was 1997. I did not directly contact the newsletter editor but will do so.
     
  11. kafugelum308

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    #11 kafugelum308, Oct 1, 2015
    Should be in the current issue.
     
  12. PlaysWithItalians

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    #12 PlaysWithItalians, Oct 5, 2015
    The writeup is on page 16 in the October issue of Amici di Maranello.
    If you want a printed copy, go to Ferrari of Seattle or Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo.
     

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