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Offline KathyO

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Don Rackemann
« on: December 13, 2016, 08:38:16 PM »
Don Rackemann passed away on December 9th.  He was an early 2-Club member from 1958.
RIP Don.

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Re: Don Rackemann
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2016, 12:40:08 AM »
Sorry to hear.

God Speed Don

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Offline deucemac

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Re: Don Rackemann
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2016, 02:47:27 AM »
He was quite a character  to be around  and made MCs  very nervous  when he picked up  a mic. Fun guy and sad to hear that he is gone.

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Re: Don Rackemann
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2016, 07:12:18 PM »
Been a friend of Dons for quite some time. He always enjoyed telling stories of his past exploits whether business, drags, or Bonneville. He is like Kenny Hoover as he never met a microphone he didn't like; it's what made Don, Don. He should have written a book; it would have been fun reading. He was a friend and I will miss him.
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