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Title: Curt Chevlen - remembrance event added
Post by: doug mcpeek on November 23, 2018, 11:09:29 PM
With great sadness I report that Curt Chevlen has died.  I am told that Curt was driving home on Thanksgiving evening, not feeling well, when he was involved in a car crash.  His wife who was also in the car is reportedly uninjured.  I have not been informed of a cause of death at this time.  I'll report anything further when I hear it.  A memorial service may happen in the coming week.
As you may recall, Curt was badly injured when his motor scooter collided with a left-turning SUV in the summer of 2018.  While in the hospital he learned of the death of his good friend John Romine of Indiana, who had also been in a motorcycle crash.  Curt decided to quit riding.  He seemed to recover rapidly from very serious injuries, but lingering effects were still worrisome.  On Veterans Day he drove sweep in his Miata as a few of us rode to lunch in the cold.  He said it was fun and I hoped that would mean he'd ride with us often in the future just as Tom Rannebarger had.
Curt was a frequent attendee of MSTA events, often seen in the company of Romine, Howard Baumwell and Dave Brickner.  I most recently saw him at our Columbus area happy hour.  He was laughing and making wise cracks as always.  He brought me a box of leftover bits from the FJ-09 I bought from him when he gave up riding.  He seemed optimistic. 

When i have more information I will pass it along.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: stevegrab on November 23, 2018, 11:24:01 PM
OMG I saw the thread title and feared the worst, Curt was such a great guy I was hoping to see him at some events or lunch rides in the future, now he is gone.

RIP Curt,
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: Brick on November 24, 2018, 04:09:13 AM
Howard called me this morning and told me of Curt’s passing. I’ve known Curt for many years. He was a great guy. I will miss him a lot. I hope I can get up to Ohio when there is a service.
God Speed Curt!


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Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: STLTHMSTA on November 24, 2018, 05:14:56 AM
This is terrible news, but thanks for reporting Doug. That was one friendly guy, great sense of humor and always a pleasure to be with.  Godspeed, Curt
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: DirtFlier on November 24, 2018, 05:26:02 AM
Truly sad news.  I was looking forward to yakking with Curt at the upcoming club Christmas Party and ribbing each other as we always do. 

Tosh
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: brider on November 24, 2018, 07:56:36 AM
I'm in shock.  God Speed Curt.  RIP.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: NinjaBob on November 24, 2018, 08:53:40 AM
Saddened to hear this, RIP.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: Patmo on November 24, 2018, 09:53:21 AM
NOOOOO!    Can’t beleive this.  I was looking forward to seeing him again and sharing a laugh.  I can’t even formulate thoughts right now.

RIP Curt.  I’ll miss you.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: bcd on November 24, 2018, 11:52:18 AM
This is just terrible news. Curt was always a pleasure to talk to and ride with. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: RichGrab on November 26, 2018, 11:04:37 AM
Sad to see another longtime, well known and well liked club member and fellow rider is gone. It's a reminder to us all that our days are numbered on this big blue marble, and fortunately none of us know what that number is. Godspeed Curt, may you ride with the angels. Condolences to his family on this no doubt tragic loss.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: Patmo on November 26, 2018, 06:29:17 PM
Any word on the arrangements?
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: Brick on November 27, 2018, 02:36:50 PM
I heard from Howard that Marty, Curt’s wife said that she wasn’t going to have a service at this time.
I intend to honor his memory every time I ride. He was one of a kind and a great friend.


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Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: DirtFlier on November 27, 2018, 03:27:08 PM
There was a Facebook posting from one of Curt's daughters and she said the church service would be family-only but they would probably have a Celebration of Life for Curt sometime downstream. 

Tosh
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: STLTHMSTA on November 27, 2018, 09:56:25 PM
Well then, I guess we will honor the family wishes but sad that we aren't included. However, I hope we will be there in force when the time comes. Ride smooth dear friend.
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: stevegrab on November 28, 2018, 06:16:12 PM
MSTA members could always do their own thing at some point to remember him. I'm sure some who gather for the holiday party this weekend will share stories and remember him.

When Roger Batestelli (Cleveland) passed the family did have services and many of us attended, some even spoke. The following spring we had a gathering at a park in the morning, along with Roger's brother (maybe 2 of them) donuts & coffee and shared more stories.
Title: Remembering Curt - Saturday Dec. 8
Post by: doug mcpeek on November 29, 2018, 02:33:37 PM
from Howard Baumwell:   "Friends of Curt are putting together an event to honor and share memories and stories about Curt. The event will be on December 8, 2018, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the High Beck Tavern at 564 South High St Columbus OH, 43215.

The High Beck phone number is 614-224-0886 their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/highbeck (https://www.facebook.com/highbeck)There will be an open bar and food provided. Please pass this along to anyone who knew Curt."
At the corner of East Beck St and South High St..
It looks like these are the public parking lots nearby 280 W. Sycamore St. behind the Kroger - .1 miles; 500 S. Front St. garage (enter from Blenker St.) - .1 miles; 477 S. Front St. behind Shadowbox Theater - .2 miles.
http://columbusbrewerydistrict.com/map/ (http://columbusbrewerydistrict.com/map/)
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen
Post by: Patmo on November 29, 2018, 03:59:53 PM
from Howard Baumwell:   "Friends of Curt are putting together an event to honor and share memories and stories about Curt. The event will be on December 8, 2018, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the High Beck Tavern at 564 South High St Columbus OH, 43215.

The High Beck phone number is 614-224-0886 their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/highbeck (https://www.facebook.com/highbeck)There will be an open bar and food provided. Please pass this along to anyone who knew Curt."
At the corner of East Beck St and South High St.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking/@39.9503721,-82.999283,17.25z/data=!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sparking!2sHigh+Beck+Tavern,+564+S+High+St,+Columbus,+OH+43215!3s0x88388f4be0ee0d6b:0x2c567af8ead28440!4m2!1d-82.9981814!2d39.9506224 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking/@39.9503721,-82.999283,17.25z/data=!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sparking!2sHigh+Beck+Tavern,+564+S+High+St,+Columbus,+OH+43215!3s0x88388f4be0ee0d6b:0x2c567af8ead28440!4m2!1d-82.9981814!2d39.9506224)

If anyone from the SW Ohio are wants to go up, please check with me.  I plan to go (weather permitting) and can be the designated driver for an evening.

Pat M
Title: Re: Curt Chevlen - remembrance event added
Post by: Brick on November 30, 2018, 07:32:22 PM
I intend to drive up from Morganton, NC. I’ve been shopping Air- BnB. Up on the 7th back home on the 10th.
Brick


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