[Chrysler300] In memoriam: Billy Korbel

["Don Warnaar" <300country@xxxxxxx>]

That is certainly bittersweet news.  Sad for his sudden passing, but good that he got to attend our most recent meet and to take home a coveted trophy for his beautiful G.  I can still see his beaming face as his first place award was announced.

The Korbels, father and son, began attending meets probably in the 1970s.  I enjoyed many a conversation with Bill, his father, and Billy.  Although we in the club will always think of him as Billy, he probably preferred Bill after the passing of his father.  Even with his handicap he always appeared cheerful, although he surely experienced frustrations through the years.

It was so fortunate that our past meet at Lake George was only 60 miles from his home in Albany.  It made it easier for him to attend and he got to return home with his well earned award.  The location of the meet couldn't have happened at a better time.

I will miss Billy, and am so glad I got to talk with him at the meet.  It had been quite a few years since I had last seen him.

We have lost a good friend.

Don Warnaar


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Andy Mikonis<mailto:r41hp@xxxxxxxxx> 
  To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:00 PM
  Subject: [Chrysler300] In memoriam: Billy Korbel


    
  Billy Korbel passed away March 30 at his home of a sudden heart attack. He attended the fall meet at Lake George where his G won a concours senior division first place and a people's choice second. This from his sister Rosemary who also attended:

   
  "You certainly know how passionate Bill was about Chrysler classics and his 
  beloved '61G. Even after these 5 months since the show, he still talked of how 
  good it was to see everyone in the club and their gorgeous cars! He was truly in 
  his glory when he was amongst Chrysler people!
   
  If you can, I would appreciate if you could share this sad news with other 
  club members who knew Bill....

  I will miss my brother for the rest of my days, but one of the precious 
  memories I shall  keep with me is the fun and camaraderie of the Club. 
  You are truly a wonderful family of "Chrysler nuts"!! May God bless you all and 
  keep you well."




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