FRANK GARCHER REMEMBERED U Jim Haught THE BIG STOOP gone Frank Garcher president Midwest Products model designer modeling industry leader died May 22 following heart attack 71 know along rest modeling community lost truly great friend wrote longtime friend Dixie Cutrone Im really going miss Big Guy What loss modeling world said Larry Davidson former business colleague now top competitor Society Antique Modelers SAM events got know Frank wholesale retail hobby business always treated great respect pleasure doing business him Born March 3 1928 Brier Hill PA Garcher began working Midwest Model o Cit 1999 Toledo Weak Signals RC Expo shown AMA president Dave Brown center Radio Control Hobby Trade Association president Ralph Warner friendliest person ever met colleagues description Frank Garcher Joe Beshar 1 Frank have chat 1998 Grand Event Muncie IN Supply owned Wally Simmers teenager 1940 After break military duty early 1950s returned Midwest eventually became its president Affectionately nicknamed after old Terry Pirates character Garcher known bit character himself Toledo shows Frank would host huge party hotel Friday Saturday nights wrote Cutrone loved play ukelele best friend playing banjo would sing old-time songs long night Man could get place jumpin Frank ultimate modelers party animal wrote District Viii Associate Vice President Jim Simpson easy manner humble friendliness made him man near order see Cutrone recalled evening Garcher during Tournament Champions event didnt quite work out planned Frank said Dix lets see can break hank playing dollar machine hit $500 Frank confident way way rightstraight back 76 Model Aviation s about hour later some dollars lighter Garchers legacy extends far beyond party scene however individuals companies hobby industry positively affected him Frank always said have grow industry grow industry everyoneincluding Midwest productswill benefit said Sue Burney Vice President General Manager Midwest Over years Franks contributions hobby grew importance wrote Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA president Ralph Warner Although always visible never matter self-promotion rather catalyst get rest us involved Garcher involved RCHTAs formation served Board Director since its incorporation 1983 have no idea far wide Franks generosity went said Simpson can tell Franks giving money saved model business trade show contests big small special events AMA Franks generosity started before made money wrote Robert Klein early days no ever came away shop empty-handed generous fault said AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock real people-person Sue Burney concurs loved people very friendlythe friendliest person ever met Although Garchers passing leaves what Simpson refers gaping hole hearts modeling lives staff Midwest pledges carry Wed like assure modelers crafters everywhere Midwest Products will continue manufacture create hobby craft products enjoyment said Denise Taylor Director Advertising Ed Rogala Director Product Development indicated during Grand Event conversation Garchers presence would sorely missed company striving maintain day-to day operations efficiently possible feel greatest tribute him will maintaining high professional standards Midwest Products represents strongly encouraged wrote Sue Burney letter customers enthusiastic spirit Frank Garcher hearts continuity provisions place will continue business interruption Garcher became AMA Fellow 1984 elected AMA Hall Fame 1989 given Keeper Flame award 1998 What did model aviation can never appreciated enough wrote Johonie Smith will sorely missed said District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank Im gonna miss him big-time wrote Simpson love fliers feel Garcher survived wife Rosemary three children three grandchildren sister ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control 135 Futaha KRAFT repair information 850 434-0909 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpeet/DBEST/rcdiosoutlVRSlhtmlToll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please October 1999 79 SPECIAL SHAPES CO P0 Box 7487 Romeoville IL 60446 630-759-1970 Fax 630-759-1978 *Tuhing 1/32 2 od *Heavy wall Aluminum tubing *Spring steel music wire *and large selection tools projects *LOW Minimums *Visa/Mastercard Accepted wwwspecialshopescom Send 5200 full line catalog REGAIN CONTROL X71 1-800-962-7802
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 76, 79
FRANK GARCHER REMEMBERED U Jim Haught THE BIG STOOP gone Frank Garcher president Midwest Products model designer modeling industry leader died May 22 following heart attack 71 know along rest modeling community lost truly great friend wrote longtime friend Dixie Cutrone Im really going miss Big Guy What loss modeling world said Larry Davidson former business colleague now top competitor Society Antique Modelers SAM events got know Frank wholesale retail hobby business always treated great respect pleasure doing business him Born March 3 1928 Brier Hill PA Garcher began working Midwest Model o Cit 1999 Toledo Weak Signals RC Expo shown AMA president Dave Brown center Radio Control Hobby Trade Association president Ralph Warner friendliest person ever met colleagues description Frank Garcher Joe Beshar 1 Frank have chat 1998 Grand Event Muncie IN Supply owned Wally Simmers teenager 1940 After break military duty early 1950s returned Midwest eventually became its president Affectionately nicknamed after old Terry Pirates character Garcher known bit character himself Toledo shows Frank would host huge party hotel Friday Saturday nights wrote Cutrone loved play ukelele best friend playing banjo would sing old-time songs long night Man could get place jumpin Frank ultimate modelers party animal wrote District Viii Associate Vice President Jim Simpson easy manner humble friendliness made him man near order see Cutrone recalled evening Garcher during Tournament Champions event didnt quite work out planned Frank said Dix lets see can break hank playing dollar machine hit $500 Frank confident way way rightstraight back 76 Model Aviation s about hour later some dollars lighter Garchers legacy extends far beyond party scene however individuals companies hobby industry positively affected him Frank always said have grow industry grow industry everyoneincluding Midwest productswill benefit said Sue Burney Vice President General Manager Midwest Over years Franks contributions hobby grew importance wrote Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA president Ralph Warner Although always visible never matter self-promotion rather catalyst get rest us involved Garcher involved RCHTAs formation served Board Director since its incorporation 1983 have no idea far wide Franks generosity went said Simpson can tell Franks giving money saved model business trade show contests big small special events AMA Franks generosity started before made money wrote Robert Klein early days no ever came away shop empty-handed generous fault said AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock real people-person Sue Burney concurs loved people very friendlythe friendliest person ever met Although Garchers passing leaves what Simpson refers gaping hole hearts modeling lives staff Midwest pledges carry Wed like assure modelers crafters everywhere Midwest Products will continue manufacture create hobby craft products enjoyment said Denise Taylor Director Advertising Ed Rogala Director Product Development indicated during Grand Event conversation Garchers presence would sorely missed company striving maintain day-to day operations efficiently possible feel greatest tribute him will maintaining high professional standards Midwest Products represents strongly encouraged wrote Sue Burney letter customers enthusiastic spirit Frank Garcher hearts continuity provisions place will continue business interruption Garcher became AMA Fellow 1984 elected AMA Hall Fame 1989 given Keeper Flame award 1998 What did model aviation can never appreciated enough wrote Johonie Smith will sorely missed said District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank Im gonna miss him big-time wrote Simpson love fliers feel Garcher survived wife Rosemary three children three grandchildren sister ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control 135 Futaha KRAFT repair information 850 434-0909 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Visit home page http//wwwwtpeet/DBEST/rcdiosoutlVRSlhtmlToll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please October 1999 79 SPECIAL SHAPES CO P0 Box 7487 Romeoville IL 60446 630-759-1970 Fax 630-759-1978 *Tuhing 1/32 2 od *Heavy wall Aluminum tubing *Spring steel music wire *and large selection tools projects *LOW Minimums *Visa/Mastercard Accepted wwwspecialshopescom Send 5200 full line catalog REGAIN CONTROL X71 1-800-962-7802