Dennis Hartweg

#1 02-01-2003, 04:23 PM

Just got off of the phone with Holub, and Lopata, and Ratpak. Just heard of Dennis's passing. I am simply in awe. Great guy to say least. The hobby has lost a true enthusiast. Got to know Dennis through the NNN, vette-fest, Supercar reunion, Gibb reunion, and other shows. Was looking forward to seeing him again March 2nd. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. If someone could e-mail me the arrangements I would appreciate it.

sYc · #2 02-01-2003, 04:38 PM

Just heard the news about Dennis. What a loss. Dennis was one was of the true gentlemen of our hobby and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to the family. Tom, Rob and the rest of the Clary family.

**hvychev** · #3 02-01-2003, 04:55 PM

I am simply stunned. I met Dennis at Vette Fest and had talked to him on other occasions and what a gentleman. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

ORIGLS6 · #4 02-01-2003, 04:55 PM

I just heard the news from Kenny Brown. He was checking the accuracy of his information. This is not something I want to hear. Dennis and I met for the first time in LaHarpe last August and were quickly becoming close friends. I have been to his home a few times and both he and Ann are the most friendly, gracious people I've met. We travelled to VetteFest together and attended the New Years' Eve event in LaHarpe. We were working on a couple of small projects for his cars and I had just received an e-mail from him Friday morning related to one of those. I'm at a loss to tell you how much this hurts.
I'm thankful I had the opportunity to spend time with him. May God be with Dennis and Ann. I'll miss you my friend.

**SS427** · #5 02-01-2003, 05:01 PM

Someone please fill me in! I was just discussing Dennis on an e-mail moments ago and had no clue. Dennis has been helping me on a research project. I have been out of state since Thursday and had heard nothing.

What a significant loss to the hobby. I only recently met Dennis at VetteFest and was amazed at what a down to earth guy he was. He was never to busy to answer my questions.

My thought and prayers go out to his family and friends.

**Mr70** · #6 02-01-2003, 07:24 PM

Well I am in total shock today.First the shuttle,and now this news..I too just met Dennis Hartweg at November/02 Vettefest.I was going to try and help him locate some Fred Gibb Memorabilia for the next November 03 Vettefest show.Al Fierke was going to have a special display in honor of Fred Gibb there.Dennis truly was a very nice man who shared a passion for the Cars and their Memorabilia too.His Fred Gibb Nova and Literature display at VF/02 said a lot in my eyes..Please keep us updated here, as his family is in my Prayers tonight.Rick P.

Kim_Howie · #7 02-01-2003, 07:39 PM

I met Dennis three years ago at LaHarp. We quickly became good friends. I sure am going to miss him. Kim

68TopStock · #8 02-01-2003, 07:53 PM

Dennis will be missed by all who he touched. He was a wonderful man and husband. I am thankful to have known him, and will miss him.

82z96ss · #9 02-01-2003, 09:47 PM

I never personally met Dennis, but my condolensces go to his wife and family. He is in better place now, may he rest in peace.

From
The Watts Family

mc25t190 · #10 02-01-2003, 09:54 PM

we never know. i meant dennis for the 1st time at vettefest in november. we talked for hours, (rick smith, dennis, & I). what a nice guy and a true enthusiast of the hobby. what a loss, i am without words. may god bless he and his family. i'm so sorry for such a tragedy, a short memory will be remembered for ever and missed!

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