JOE FAHNESTOCK, a good and beloved friend of thousands of steam
men, tractor men and engine men, passed away September 27, 1988. He
will be sadly missed by all who were privileged to know him, and
happily remembered through his writings in the Iron Men Album, Gas
Engine Magazine and Engineers and Engines.
Joe and his ‘Joe Dear’ tractor have been a familiar
sight at Darke County Steam Threshers, Miami Valley Steam
Threshers, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Assn. (Portland,
Indiana), and Poor Farmers’ Campsite, Fletcher, Ohio over the
years. His gift was in writing about people (Iron Man of the Month,
Sparkplug of the Month, etc.), and through them Joe has preserved
their machinery and experiences for all of us to enjoy.
Joe’s wife Pat was always on the back seat of the ‘Joe
Dear’. I am sure she would appreciate a postcard from some of
his friends, or maybe a contribution to the American Cancer Society
in Joe’s memory. Her address is: Mrs. Pat Fahnestock, 1819
LeFevre Road, Troy, Ohio 45373.
Submitted by Ed Hufnal, 208 Penn Road, Troy, Ohio
45373.
This is to inform you and your readers that WAYNE D. JACOBS,
Pinconning, Michigan, passed away after a lengthy illness on
September 8, 1988. As most of your readers know, Wayne had
submitted many articles to various magazines over the years. Due to
these articles he obtained many friends throughout the country and
we can think of no better way to let everyone know of his
passing.
Wayne was an International Harvester dealer from 1945 until 1963
and through the years had collected many pieces of literature on
all brands of equipment.
Wayne had exhibited portions of his collection at various shows
and had sold some of the literature to interested parties. He
offered a lot of advice, stories and information to anyone who
asked.
He will be missed by us all.
Submitted by Phyllis E. Jacobs (Mrs. W.D. Jacobs), 220 N.
Water Street, Pinconning, Michigan 48650.
MR. VICTOR KATTINE always took the Iron Men Album and the last
year or so his wife had to read it to him. This is in memory of our
dear friend ‘Vic’, as everyone knew him. Born March 23,
1903, died June 11, 1988, Vic was a retired farmer. Also he
formerly operated a farm equipment repair shop in Russellville,
Ohio. He was a charter member of the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery,
Inc. from the very first and up until the last few years was active
in the Machinery show. Vic is survived by his dear wife Lela, two
nieces and a nephew. Vic will be sadly missed by his many friends
of the Machinery Show.
Submitted by John Metcalfe, 5799 Richland dr., Milford, Ohio
45150.
We were saddened to learn of the passing of MILTON L. LLOYD, 80,
at his home on September 9.
Mr. Lloyd was a charter member and vice-president of the society
since its beginning 26 years ago. He was a carpenter and sawmill
man, and was foreman when the club moved a barn to the grounds of
the Carroll County Farm Museum where they now hold their
activities. He will be very much missed by all.
Submitted by Raymond L. Young, 118 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Westminster, Maryland 21157.
