CHARLES FELLENZ, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin died October 1975 of a
heart attack. He loved the magazine and was so interested in the
old steam engines and would always keep in touch with the threshing
shows.
Submitted by his sister, Gertrude Fellenz, Ellsworth,
Wisconsin.
EDWARD H. BUDENSKI, 75, of West Concord, Minnesota died July 16,
1976 at home. Edward, along with brothers Louie (deceased), Albert
and Robert, were among the group who formed the Zumbro Valley
Threshers Association. This was an annual fall show attended by
many from about 1954 to 1971, on their farm. It was held on
meadowland in the valley among the many beautiful colored trees,
scenic hills and winding creek. Among the many showpieces shown
each year was Edward’s 28 H.P. Minneapolis steamer which always
ran and looked as fine as the day it left the Hopkins Minnesota
Plant.
Submitted by Allan Danielson, Kenyon, Minnesota 55946.
W. GUY SAMS, of Hillsboro, Ohio died July 11, 1976 at the age of
85. Mr. Sams threshed for 45 years with his own outfits which
included an Aultman-Taylor thresher, Baker engine and later a
Geiser engine. He also had a Burdsall Clover Huller. In later years
he owned a 25-50 Baker tractor. Later he spent 8 years building an
8 H.P. model Geiser steam engine which was modeled after his full
size Geiser engine. It is one of the most perfectly built model
engines shown today. His son, Russell, now runs the engine at the
various shows and plans to carry on his father’s interest and
dreams.
Submitted by Ray Roberts, Box 33A, Route 5, Hillsboro, Ohio
45133.
HAROLD E. ‘CASEY’ BANION, 73, of 3909 Elm Street,
Bettendorf,
Iowa died Sunday, August 29. Casey was an old time steam
engineer and attended most of the midwest engine shows. He has been
a member of our Genesseo, Illinois Engine Club for many years.
Submitted by Lester L. Roos, 328 N. State Street, Geneseo,
Illinois 61254.
