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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: TrophyGal on August 16, 2012, 05:36:23 PM

Title: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: TrophyGal on August 16, 2012, 05:36:23 PM
Bill Fehrman, our Mid-West Race Director, died today in the hospital .. about an hour ago.  He was 68.  We have been told that injuries sustained in an accident several weeks ago resulted in complications that he could not overcome.

We haven't been told of the arrangements yet, but knew everybody would like to know as soon as possible.

Such a shock!

Rest in Peace, Bill - and God Speed!

UPDATE:  The funeral service for Bill Fehrman will be Monday, August 20th. Visitation from 9:30-11:30 am with service to follow at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2220 E College Ave, Appleton WI.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: jigs on August 16, 2012, 05:40:53 PM
Aweful aweful news...won't be the same...God speed Bill,just doesn't seem right or real....
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Xian_13 on August 16, 2012, 06:46:03 PM
God Speed.

-X
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: RoyHefner on August 16, 2012, 07:17:45 PM
Very sad news.  Bill will be greatly missed.  Sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: spyderchick on August 16, 2012, 08:04:30 PM
Our thoughts are with the Ferhman family and our Midwest racing community.

Bill was one of the good ones.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: tzracer on August 16, 2012, 08:17:12 PM
RIP Bill, you will be missed.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: kozikracing on August 16, 2012, 08:23:46 PM
We will truly miss Bill's laughter, jokes, passion for motorcycles, and his support of the sport and the CCS racers.  Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, who are also part of our racing family.  This is a very sad, sad day for all of us.  Godspeed, Bill.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 16, 2012, 09:03:33 PM
Definately will miss Bill there.  :wah:


He had some fun stories.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: SV88 on August 16, 2012, 10:32:47 PM
Wow totally shocking.  He teched me last BHF.  One of the best people in the racing community.  My heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends.  He will never be forgotten...
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Jiggyfly on August 16, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
Godspeed, my friend.
This in itself, makes me glad I made a 2000 mile round trip for the July 1st BHF round, as I was able to share some laughs with Bill. A good guy, who will be missed.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: mtmansl on August 17, 2012, 01:17:17 AM
Oh No,

What happened???  So sad, prayers sent for him and his family...
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on August 17, 2012, 06:44:26 AM
Such a great guy, the Midwest Region just won't be the same, he will surely be missed by many.

God speed Bill - RIP.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Supergirl on August 17, 2012, 08:21:15 AM
So hard to believe :(

RIP Bill.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: supercarl on August 17, 2012, 09:27:57 AM
Bill was always so helpful at the track. I can't believe he's gone...you will be missed Bill! RIP.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: gpz11 on August 17, 2012, 09:35:40 AM
Sad to hear this.

Bill was always a great person to deal with and be around.

RIP Good Sir.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: spinblue on August 17, 2012, 09:41:42 AM
This sux, so sad, so sorry.


Our blessings to all his loved ones.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: DanO966 on August 17, 2012, 10:02:25 AM
RIP It was a sad sad day!  :-(  GodSpeed.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Jeff on August 17, 2012, 10:52:29 AM
Celebrating a life well lived and a fantastic legacy.  Bill was a guy who touched so many hearts.  An absolute icon of CCS Racing in the Midwest.  I'm happy to have had the pleasure of knowing him.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: EX#996 on August 17, 2012, 12:05:09 PM
Quote from: Jeff on August 17, 2012, 10:52:29 AM
Celebrating a life well lived and a fantastic legacy.  Bill was a guy who touched so many hearts.  An absolute icon of CCS Racing in the Midwest.  I'm happy to have had the pleasure of knowing him.


+1


My he rest in peace.


The Buxtons



Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Ma on August 17, 2012, 12:16:30 PM
R.I.P. Bill, you will be missed.
Condolences to his family.
At this rough time for you, remember how much he was respected & liked by his CCS family.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: SnacktimeKC on August 17, 2012, 01:06:36 PM
RIP Bill.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: HAWK on August 17, 2012, 02:08:09 PM
Bill made a difficult job seem easy.

He was always a pleasure to be around at the track.

Bill you will long be remembered and sorely missed.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Falco on August 17, 2012, 03:16:51 PM
I have been a member of the CCS family for little bit over a year but Bill made me feel welcomed and knew not only knew my name but also the proper pronunciation.  Trust me, that was not unnoticed. 

Bill you will be missed. 

Rest in Piece, I hope you are having fun over there with Joey, Marco, Shoya, Daijiro and the gang.

Thank You for everything you will be missed!


Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Jwhite316 on August 17, 2012, 03:33:23 PM
May he rest in peace, and I pray that he his legacy and soul go on for eternity.  To me, Bill was like a Dad to all of us.  Motorcycle Racing is inherently dangerous, Bill gave his all to try and make it as safe as possible.  Bill was one of us, he lived life to the fullest.  When I heard this news, I was almost hoping this coming Blackhawk was going to be cancelled, but you know what that's not what Bill would've wanted.  I hope we can all come together and celebrate Bill Fehrman's great life.


Rest in Peace Bill Fehrman.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Tornado Bait on August 17, 2012, 03:49:32 PM
The paddock won't be the same without you, Bill.  My condolences to the Fehrman family.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: Protein Filled on August 17, 2012, 04:57:59 PM
:( RIP Bill
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: TrophyGal on August 17, 2012, 07:14:14 PM
From Amy Fehrman's Facebook page:

Funeral service for Bill Fehrman will be Monday, August 20th. Visitation from 9:30-11:30 with service to follow at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2220 E College Ave, Appleton WI.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: dylanfan53 on August 17, 2012, 09:48:57 PM
Rest in peace, Bill.  You are forever etched in our happy memories of the best of times at the track.
Prayers for the family going through this tough time.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: EX#996 on August 18, 2012, 08:07:47 AM
Bill's obituary


http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postcrescent/obituary.aspx?n=william-k-fehrman-bill&pid=159237001#fbLoggedOut (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postcrescent/obituary.aspx?n=william-k-fehrman-bill&pid=159237001#fbLoggedOut)



Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: motox64 on August 18, 2012, 07:48:41 PM
Only met him a handful of times but each one was extremely positive. RIP Mr. Fehrman
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: gearhead on August 20, 2012, 07:43:23 AM

Great guy, everyone in the MW Region has a Bill story to share...God speed, Bill - RIP.
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: kc124rm on August 21, 2012, 10:44:38 AM
RIP Bill.




(I was so proud when he yelled at me for riding a wheelie.)
Title: Re: R.I.P. Bill Fehrman - MW Race Director
Post by: PJ on August 22, 2012, 05:52:12 PM
Godspeed Bill. And thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. I'm glad I had the chance to talk to him briefly during the Friday test before the ASRA/CCS weekend at Blackhawk. Big loss for the roadracing and motorcycle community.
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