Guest my3buicks Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Wanted to let the forum members know that BCA member Hank Deglman passed away yesterday. For those that didn't personally know Hank, you may have in a way known him thru his close friend Adam Martin. Adam kept us watching all winter on the "Me & My Buick" forum as he beautifully detailed Hank's stunning 60 Electra Conv. Hank will be missed. Please remember Hank's family, friends and Adam in your thoughts and prayers.Pic of Hank working on his 62 attached, sorry, not the best pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thank you for posting this, Keith. I haven't had the heart to do it yet.Hank's visitation is this afternoon, and the funeral will be tomorrow. Most of the chapter members will be there with their Buicks to see him off the right way. I have a picture of him the night before his stroke at a trivia night with some friends, but I don't have it on my computer right now. At least we know his last evening out was a good one.We'll miss you lots, bud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Adam, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your good friend and Buick comrad. I know he will be missed. Also please extend our sympathy from here on the forum to the family. Although most here never met him, just knowing how he cared for his cars is testament to his goodness.Respectfully,Lamar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 It's always difficult to know what to say at a time like this. One can only hope that Hank's life was satisfying to him and that those he touched have felt blessed to have made his acquaintance. I never met him personally but I believe I remember that car from the various meets I've attended. Someone who cared for a car like that had to have a good heart and will be missed personally and by the entire club. Watch over the rest of us Hank...if you will..And condolences from this Buick Family to his, and all his friends...John De Fiore ( JD) 3757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Yes this is not good at all. But remember that he did get out and enjoy life it appears. That's a good lesson. Sorry Adam. It seems I've seen Hank before? Plano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Yes, Hank was in Plano in 2004. The picture that Keith posted is from Plano when we were cleaning the cars up on Friday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Then I think I talked to him for quite awhile. I hope my memory is good enough. 62 Electra convertible. he said he had show winers but this one was "one to drive" and I thought, man, wish I had this one to drive! He had on a Fedora I think and what I liked was he had no problem talking Buicks with me even though he had no idea who I was. We got into a lengthy discussion of the 58's, which were right across from his car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 GOD SPEED... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I knew this was coming, as Hank had been in the hospital with little hope for recovery last week. Still, it's very sad to hear. I've known and seen Hank at the BCA national meets for at least the last 10-12 years. When the N. Texas chapter hosted the 2004 National Meet in Plano, Hank was the only person who called me afterwards to thank me and our chapter for stepping up to the plate to host what we knew would be a small meet, after the huge Flint meet the year before.Hank will be missed.Pete Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Bryan, that was him The funeral was today, and I gave his 58 convertible some exercise for the processional. I had some family and friends drive my two Buicks, and we probably had close to 30 Buicks in the lineup. Hank was proud, I know it. Today has been very difficult to deal with...thank God for the support from our families and friends.It was a real honor to be behind the wheel of that car, today. After I wiped the tears from my eyes, my sister took a picture with me and the car. ...a few of the many Buicks that shared in Hank's memorial service today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Adam, a fitting tribute and without doubt he was riding in the passenger seat enjoying a special send-off from his Buick friends.. Cherish the memories!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltawingpilot Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 In heaven,I hope there is Buicks! If not He went there in style! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta Man Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 What an incredibly classy way to conduct a funeral procession!I know that whoever saw your caravan of Buicks in honor of Hank knew there was someone special being honored.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCarPosters Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Adam, I can not imagine a more glorious send-off. After all, Hank's '58 was the Air Born Buick. May we all have such good friends who will respect our final wishes. http://www.vivipix.com/58buic03.htm http://www.vivipix.com/58buic02.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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