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Title: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Tkelly on June 15, 2025, 06:01:32 PM

Great turnout at Rick’s memorial Saturday.For those who encountered his prickly personality ,as I did, found,there was much more to the man.I had my IT person attempt to post the obit but I don’t know if it went thru.

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 15, 2025, 06:46:38 PM

I would have loved to go, but I'm dealing with some health issues. I had no idea he was Mensa..

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 15, 2025, 06:55:53 PM

https://themonroetimes.com/monroe-times-obituaries/richard-parker-mahnke/

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Greg Field on June 23, 2025, 10:48:11 PM

Kinda stunned Cheesehead doesn't get more love.

He was a legend, kinda in the same vein as Dave Richardson. Ever heard of MG Cycle?

I just found out today he had passed. This makes me very sad.

Cheesehead, you irrascible MFer: Wait for me in Guzzi Heaven. Prob'ly won't be long...

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 24, 2025, 06:07:39 AM

There was another long thread that's off the page, Greg. Good to hear you are still kicking.. :grin:

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 24, 2025, 07:53:35 AM

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on June 24, 2025, 06:07:39 AM

There was another long thread that's off the page, Greg. Good to hear you are still kicking.. :grin:

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=123149.0

Title: Re: Cheesehead RIP
Post by: Nolan on July 24, 2025, 09:35:34 PM

Just yesterday a friend told me about Rich's passing, so I'm sorry that I didn't see this sooner. This was a very talented and motivated dude - I remember both Cheese and Gordon filling me in on their dreams and aspirations for MG Cycle. Far as I can tell, they met every one and more. Hospitable, clever, funny and kind. Simply a fantastic dude and Moto Guzzi legend.

RIP Rich.