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Post by ryan_ott on Jul 17, 2021 21:36:26 GMT -5
Posted at the request of his late partner El Claire This post is to inform you of the tragic passing of Ken. His life was taken too soon in a vehicle accident involving his scooter and an SUV, news page below. While many of you may not of had the opportunity to meet Ken in person, it’s hard to miss the go get it personally he had. I quickly felt like I’ve known this guy my entire life shortly after meeting him. He’s been there to talk and taught me things and shown opportunities to me I may not of originally seen. I’m truly thankful I had the opportunity to meet and ride with such a charismatic person and he will genuinely be missed. Mileage shouldn’t divide friendships, get out and meet like minded people and you’ll be thankful you did. He is survived by his Mother, Loretta Monty, and siblings, Daniel and Dezirae Hohenthaner A celebration of life will held at: King of Kings Church 2685 Packard Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Saturday, July 24 Service : 1-3PM Eastern Memorial : 3PM Eastern www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2021/07/ann-arbor-man-on-moped-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-with-suv.html?fbclid=IwAR0p6WoYbT6bB8BJv5C_-bA4Oq-d0lPEp8-VxCaNyjvaxu8MNPKeEmLeg0s
EDIT by 90GTVert : If anyone would like to send anything to El, Ken's partner, here is a PayPal link : www.paypal.com/paypalme/elbolab?locale.x=en_US |
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Post by 190mech on Jul 17, 2021 22:07:36 GMT -5
Sooo sorry we have lost Ken!!I talked to him a few times and felt like he was family... RIP ken...  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jul 17, 2021 23:21:16 GMT -5
This is a big loss to our community and probably a lot more that we don't know about with as outgoing as Ken was. I've spent time sending PMs back and forth with him, talking about anything from personal life and philosophy to, of course, scooter stuff. He seemed like a great guy that cared about the people around him, whether they were coworkers or people on a scooter forum or whoever. Very intelligent too. I'd be lying if I said I never had to google a word that he used to be sure I knew what it meant.
I never got to meet Ken. I'm sad that I didn't make it to Tennessee during the small bore rally to have the opportunity to hang out with him. You don't think about stuff like this and figure there will be another time when it's more convenient or makes more sense with what you've got going on. Ken was adamant about him, Ryan and I getting together soon and maybe a bigger group. He seemed to have connections with so many people. He was just telling me that he met Brandon from ScooterSwapShop, and he had sources for parts and help with parts, and seemed to know everyone.
Ken was getting me dimensions to make some CVT spacers for his 125 Zuma and he was going to try to sell some to people that he knew and send me the profit. I was just trying to make a couple for him for free and he insisted that he wanted to pay me once he figured out exactly the size and then try to sell them for my benefit. Cyberspace has long been famous, or infamous, for internet toughguys, cyber bullying, hackers, scammers... you name it. When you meet someone online that actually cares about you and tries to help you, it's a special thing. I've been incredibly lucky to know some really great people on this forum, and Ken was certainly one of them.
My sincerest condolences to El, who he spoke so highly of, and all of his family and friends.
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Post by CrankingWithCG on Jul 18, 2021 0:51:57 GMT -5
It sucks that your life can just be taken in a single second by one moron for no reason. Seemed like such a cool dude from his builds 😢
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Post by badmotorscooter on Jul 18, 2021 1:48:31 GMT -5
While I don't know who Ken is, this is tragic news. My condolences to family and friends.
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Post by Sum-azn-kid on Jul 18, 2021 3:24:56 GMT -5
Ive talked to him in Pms and on his thread. The road is dangerous for 2 wheelers, as a tow truck driver Ive seen it first hand. But as a motorcycle and scooter rider I know there is no better feeling than being on 2 wheels with the wind in your hair. RIL Ken. And condolences to your family.
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Post by benji on Jul 18, 2021 3:43:07 GMT -5
gofund.me/f226d731Here's the family's gofund me page, according to the news site. I'm sorry to here he's gone.
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Post by Tanuki on Jul 18, 2021 4:18:14 GMT -5
God bless you Ken
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Post by milly on Jul 18, 2021 4:24:02 GMT -5
Sad to hear, spoke to Ken via pm before now and he sent me a anti gremlin bell couple yrs back. Nice fella don't know what else to say really.
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Post by milly on Jul 18, 2021 5:07:00 GMT -5
Donation sorted
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Post by aeroxbud on Jul 18, 2021 5:16:27 GMT -5
A sad loss to everyone who had contact with him. Especially those close to him.
My condolences to his family. It's a real tragedy to be taken by someone else's stupidly.
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Post by pinkscoot on Jul 18, 2021 8:21:21 GMT -5
I have enjoyed reading Kens posts as he taught himself all things scooter. What a senseless loss to his family Le Claire and his forum family.
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Post by Zino on Jul 18, 2021 8:45:51 GMT -5
Ken was one of a kind .
I spent alot of time pming him about Zuma stuff and life .
When I could not get a carb spring for months he dropped one in the mail at no charge just helping me get back on the road .
During the darkest days of Covid and one of family members was on strict quarantine when no one could get masks or PPE he offered to ship me some .
The world is a better place because of Ken.
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Post by sToRm on Jul 18, 2021 9:17:10 GMT -5
Very sad news. Condolences to Ken’s family and friends. He will definitely be missed around here. Rest In Peace.....
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Post by lunatuck on Jul 18, 2021 10:00:00 GMT -5
RIP Ken. He was a great help on these forums. My thoughts are with his family.
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