VICTOR A. ANDERSON, 73, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on
Saturday, May 6, 1995.
Vic was born in Lyle, Minnesota, on July 1, 1921. He was a
tractor mechanic for hold Implement of Osseo, Wisconsin, and then
for Eau Claire Co-Op Oil until his retirement several years
ago.
He collected tractors and gas engines for many years and had one
of the finest collections in the area. He was always seen at
several of the area engine shows and auctions and proudly exhibited
some of his fine engines at the shows until he started having some
health problems a couple of years ago. Even though he became just a
spectator, he always enjoyed the shows and always looked for a good
bargain.
Vic had no brothers or sisters and was never married. He is
survived by four cousins and his family of friends.
Victor will be sadly missed by all of us, along with his helping
hand and the knowledge he was always willing to share.
Submitted by Randy Ackley, 21321 County X, Cadott, Wisconsin
54727.
LEE ROY WORKMAN, 79, of In-man, South Carolina, passed away
April 13,1995 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after several
years of declining health.
He was born in Spartanburg County and lived most of his life in
and around Spartanburg. He was a member of Rock Hill Baptist
Church, Inman.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Essie Mae Hudgins Workman.
He is survived by eight children, four boys and four girls, twenty
grandchildren, and his wife Dorothy Cox Workman. Also surviving are
two brothers and three sisters.
Lee Roy was a retired mechanic from Spartanburg County
Maintenance Shop. Most of his adult life was spent in construction
work and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
Lee Roy was a U. S. Army veteran, honorably discharged after
service in the Philippines during World War II. He was a member of
the American Legion Post 45, Foothills Antique Power Association,
Spartanburg, and Apple Country Engine and Tractor Association,
Hendersonville, North Carolina.
He was an avid collector of antique gas engines and pocketknives
for many, many years. His knowledge and insight into this hobby
will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to antique power,
he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Submitted by good friends Rachel and Herman Davis, Foothills
Antique Power Association, 171 Old Clark Road, Inman, South
Carolina 29349.
BILL NEATHERLIN, 66, died April 18, 1995. Bill was born in
Beaver, Oklahoma, and lived the last 49 years in Placerville,
California. Bill was a longtime member of the Early Day Gas Engine
and Tractor Association, Branch 13. He served as editor of the
Chugger newsletter in 1983 and 1984. He was president of Branch 13
for four years, 1986-1989, and National President of EDGE&TA
for one term, 1988-1989. He was the second Branch 13 member to
serve as National President of EDGE & TA, with Lou Chapo being
the first. Bill served as Chairman of the 1993 EDGE&TA National
Show and Meeting at Grass Valley, producing one of the best
National Shows in memory. Finally, he was Branch 13’s National
Director in 1994-1995.
Bill moved to California at the age of 17, where he worked at
Placerville Lumber Company, doing everything from felling trees to
general yard work. Eventually he became a sawyer, where he operated
the first automated sawmill in California. He said he could operate
the whole works with nine buttons, five pedals, and a good pair of
sneakers!
Bill was primarily interested in collecting and restoring one
lunger engines. He also like trains and made several trips to ride
on historic trains in various parts of the country. He attended
most of the National Shows of EDGE&TA, and had friends in most
branches.
Bill was a dedicated family man and was very close to his wife,
Dollie, two daughters, Karen and Kathy, four grandsons, and one
great-grandson.
Bill was one of the inspirations and driving forces who made
Branch 13 the successful club that it is today. He will be
remembered for the countless hours he spent to make each Gas-Up a
great one. He often did this at the expense of his own play time
with his engines. He was always supportive of the new members and
went out of his way to help them when he could. We were privileged
to have been in his company and all of his friends, especially
those in Branch 13, will feel his absence for a long time to
come.
Submitted by John Boehm, 14151 Co. Rd. 98A, Woodland,
California 95695, with help from John Paur, Dave Traver, and Rich
Hagerty.
