Qman Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 A long time board member, Edrach, Ed Rachner has pass on. His fight against cancer finally came to an end. He left us late Saturday evening. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne and 3 son's, Eric, Paul and James. And also by Paul's two Daughters. Not to mention his extensive family and friends. Any who knew him will vouch for his integrity, willingness to help anyone. And his all around niceness. He touched many of us and will be missed. Qman Ken, (Ed's friend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 What a wonderful man. I never met him face to face but he helped me many times. His caring and sincerity will live on, in a small way, right here on the board. My warmest condolences to the family. Me ke Aloha Pumehana, Ed. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthCoast Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Wow. RIP Edrach. We'll miss you buddy. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 RIP buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Only talked to Ed through deals over the USMB, but he seemed like a really cool guy. My condolences go out to his family, and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Fare thee well sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBrat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Damn he was a Brat lover......I met him once ......... hell of a guy........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferox Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 That's really sad. Ed helped me out with advice a lot here. I only met him once in person. I think I sold him a set of rear disc brakes. He picked them up at my place, and we ended up talking in the driveway for a couple hours. Super great guy. Sometimes I think cancer is attracted to goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Ed was one of the first people I met from the USMB over 10 years ago. We made countless deals, shared many stories as well as a love for all things Subaru. He was as genuine a person as I have ever had the pleasure to meet, I never heard him speak poorly about anyone. His love for his family was as obvious as his passion for BRATs. His '84(?) BRAT, license plate BRAT XTC, was his pride and joy. The contributions he made to this board over the years cannot be understated. Ed, I didn't know that you were suffering. I wish I had had the opportunity to see you more often during the past few years, but such is life. I regret not having the chance to say goodbye to you. From the time we spent together, I can be certain that you were one of the best men that I have had the pleasure to meet. I hope you are at peace, where ever you may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Peace to you my friend. You have finally won your battle against a tired and broken body. All of your life's projects, family, cars, love, friends, generosity, peace, want and need to help others, will forever live on in the lives and memories of the people you have touched. Bless you my friend, you are finally at peace. See you again someday... -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Ed, My friend, You will be missed dearly. Your help will always be remembered and your wisdom treasured. Your kindness to those of us less knowledgeable and your patience will be carried on by those you taught. I weep tonight not just because I lost a friend, but because the world lost a great man. Thank you. I send my best to Jeanne and your family. Twitch (Ben) Edited July 1, 2014 by Twitch de la Brat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sad news indeed. Condolences to his Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hsoj Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 He was a great man in this community and will be greatly missed. I wish peace to you all and all his family and friends. Ed helped me out a lot here and was always a very genuine person. My condolences to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What a truely excellent person! Godspeed Ed ! Our condolences to you Qman and of course his family and all of you who had the pleasure to actually be in his company. Another of the very wonderful people from this Board that often was there to help. I feel we should dedicate a moment to Ed in some way. Maybe next chance you get you take your Subaru out over some dirt and sling a healthy roost into the air for our MAN , Ed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 What a truely excellent person! Godspeed Ed ! Our condolences to you Qman and of course his family and all of you who had the pleasure to actually be in his company. Another of the very wonderful people from this Board that often was there to help. I feel we should dedicate a moment to Ed in some way. Maybe next chance you get you take your Subaru out over some dirt and sling a healthy roost into the air for our MAN , Ed ! A good thought Paul. Maybe the next time someone sees somebody in need. Or someone asks a question. Or needs a part picked up or dropped off. Or just an opportunity to be a nice person. Seize that moment and think of Ed. He would do it, why can't anyone do it? Make somewhere a nicer place. Ed would approve! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That's a great idea, Qman. A nice tribute to a good man--would help keed Ed's spirit alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 A good thought Paul. Maybe the next time someone sees somebody in need. Or someone asks a question. Or needs a part picked up or dropped off. Or just an opportunity to be a nice person. Seize that moment and think of Ed. He would do it, why can't anyone do it? Make somewhere a nicer place. Ed would approve! This is true. so very true. I have said it too many times in the past 48 hours.... if I could be 1/2 as sweet and genuine as Ed was, I CAN AND WILL make a difference in the lives of others... and more than likely my own at the same time. What a wonderful and warm human being. I will miss him SO MUCH but do treasure every moment we had and every story he told - not matter how long winded, round-a-about to the end of the tale said story may have been - he did have a lot to share Ed, you made a difference in the lives of others, had an impact and left a mark. It is now your time to Rally in Peace my good friend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Oh my God, this are Really Sad News ... ... Despite that I never met him in person, After so many years here, reading his posts, sharing information, etc... the good friendship and fellowship has been always there, and He will continue living forever somehow; every single word will live here at the Forums. My sincere deepest Condolences. Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 May he rest easy and peaceful. Always hard for those of us still here on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It was an honer knowing Ed, a truely decent human. Condolences to his family and all who were close to him. Like many here and elsewhere, he's helped me out many a time without ever asking for anything in return, back to the days that I was still a teenager and complete stranger to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ed lived a good and honest life. If we are rewarded for what we've done here on Earth, he will definitely reap those rewards. I'm glad to have met him and was lucky enough to be allowed into his inner circle. RIP Ed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Does anyone know if there will be a memorial? Also, I vote that the BRAT award @ all future WCSSs be named in his memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 There will be a Remembrance. It will be Saturday July 12th between 2 and 7 PM @ Ed and Jeanne's home. You can come at any time between those hours. Share stories with friends and family. Feel free to bring photo's if you have them as well. Come and go as you please. The address is; The Rachner's 715 232nd St SE Bothell, WA 98021 If there are additional details to share I will do so. Ken Please also note, there will be limited parking. If you can carpool or park at the shopping center and walk or drive up with others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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