Fellow Letterhead, Duane Mickelson, who did a Superb Gold Leaf job on the Mazeppa 1936 Dodge Firetruck during the Muster, had a Stroke just after the Meet....He also has been found with large amounts of Cancer.....Duane is from Becker Minnesota (Twin Cities suburb) and has some jobs that he needs to have taken care of......If you are a Letterhead in the area and would like to help, please call me, Mike Meyer 507-843-5951 and we will all help a fellow Letterhead in time of need.
Like I said in my speech on the final night here in Mazeppa...it's all about PEOPLE.
We all have it pretty good...let's unselfishly rally our time, prayers and efforts for a Man that has done just that, EVERYTIME...
Thank You Sincerly Mike Meyer Sign Painter
Duane can be reached at his room in St.Louis Park..952-993-5760
This man has been here for me, EVERYTIME I asked for a hand..EVERYTIME..without a complaint, always first to get there, and last to leave.
Life is not fair sometimes and it is with tears streaming down that I type this....
Please cards to: Methodist Hospital 6500 Exclesior Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Duane Mickelson Room 614
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
That's shocking Mike...so sorry to here one of our "family" is suffering...I'll drop him a note.
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Mike how can this be true...its just hard to believe....We'll keep him in our prayers and try to drop him a line as well as a note...Duane truely is one of the nicest guys Ruth and I have gotten to know over the years after first meeting him at Gold Rush...
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
I just got off the phone, talked to Duane, he was eating Turkey Dinner in the hospital....said "they're great cooks here, great food"
He said "the fights on!, i'm gonna be kickin' this thing in the ass" I believe him. He had good prognosis...read it ain't over yet! from the surgeon.
wish I could help out with his work, but there's a lot of close people that will stand by him. Working on the Fire Engine with him, even only for a day, he gave me a Lot of Encouragement and confidence re: the gold work, he's a very giving teacher, looking forward to the next meet with him.
John
Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
Thanks for the info. i'll contact the maz. FD.
[ July 17, 2005, 05:41 PM: Message edited by: tlmeyer ]
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
WOW that sucks! Duane was one of the first guys I met at the muster and he jumped right in and helped me do some signs leading up the the meet. I wish him all the best and wish I was up there to help him out.
cheers mate!!
Rod Tickle
Posted by Beth Bryant (Member # 5841) on :
Duane was quite a talented guy. Very nice too. He will be in my prayers. Lets hope he will be on his feet and painting again soon.
Posted by Scott Telfer (Member # 3949) on :
Sorry to hear the bad news Mike... Keep on fighting Duane..all the best from Scotland..
Posted by Katie Gillen (Member # 5843) on :
If you're going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill
Very sorry, Duane--you're in our thoughts.
Posted by tlmeyer (Member # 1012) on :
Was just notified Duane Michelson will probably get out of the hospital this week & move to his inlaws. Cards to be sent to; Tim Fenske 11322 Goodhue St. NE Blaine, MN 55449
Sorry, dunno anymore on his condition.
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Mike, I just called your shop and left a message with Julian. We are not TOO far from Becker (although I am not sure I would call Becker a 'burb of the TCs). Let me know what you need and I will see if we can be of assistance. Best wishes to Duane for a full recovery!
Posted by Carole Bersin (Member # 5710) on :
Just got off the phone with Duane. His spirits are good and he says he can feel all the prayers coming in.
As others have said, Duane is one of the nicest people one could ever hope to meet. A true human being.
Posted by Carole Bersin (Member # 5710) on :
Just got off the phone with Duane. His spirits are good and he says he can feel all the prayers coming in.
As others have said, Duane is one of the nicest people one could ever hope to meet. A true human being.
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
I visited Duane yesterday in the Hospital in St. Louis Park...he is doing good...good sense of humor and he hopes to be out and home this weekend...he says HI to everyone and he's gonna fight this as hard as he can. He's no quitter...send him a card and help a fellow Letterhead out. Thank you.
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Get well soon Duane!
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
Someone please send me a decent photo of Duane. A laugh may help out... Thanks,
bp rparsons@gci.net
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
Dave Correl sent me a pretty good shot of Duane. BUT...I'm too stupid to figure out how to show a cartoon here, but if you email me at: rparsons@gci.net i'll zap Duane's get well card to you...
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
Dave Correl sent me a pretty good shot of Duane. BUT...I'm too stupid to figure out how to show a cartoon here, but if you email me at: rparsons@gci.net i'll zap Duane's get well card to you...
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
[ July 21, 2005, 11:56 PM: Message edited by: Kimberly Zanetti ]
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Bump!
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
Thanks Kimberly for posting that 'toon. How'd she do that?
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
She knows magic Bob. Hey Mike Meyer, on the group photo which one is he? I'm not sure if I met him or not, but if not Hope he gets well soon! maybe I can send a shot of him from my collection of Mazeppa, let me know...
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Hey Cisco! Duane is on the Far Left kneeling..he's kinda cropped of but he's there, and the Bob PArsons Cartoon is right on! Thanks for all the heart felt comments, we'll keep you all posted on Duane. Today is Friday the 22nd and he's supposed to be going home soon. Get Better Duane!!
Posted by Carole Bersin (Member # 5710) on :
I delivered the card yesterday to Duane and it was much appreciated.
His family thanks everyone for all their thoughts and prayers.
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