I just came across 2 posts from automator, a close friend of Kevin Knudson making us aware of his unexpected passing. I emailed automator asking if he could forward an obituary, where to send condolences to the family, and if any charities have been set up in his memory. He has mentioned that they will be wanting to sell his 55,000 original miles 500SL, so hopefully we can find a good home for it.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2794142-post11.html

He was a great contribution and character in open discussion. You will be missed, Kevin.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/kknudson.html

http://www.knudsons.com/Page1.htm

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I am very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Sudden and very sad.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

My thoughts are with his Family

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Very sad to hear. He wasn't that old.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

X2 and with kknudson.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

R.I.P Mr. Kknudson.

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My condolences. Very sorry to hear the news.

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Oh, man. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to his family.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

My condolences to his friends and family...seemed like a great guy and I always enjoyed reading his contributions on here. R.I.P.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

My condolences to his family. He will be missed here, as well.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Would he be any relation to Todd?

I tried Finding an obituary online... I only found out he Passed on September 14, 2011...

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

All,
Thanks for the kind words. Kevin really was a great guy. I hate to rank my friends, but can honestly say he was my best friend.
Sorry that I haven't been back to check in here sooner. Kevin's widow has a lot to deal with right now. She has not made any plans for a memorial at this time. He was cremated, and she intends to plan a memorial "some time". Right now she is trying to figure out how to pay the bills. She lost her job about a month before Kevin passed away.
The cause of death seems to be an aortic aneurysm. So it was quick and it is beleived that he died in his sleep. Probably the way all of us would like to go, but very tough on those left behind.
Selling the car would be a big help to Kevin's wife. If anyone has any ideas to help sell the car, or if I can answer any questions, please let me know.

Thanks.
Jim

Oy vey.... Thats rough take a lot of pictures of it, put it in the sale section. I'm quite sure it'd sell, if not, Tyler may be able to point you to another place to sell it other then ebay

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed