Walter Bodendorf recently passed. I just received a letter from Continental Imports in Gainesville Florida, a shop owned by Steve (moderator of this forum) and Walter, giving me the bad news. I dealt with Walter, his wife and Steve of course in the few occasions when I took my car to their shop (60 miles away). They have a very professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff but, still a true family business. I know Walter will be missed...

I am sorry, this is probably not the best place to post this but, I know Steve frequents this forum and has shared so much technical information with all of us that...I feel it is time to, at least for me, share my sympathy in the passing of your friend Walter...

Please feel free to move this post if you think it is not appropriate...

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J.H.
'86 300E

I'm very sorry to hear that.
Our hearts go out to his family, to Steve and everyone at Continental Imports.

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Bill Wood - Retired Webmaster
My Personal Website
1998 Mercedes E430
2010 Toyota Sequoia
My Photo Albums

I know that most would have no reason, but if you have some time to waste to read about a really fine person go here: www.legacy.com and enter his name: Walter Bodendorf.

He was my partner for 28 years. We first met at the local MB dealer 31 years ago. He was really a special person, who I will miss forever. Thanks for the sentiments! His wife is now my partner and his daughter, son-in-law and nephew are still part of our business as are my wife and brother.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

My condolences to his family and to you

Sorry to hear about that Steve. My condolences.

Chris

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Condolences To All.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

I read about 3 pages of the guestbook in the legacy.com website. It almost brought tears to my eyes reading the comments people who knew him wrote.

He obviously was a kind and gentle soul who touched a lot of people.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and Walter's family.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

That really sucks.

Condolences, I hope everyone hangs together.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I too was not able to read very far into the legacy.com site. It is filled with such strong emotion.

Clearly, Walter Bodendorf was a very fine man who will be missed.

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560