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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: RLMoeller on May 08, 2011, 12:12:46 PM

Title: RIP Fred O. Ragle Sr.
Post by: RLMoeller on May 08, 2011, 12:12:46 PM

I was informed by a friend yesterday that Fred Ragle passed away recently.   I had only talked with him on the phone, never met him in person.   I know several members have had him do work for them.  For those that do not recognize the name, Fred was a gunsmith.  The name of his business was Gun & Machine, located on Western Ave in Omaha.

I don't know any more details about what happened.  A friend had heard from the UPS driver on that route so we spent a few minutes searching the web and found the obituary.  He passed away on April 30th.

Title: Re: RIP Fred O. Ragle Sr.
Post by: Dan W on May 08, 2011, 03:59:25 PM

Rest In Peace Fred

Title: Re: RIP Fred O. Ragle Sr.
Post by: A-FIXER on May 08, 2011, 10:33:07 PM

Yes, I used Fred many times and he was a gentle soul and I will miss him See you on the other side Fred.....

Title: Re: RIP Fred O. Ragle Sr.
Post by: gsd on May 08, 2011, 11:02:38 PM

its always a shame when we lose someone so knowledgeable.  My grandfather and I had this conversation many times prior to his passing.

I wish i would have written some of the information down he took with him.

RIP Fred.  Never knew you, but I wish I had.

Title: Re: RIP Fred O. Ragle Sr.
Post by: rluening on May 09, 2011, 11:12:05 PM

Sad to hear. I only met him a twice. Seemed like a good guy.

He did the threading on the MKII in this photo:
(http://rluening.smugmug.com/photos/i-6hrHRht/0/X3/i-6hrHRht-X3.jpg)

/rl