Recently, I realized I hadn't seen posts from ERLover (aka Wild Bad Bob) and when I checked his profile saw that he hadn't posted since mid May.
I did some research and found a post where he listed his real name as Robert M. Bursek http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... 26#p215726
A little further research found this obituary for Robert M "Mike" Bursek from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reproduced on Legacy.com:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonli ... =185729128
He passed May 29, 2017. Not many biographical details, but it says he had two sons, which ERLover talked about. And I googled the mom listed in the obit and she is 97, like ERLover's.
I had my run ins with ERLover at times, but I thought he had made amends here, turned over a new leaf and made a lot of contributions.
Rest in Peace.
RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
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ChrisNeilan
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
I too had noted his absence and was wondering. That must be hard on his mom as he was her primary care giver and very devoted. And yes, he did try to limit his contributions mostly to Shopsmith related posts in the last couple of years! I liked seeing his posts.
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
I too had noticed he wasn't posting but with being the caregiver to his Mom I figured things had just gotten really busy. This was a shocker!
Thanks algale for the searching and efforts to find out what had happened.
I agree he was doing better these days, in a lot more control. In deed RIP.
Ed
Thanks algale for the searching and efforts to find out what had happened.
I agree he was doing better these days, in a lot more control. In deed RIP.
Ed
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masonsailor2
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
I always enjoyed his slant on things. Hopefully they have a wood shop up there with 10ER's. RIP
Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
Just a couple of days ago I thought the same as the rest of you. No posts in quite a while. That is sad news. I too enjoyed his posts and will miss him. May he rest in peace.
John & Mary Burger
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Hooper, UT
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Hooper, UT
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rjent
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
The best thing you can say about him was that he was a very good woodworker, and in this company, that is saying something.
Rest in Peace Wild Bad Bob. One way or another, you left a legacy here ....
Rest in Peace Wild Bad Bob. One way or another, you left a legacy here ....
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
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1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
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dusty
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
Rest in Peace. We will miss you.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
Thank you algale for sharing this.
I too had noticed his absence from the forum but thought he might be busy with his Mom.
What a shock, as he was the same age as me.
He may have been controversial at times but I enjoyed his posts and the knowledge he shared, I will miss him.
RIP Mike.
I too had noticed his absence from the forum but thought he might be busy with his Mom.
What a shock, as he was the same age as me.
He may have been controversial at times but I enjoyed his posts and the knowledge he shared, I will miss him.
RIP Mike.
Ron Dyck
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
Thanks for your diligent work and your post, algale.
He'll be missed.
RIP.
He'll be missed.
RIP.
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Re: RIP ERLover/Wild Bad Bob
RIP. May your mom find a caregiver with your commitment to her wellbeing.
Everett
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