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Pete83
CB1100F
Joined: May 29, 2004
Posts: 2258
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:50 pm |
 
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Sad to learn today that Bill (silversurfer1050) passed away unexpectedly on 3/15/26.
Many annual Midwest F rallies with him and his wife Melody.
The guy brewed great beer.
Cheers Bill! 
https://www.petersonkraemer.com/obituaries/william-hamlin |
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smurdoch
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3197
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 1:08 am |
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Condolences to his family and friends.
He was a great contributor to this site. |
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bee-jay
Silver CB750F
Joined: Aug 17, 2009
Posts: 738
Location: eastern, pa
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 1:39 am |
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that's really sad. very nice obit. Obviously a genuine good guy. He was a younger man than I.
Many of us are at that age now where the years ahead of us are far fewer than the ones past. |
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grimmace4
Twinstar
Joined: Jun 16, 2007
Posts: 57
Location: Dorr, MI
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:27 pm |
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Wow, sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know, Pete. Went on a few rides with him as well. Always a nice guy. Prayers to his family and friends. |
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swiftnick
Black CB900F
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 1766
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 12:48 pm |
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This was so sad to hear about. I knew Bill quite well and enjoyed his company on many Mid West F rides. He was a genuine nice guy. |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5431
Location: Central Maine/Arizona
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 2:52 pm |
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RIP, brother. Condolences to the Family! |
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SteveG
Black CB900F
Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1613
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:13 pm |
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Saddened to learn of the passing of another F'r that I never had the privilege of meeting. Bill sounds like an all around good guy. Condolences to his family and friends.
Steve |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2331
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 9:49 pm |
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That is sad to hear Pete! Thanks for passing this on.
I remember Bill from the first Midwest F ride I attended at Red Stedman's in June 2009.
RIP Bill.
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5014
Location: Worcester, MA
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Fri Mar 20, 2026 11:09 am |
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This is very sad news to hear. I never got to meet Bill either, but I'm glad that quite a few of you did and were able to ride with him. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11912
Location: Studio City, California
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Sat Mar 21, 2026 1:37 am |
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Oh, sorry to hear that. RIP Bill. |
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cbxsix
Black CB750F
Joined: Nov 26, 2009
Posts: 829
Location: Ohio
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Sat Mar 21, 2026 1:51 pm |
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64 is just too early to go, I have a few mutual friends with Bill but never met him. Reading his obit, he was very talented and well loved.
Ride on Bill. |
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BillL
Silver CB900F
Joined: Sep 06, 2005
Posts: 1351
Location: Town of Troy, Wisconsin
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Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:33 pm |
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I was reviewing old pics earlier. Bill and Melody were a part of the inaugural Midwest Fers ride to Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor, Michigan, June 29, - July 1, 2007. |
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BillL
Silver CB900F
Joined: Sep 06, 2005
Posts: 1351
Location: Town of Troy, Wisconsin
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Fri Mar 27, 2026 7:51 pm |
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Bill & Melody host pre-launch July 7, 2011. Destination: Michihistrigan Campground Bar and Cabins |
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Jebbysan
Red CB1100F
Joined: Dec 08, 2007
Posts: 7103
Location: New Braunfels,Texas
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:45 pm |
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My deepest condolences to the family......have not been on here in forever and it was a slap for sure....
Ride on Bill.
Jebby |
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Bucko
CB1100F
Joined: Dec 15, 2003
Posts: 2843
Location: Vancouver BC
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 3:47 am |
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