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2014/2015
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2015

John Arthur Jukes, 84, mechanical engineer, founder of thread repair system Time-Sert and owner of Time Fastener Co., died December 1, 2015, in Hawaii.
Survivors include two sons, William Jukes and Michael Jukes of Nevada; a daughter, Jill Wagner of Hawaii; and five grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Time Fastener Co., 5301 Unit G Longley Lane, Reno, NV 89511.

James E. “Jim” Marshall, 80, founder of J&E Supply and Fasteners Co. Inc., died November 16, 2015.
He started his career in his father’s farm implement business and then industrial hardware business with his brother. With his wife, Mary, they founded J&E Supply from their Oklahoma City home. J&E Supply marked its 45th anniversary in August.
Survivors include his wife; sons Jimmy and Mike (Jennifer); three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial donations to: tiptonchildrenshome.com. 
Messages to the family may be sent c/o J&E Supply, 1903 SE 59th, Oklahoma City, OK 73129.

Arthur “Art” Salani, founder and president of Global Fastener & Supply Inc. in 1985, died October 29, 2015.  He had been a National Fastener Distributors Association board member from 1995 to 1998.  He was also president of Grease Fittings Solutions.  His company won numerous awards, include the Huffy Sports ‘Partner of the Year’ award and Lifetime products “Supplier of the Year.”
Survivors include his spouse, Susan; and children Chris and Art.
A visitation  at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 9 from 3 to 7 pm. Services will be Tuesday, November 10 at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 20700 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Global Fastener & Supply, W160S6381 Commerce Dr., Muskego, WI 53150.

Mary Ann Langholz, 83, executive director of the National Fastener Distributors Association from 1976 to 1990, died October 24, 2015.
In addition to her NFDA role, she had been a high school teacher and television personality for Columbus Public Schools. President Gerald Ford awarded her the Foundation Freedom Medal and she received the alumni achievement award from Capital University.
Survivors include her husband, Armin P. Langholz; son Kevin and daughter Lori; and six grandchildren.
Memorial service will be Friday, October 30, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Bexley, OH. Visitation is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston, Columbus, OH 43227.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Armin P. Langholz Scholarship in Radio/TV/Film, c/o Capital University, or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Evans Funeral Home. Web: evansfuneralhome.net

Michael Caesar, 55, died October 11, 2015.  He started working for Barbarotto International Machinery in 1982, shortly after Fred Barbarotto started the fastener machinery company.  
“Over the years, he became a highly respected salesman for Barbarotto, and was universally liked by all the customers who worked with him.  Mike was not only knowledgeable about the equipment and capabilities, but he was always good for a laugh, as well!” according to a company statement.
Survivors include wife Kathleen; son Max and daughter Samantha.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Barbarotto International Machinery, 3311 Royal Ave., Oceanside, NY 11575-3623.

Ralph S. Shoberg P.E., 75, died October 5, 2015,  He is credited as the father of the rotary torque transducer to measure assembly torque dynamically, and the wheel force transducer for vehicle road load data.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, he was a test engineer for Easton Aerospace and then co-founded GSE Inc., a test/measurement firm where he led developed a test system for testing threaded fasteners for torque vs. tension and calculating undressed and thread friction coefficients.
He founded RS Technologies where he developed the patented M-Alpha analysis method for determining clamp load through analysis of torque vs. angle signatures. He also brought the German engineering standard of VDI 2230 to the Wndows desktop for calculating the stresses in critical bolted joints by SR1 software.
He was a member of SAE, where he was involved in study of wheel lug nut design and tightening and analyzing the bolted joint assembly process and development of equipment for the dual mechanical testing of threaded fasteners.
The Industrial Fasteners Institute honored him with its Soaring Eagle Award in 2013.

Robert “Bob” Truckey Sr., 85, died September 25, 2015. He and his wife, Colleen, founded Cal Fasteners Inc. in 1975.
Two sons joined him in the business: Robert Truckey Jr. and Joseph Truckey.
Survivors include Colleen and sons; daughters Marilyn Goodwin, Barbara Bonenfant, Michelle Reitmeyer and Laurie Green; 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Orange, CA at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Cal Fasteners, 4300 E. Miraloma, Anaheim, CA 92807. Email: sales@cfi1.com 
The family suggest memorial contributions to the Macular Degeneration Foundation: eyesight.org

Barbara Ann Saviano, 60, founder of Fasteners By Design and a past board member of the Mid-West Fastener Association, died September 21, 2015.
Survivors include husband Dennis Saviano; son Dan Saviano and daughter Laura Hollis; and four grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial donations to the National Shrine of St. Peregrine at the Basilica at www.ols-chicago.org. Funeral information: friedrichsfh.com

Grant R. Rich, 61, spouse of Nancy Rich, died September 1, 2015 at their home.  
Nancy Rich is executive director of the Mid-West Fastener Association, Southeastern Fastener Association, New England Fastener Association and Metropolitan Fastener Association.
Survivors include three children: Grant Rich, Lindsey Rich and Lauren Rich.
Visitation will be 3 pm to 9 pm Thursday, September 3, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich, IL. Service will be at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospital, Oncology Dept., 450 W. Hwy 22, Barrington, IL 60010.
Messages to the family may be sent to Mid-West Fastener Association, P.O. Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Email: mwfa@ameritech.net

Grant Baird, 81, died August 9, 2015. His sales career started with Star Expansion in Mountainville, NY. He was involved in bringing metric to the U.S. in roles with Bultin Kanthal, Fontana and Bossard in the 1970’s and 80’s. 
In 1993 with his wife, Esther, and daughter, Jennifer, he started Hampton Roads Nut & Bolt Co. Inc. The company is now Hampton Roads Fastener & Construction Supply Inc. and is owned by his son, Sean Baird. His grandson, Shane Baird, has become the third generation in the family business.
He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Patricia Baird.
Survivors include his wife, Esther LaBarr; daughters Lisa Baker, Lori Smith and Jennifer Baird; son Sean Baird; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, 524 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23352. 
Messages to the family may be sent to Hampton Roads Fastener & Construction Supply, 416 Davis St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  Email: sbaird@hrfcs.com 
The family suggests memorial donations to Union Mission in Norfolk, VA, or HPH Hospice in Hudson, FL.

Ralph W. Schack, 77, retired CEO of Los Angeles-based Century Fasteners Inc. when it acquired Consolidated Bolt & Nut Co.  Earlier he had been with Alvo Nut & Bolt.
Survivors include spouse Gloria; daughter Linda Schack; son Howard Schack; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth El (Building Fund), 1435 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732; Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, P.O. Box 2095, Palos Verdes, CA 90274; or Angels of Hope, P.O. Box 2866, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274.
Messages to the family may be sent via: dailybreeze.com/obits or Malinow & Silverman Mortuary.

Larry Russell Mills, 72. Since 2013 he has handled outside sales for XL Screw. His fastener roles also included being vice president of sales & marketing for Brico Industries. He was active in the Mid-West Fastener Association.
Survivors include four children and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane.
The family suggests donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Web: hjfunerals.com

Stephen Andrew “Steve” Williams, 58, vice president of marketing department at Winzer, died July 16, 2015.  
Survivors include spouse Deborah Sue Pitts; daughter Anda Unchurch; and mother, Pat Williams.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Winzer Corporation, 4060 E. Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX 75074.  Memorial donations may be made to Texas Park & Wild Life or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Brian G. Lilly, 45, died July 9, 2015.  He was vice president of purchasing for Kenneth G. Lilly Fasteners Inc. of Delaware.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle R. Lilly of Earleville, MD; daughters, Skylar and Morgan; and parents, Gary and Elizabeth Lilly.
Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16,  at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921.  Burial will be private.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Kenneth G. Lilly Fasteners, 855 Dawson Dr., Newark, DE 19713. Email: sales@kglilly.com

Frank Condon, 85, died June 1, 2015. He was of founder and owner of Hillsdale Terminal in Michigan. He retired in 2000. His career also included Alcoa, Owens Illinois, Corning and Vaco Products.
Survivors include wife Barbara Ann Clark; six children, Frank Condon, Jim Condon, Linda Deck, Lori Atkins, Tom Condon and John Condon; 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County.

Eymard J. “Ed” Wisnewski, 86, founder of Mobile Fastener Company in 1963, died May 26, 2015.  
He recently retired and now his son, Mark Wisnewski, owns and operates the Illinois distributorship.
In addition to selling fasteners, he rode brahma bulls in rodeos.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; sons Mark Wisnewski and Paul Wisnewski; and two grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Mobile Fastener Company, 3614 Madison St., Oak Brook, IL 60523-2745.

Michael Jeffrey “Jeff” Podshadley, 54, died May 24, 2015. Podshadley started in fasteners in 1980 and over his 35-year career included Reynolds Fasteners, Partsmaster and Infasco, Brighton-Best International, Interstate Threaded Products and All State Fasteners. He was on the Southwestern Fastener Association board from 1999 to 2002 and 2007 to 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Carla; and daughter, Jana.  Messages to the family may be left online: crawfordacrim.com.

William Darwin Wedgwood, 92, died April 19, 2015, at his home in Lebanon, NH.
In 1948, he joined Stamford, CT-based Boots Aircraft Self-Locking Nut Corp. as production manager and then assistant to the executive VP. In 1952, he was appointed to serve on the National Aircraft Standards Committee by the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics.
Wedgwood joined Marson Fastener Corp. of Chelsea, MA, in 1964 and retired as VP in 1988.
During his career he served on the board of the Industrial Fasteners Institute for 12 years and was listed in Who’s Who in Commerce and Industry.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha. Survivors include daughter Dawn Forbes Dickson; sons William and Robert Wedgwood; and two granddaughters.
Private burial will be in the family plot in North Woodbury, CT.
Donations may be made to Harvest Hill in Lebanon or Bayada Hospice in Norwich, VT.

Nelson Kerr Reid, 86, died April 19, 2015, in North Carolina. He started as a sales rep for Ideal Fastener and later became an independent manufacturer’s representative for nine fastener companies.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, June;  two daughters, Melanie Reid Soles and Emily Reid McDonald; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Robin Faulconer Reid.
The family suggests donations to the Community Relief Fund, Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Messages to the family may be left online at richandthompson.com.

Jason Russell Surber, 44, died in hospice care on March 27, 2015. He was president of ATF Inc, chairman of EAFM of Mexico and served on the Industrial Fasteners Institute board.
He held a bachelors degree from DePauw University, law degree from John Marshall Law School and an MBA from Northwestern University.
He was active in Christ Church Lake Forest, the Young President’s Organization, Exmoor Country Club and Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
Survivors include his wife, Kirsten Surber; daughters Addison, Charlotte and Tatum; parents Don and Nancy Surber; and two brothers, Ryan Surber and Kyle Surber.
Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Church; DePauw University; RIC / Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago; or Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o ATF Inc., 3550 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712, or be posted at burnettdane.com.

John Phillip Zehnder, 76, retired president Earnest Machine, died of cancer on April 6, 2015.
Earnest Machine was founded by John’s father, Paul Zehnder, in 1948.  John started working at Earnest in his teens, before attending Concordia Teachers College and becoming a band director and high school teacher in Chicago for six years. He returned to Earnest in Cleveland in 1967 as a $3 an hour clerk and advanced through purchasing, reworking orders, sales and at age 32 in 1974 he became president. He retired in 2011 and was succeeded by his son, Kirk Zehnder.
He was known for his love of music and theater, which led to directing plays at St. Paul Lutheran Church and teaching music to elementary students.  He was the founding director of the Lutheran Wind Ensemble.
Survivors include four children, Keli, Heidi, Kirk and Meghan; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, James Zehnder.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Lutheran Wind Ensemble, c/o Lutheran West High School, 3850 Linden Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116 or the VeloSano Bike to Cure, in support of team Earnest Machine, 9500 Euclid Ave. DVB, Cleveland 44195 or velosano.org.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Earnest Machine, 1250 Linda St., Rocky River, OH 44116.  Email: erb@earnestmachine.com
From the Fastener History section:
2007 FIN – Zehnder: Keep Customers Happy
“It was a time when you thought three times before dialing long distance,” Zehnder observed. “You know you really ‘hook ’em’ when you pay for the call.”
1999 FIN – Earnest Machine Products Marks 50th With Book of Company History
What are the odds of a family business reaching its 50th anniversary?

George Joseph Ludington, 69,  died April 3, 2015, of cancer.  He was the past president and owner of Universal Fastener & Supply in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Survivors include soul-mate of 15 years, Edith “Neill” Ayers of Destin, Fla.; his daughter, Kelli LaClair; two grandsons and stepson, Coe Douglas.  Web: universalfastenerandsupply.com

James F. Braden, 83, who died April 2, 2015, was co-author of “Mechanical Fastening of Plastics” and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Fastener Standards Committee.
Survivors include wife Joan Braden; daughter Colleen Garafalo and Katie; sons, James D., John and Brian Braden; and six grandchildren. Web: tewsfuneralhomes.com

Thomas R. Boyd, 91, inventor of the Boyd Bolt, died March 4, 2015, in Southern California.
He earned a mechanical engineering degree from Bradley University and completed graduate work at UCLA and Harvard.  With partners, he founded Tridair Industries, which grew to over 400 employees manufacturing aerospace products for NASA missions and the Concorde. 
He patented the Boyd Bolt fastener mentioned on live television coverage of Apollo 12 on November 19, 1969.  Astronaut Alan Bean said, “Houston, you can log me for my first Boyd Bolt on the Moon” prompting Walter Cronkite to scramble to explain both fastener and inventor.  
The Boyd Bolt also enjoyed a comedic cameo in a scene in the HBO miniseries “From the Earth to the Moon.”
He was preceded in death by his wife Carol.
Survivors include son, Rennie; daughters Carolyn, Wendy and Christina; and four grandchildren.
Services have been held. The family suggests memorial donations to: roverrescue.com or losangelesmission.org.

Ruth Ringel Mintz, 100, died January 27, 2015. With her husband, Isadore (Izzy) Mintz, daughter Mildred Werner and son-in-law Ed Werner, the four founded E Z Sockets in 1978. She retired from E Z Sockets at age 99.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991.  
Survivors include three daughters, Carla Roberts, Beth Mintz and Mildred Werner; and four grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent to: Mildred Werner, E Z Sockets, 5 Cornell Pkwy., Springfield, NJ 07081. Email: ezsockets@juno.com Tel: 973 376-7130

Lawrence J. “Larry” Stefan, 79, died February 6, 2015, in Illinois. He was the founder and owner of Bradley Coatings of St. Charles, IL.
Survivors include wife Judith; daughter Rhonda Rocca; sons Bruce Stefan and Bradley Stefan; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association.  Web: yursfuneralhomes.com
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Bradley Group, 410 S. 38th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174.

Jimmy Randolph Spruill Sr., 87, died January 30, 2015.  He was the owner of JJ Fasteners Inc. and the 1989-90 president of the Southeastern Fastener Association.
Survivors include his wife Janet; daughters Deborah Spruill Hundley and Margaret Anne Spruill Hurst; and son Jimmy Randolph Spruill, Jr. and wife Karen; and six grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o JJ Fasteners, 805 Broad St., Portsmouth, VA 23707.
The family suggests memorial donations to Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society or the Ambassador Club Christmas Needy Program.

Wayne Leroy Simmer, 72, died January 30, 2015.  As a CPA he started his career in accounting and in 1978 he opened Des Moines Bolt Supply. He managed the Iowa distributorship until turning it over to his children in 2012.
Survivors include his wife, Toni; four children: Stacey (Dave) Lyman, Steffaney (Brad) Cronin, Kent (Rich Reese) Simmer and Keven (Jessica) Simmer; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o DMB Supply, 2300 Delaware Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317. Fax 515 265-5412
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Cynthia A. Darling, 68, died January 30, 2015. She was wife of Bruce Darling, retired vice president of materials management for Porteous Fastener Company.
Messages to the family may be sent to: 1324 Bridle Way, Minden, NV 89423. Email: darlingpair@yahoo.com
The family suggests memorial donations to the Concordia University Irvine Music Department, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612 or Trinity Lutheran Church music program, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville, NV 89410.

Richard F. “Dick” Knobloch, 83, died January 27, 2015, in Indiana.
In 1967 he started a fastener distribution company in Atlanta and later opened another business, which eventually was sold to Service Supply Co. in Indianapolis.
After moving to Columbus, IN in 1995, he worked for Service Supply as vice president and general manger of structural sales until his retirement. He chaired and was an honorary member of the ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners and was also on ASTM Committee AO1 (stainless steel).
Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Jane (Gordon) Smith of Littleton, Colorado; son, Mark (Susan) of Belton, Texas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Steve. Web: barkesweaverglick.com

Harold W. “Goodie” Best, 70, died January 27, 2015. He had been the owner/operator of Best Fastener & Supply of Kansas City, MO.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Best Fastener, 1874 N. Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120-1228.

Paul Edward Morath, 68, died suddenly January 5, 2015, in Detroit.
His career started as a CPA at Price-Waterhouse. He started in fasteners with Cold Heading Company, an automotive fastener company in Detroit, in the finance department and eventually became COO. He later joined Ring Screw Company and went into a partnership to form Shamrock Precision Fasteners. Ring Screw and Shamrock were eventually sold to Textron.  After retiring he helped start Shannon Precision Fasteners and still held the title of president emeritus.
Survivors include wife, Pamela; children, David (Laurie), Daniel (Nicole), Julie Contat (Kevin) and Jill Osborn (Christian); and 10 grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent online: ahpeters.com.
The family suggests memorial donations to Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 W. Chicago Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206.

2014

Wayne Golden, 71, chairman of Star Stainless Screw Co., died December 18, 2014.  
After earning an MBA from Columbia, he became a securities analyst for Standard & Poor’s.
In 1972 he became president of Star Stainless Screw, which his father founded.  Starting with one location, he built Star into its major master distributor of stainless steel fasteners role.
In 2007, he retired due to his illness.
“Wayne said he learned years ago that the most important thing in business is to differentiate yourself from your competitors,” Star Stainless president Bruce Wheeler recalled. “He also believed in keeping things as simple as possible. Here is a classic Wayne quote: “We don’t analyze, we don’t plan and we don’t have management meetings. As Yogi Berra said, ‘you can’t think and hit at the same time.’ ”
In a past interview with Forbes, he claimed that he learned two things while earning his MBA. One was that he could “kind of” read a financial statement.  The other was to “never ask business questions or listen to business advice from accountants, lawyers, bankers or consultants. They know nothing.”
“Wayne was always a free-spirited independent thinker with a passion for the industry and his employees. Wayne has always marched to a different drummer,” Wheeler reflected. “When the parade would be marching to the right, Wayne would find a reason to go to the left. His spirit and memory will always remain alive with those of us that have had the privilege of working with him. Wayne has left a lasting mark on the fastener industry and on those lucky enough to have been touched by his wisdom and generosity.”
Suvivors include wife Sylvia; daughters Wendy (Steven) and Barrie (Joseph); and more than 400 employees.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Star Stainless Screw Company, 810 A.E.C. Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191.
The family suggests memorial donations to: Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Web: theaftd.org

For his own description of his career click on the Fastener History section of GlobalFastenerNews.com:
2002 FIN – Golden’s Rules: First, Make a Profit

Moses Efren Cordova, 84, died December 15, 2014.  He began his career as an inventory clerk in the fastener division of Triangle Steel & Supply and rose to manager of seven branches.  After 15 years with Triangle, he founded Circle Bolt and then Cordova Bolt Inc.  He was the 1990-91 president of the Western Association of Fastener Distributors.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Rachel Martinez Cordova; three children, Karen, Mark and Matthew; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Messages to family may be sent to Cordova Bolt, 5601 Dolly Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621. Tel: 714 739-7500 Fax 714 994-2661 Email: sales@CordovaBolt.com

Kenneth A. Ozaniec, 73, while with Cronin Fasteners was the 1985-86 president of the Chicago Bolt, Nut & Screw Association.
Suvivors include his wife; six children; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggest memorial donations to  Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631

Larry S. Berman, 74, chairperson emeritus of MNP Corporation, died November 22, 2014.  He founded MNP in 1970.  Berman had been a director of MNP’s parent company, Meridian National Corp., since 1996.
Funeral was held November 25.
Survivors include his children: Dana Berman, Nicholas Berman and Terri (Jerry) Chapman; and six grandchildren.
Messages to the family may be sent to Terri & Jerry Chapman, 32877 Romsey, Franklin, MI 48025 or c/o MNP, 44225 Utica Rd., Utica, MI 48317. Email: info@mnp.com
The family suggests memorial contributions to: Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd. #220,  Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 Web: michiganhumane.org

Richard William “Dick” Kerr, 88, chairman of fastener manufacturer Kerr Lakeside Inc. of Ohio, died October 8, 2014. He was born April 15, 1926, in Cleveland.
He was in the second of three generations to lead Kerr Lakeside – founded in 1948 by Charles L. Kerr and now headed by president Charles L. Kerr II.
Survivors are his children, Marianne and Charles L. II (Cathleen); and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita (nee Gibbons).
In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to UC San Diego Center for ALS Research & Therapy, Hillcrest Medical Offices North, 3rd Floor, Suite 1, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Kerr Lakeside, 26841 Tungsten Rd., Euclid, OH 44132. Tel: 216 261-2100 or 800 487-5377 Fax 216 261-9798 E-mail: info@kerrlakeside.com

Michael Anthony Tyll, 58, president of the Engineered Fastening division of Stanley Black & Decker since 2010, died on a flight September 25, 2014.
He became president of the Black & Decker Corp. automotive division in 2001 and group vice president and president of Black & Decker’s fastening & assembly systems division in 2006.  After graduating from the University of Michigan, his career began in 1980 as a staff accountant in Chesterfield, MI.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Cabaj Tyll; daughter Melissa Paradiso; son Kyle Tyll; one granddaughter; and his parents, Bernard & Betty Tyll. Web: WujekCalcaterra.com

James Martin Layden, 93, died at his Dallas home on September 16.
In 1951, Layden went to work for Bolt Supply Co., which later became Bosco Fastening Service Center. He retired from Bosco as president in 1983.
In 1984, he joined Porteous Fastener Co. as Southwest regional manager. He spent 17 years in this position, finally retiring for good in March 2001 after 50 years in the fastener industry.
Layden had been a member of the Southwest Fastener Association, and had served on the board of the National Fastener Distributor Association.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; daughters Ann Fox and Margi White; son David; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers included Porteous Fastener veterans Bruce Darling and Barry Porteous.
Donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Messages to the family may be posted on on SparkmanRichardson.com.

Cheryl Elaine Bott Bennett, 67, died August 31, 2014. She started in the stainless steel fastener business with Alaskan Copper & Brass and next worked for Coast Industrial Supply (Cisco). With Jerry Lind established  Mt. Hood Fasteners in 1995. She first retired from the fastener industry in 2002. After moving to Boise in 2004, she went back to work for Mt. Hood Fasteners, working from her home until 2012, when she was diagnosed with cancer.

James John “Jim” Partridge, 82, founder of Big Bolt Corporation in 1975, died August 5, 2014, in Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jean; and their children: Tom, Mike, Pat, Kim, Lynne and Sue; and 26 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Bill.
Memorial contributions may be made to BRAFF (Baikal Region Adoptive Family Fund), P.O. Box 2672, Appleton, WI or Mt. St. Joseph, 24955 N. US Highway 12, Lake Zurich, IL, 60045. Web: legacy.com/obituaries

Richard A. “Dick” Malson, 74, died July 10, 2014.
At age 14 he was a blueprint boy in the engineering office at Lamson & Sessions and after graduating from Ohio University with degree in mechanical engineering he advanced to a vice president by age 29.
In 1977, he founded Ramco Specialties Inc. from the back of a machine shop with an innovative new way to produce quality locknuts. He loved to tell the story of using a bathroom scale to weigh out the nuts for his first orders.
Today, Ohio-based Ramco is an international company with locations in Italy and Scandinavia.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughter Tracey New; son Rick; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Scott.
He was active as a Boy Scout leader and sports coach and memorial donations may be made to Malson Athletic Center of the Hudson Hawks Youth Football Association,  2386 Hudson Aurora Rd., Hudson, Ohio 44236. Web: RedmonFuneralHome.com

Ralph Luhm, 78, started as a draftsman in the aircraft industry and became vice president of engineering for fastener manufacturer Allfast Fastening Systems Inc. – where he worked for nearly 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; son Steven Luhm; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one son, Scott Luhm, in 2012.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Allfast Fastening Systems, 15200 Don Julian Rd., City of Industry, CA 91745.

Christopher George “Chris” Cellary, 59, co-owner of Ford Fasteners, died May 26, 2014, at his New Jersey home.   He and his brother, Stephen Cellary, were co-owners of the fastener manufacturing company founded by their father, George Cellary. He was a member of the Southeastern Fastener Association, Metropolitan Fastener Distributors and New England Fastener Distributor Association.
In college he was recruited as a punter for the University of South Carolina football team and as an adult he was a coach for local sports teams.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; two sons, Brian Christopher and Kevin William;  mother, Leatrice; sister Carolynn Reynolds; brother Stephen.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on June 7, 2014, at Archer United Methodist Church at 37 E. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ. The family suggests memorial donations go to Archer United Methodist Church.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Ford Fasteners, 110 S. Newman St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Fax 201 487-1919 Email: info@FordFasteners.com

Geoffrey Dreger, 81, founder of Intools Group of Companies, died May 5, 2014. His fastener experience included 1952-1979 with P.L. Robertson in Ontario, vice president and director of research and development; 1980 to 2005, president and CEO of Intools. In 1971 he invented the Scrulox 8 Driver recess (Patent 3,972,083) and in 1991 the Quadrex Driver recess (Patent 5,020,954).
He had been president of the International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association.
Survivors include two sons, Gordon and Andrew; partner Maureen Alguire; and two grandchildren.  He was preceeded in death by his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth.
A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. May 10, 2014, at the Toronto Ski Club in Blue Mountain, Ontario. 
The family suggests memorial donations to the South Georgian Bay United Way. Messages to the family may be sent to Andrew Dreger. Email: dreger@angor-intools.com

Wallace E. “Terry” Wing III, 60, president of the Illinois-based rep agency Wing-Hamlin Co. Inc. 
Survivors include his partner Sandra Rocca; son Wallace Wing IV and step-children Todd, Mark, Reed and Courtney Schaefer, and six grandchildren.
Private services are planned (hjfunerals.com). The family suggests memorials to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and NW Indiana (rmhccni.org) or the Memorial Nature Preserve at Little Point Sable Assoc., c/o Paul Thompson, 805 S. Glen Rd., Shelby, MI 49455. Messages to the family may be sent c/o Wing-Hamlin Co., 126 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Email: staff@wing-hamlin.com 

Jack Jahntz, the first president of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Association and one of 18 charter members, died at 85.  He started with Great Western Steel Company and joined Wisconsin-based L.W. Meyer & Son Inc. in the early 1960s. He retired in 1996 as partner, president and CEO.
Survivors include wife, Joyce Jahntz; daughters Holly Lynne Brown and Mary Beth Jahntz; son Christopher Jahntz; and grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife, Marna Lee Jahntz.
Messages may be sent c/o L.W. Meyer, W223 N609 Saratoga Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186.

Preston Hebert, 65, co-founder with Stuart Bright of Diamond Bolt Company in 1987, died April 5, 2014.  He had been on the Southwestern Fastener Association board.
Messages to the family may be sent c/o Diamond Bolt, 3210 Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77047.

Douglas Grant “Doug” Riddell, 81, died March 12, 2014. He began his fastener career in Milton, Ontario at P.L. Robertson. In 1958, he was offered a management opportunity in Jacksonville, FL.  His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish several fastener and automotive safety equipment distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada, including Intertek Industrial Corp. in Jacksonville.
Survivors include his wife, Myrna; daughters, Jan (Danny) Abdelnour, Carolyn (Don) Glisson and Lisa (Bill) Flack; and six granddaughters.  Memorial contributions:  Parkinsons Research Foundation. 5969 Cattleridge Blvd, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34232. Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. 

Joseph Aloysius “Joe” Woolley, 94, died February 27, 2014. He was with Porteous Fastener Co. for many years.  He was known as a proud Irishman and sent St. Patrick’s Day cards annually.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Brown Colonial Mortuary in Santa Ana, CA., and funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday, at Holy Family Church. For additional information: browncolonialmortuary.net.

Greg Westall, 59, died February 26, 2014. He spent 30 years in the fastener industry, primarily in the quality and engineering and most recently was quality engineer at Sey Tec.  He developed and hosted the first website for the Southwestern Fastener Association.
Survivors include wife, Rita, daughters Chrissy Woodall, Angie Steeves and Heidi Westall. Visitation will be 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday, March 5. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 6 Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville, TX.  Messages to the family: mulkeymasonlewisville.com.  Remembrances: woundedwarriorprojectorg/donate

Gerald Allan “Jerry” Miller, 67, co-founder in 1979 with the late Mel Soloway of Calgary Fasteners & Tools Ltd., died February 11, 2014, of cancer.
Partners Ron Hall and Moe Gagnon joined the company early and together they built the Calgary Fasteners brand. Today the Fastener Group has locations from Thunder Bay, Ontario to the West Coast of Canada.
Survivors include wife Gale; son Lee (Janet) Miller; daughter Kim (Larry) Schamp; and four grandchildren. Messages to the family may be sent through mcinnisandholloway.com. Memorial donations may be made to Jerry Miller 5 Wood Memorial Fund in support of junior golf at Cottonwood Golf & Country Club, Box 28, Site 2, RR1, DeWinton, AB, T0L 0X0 or to the Calgary Zoo, c/o Robert Locke, 1300 Zoo Road N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7V6.

John David “Bulldog” Bamonte, 60, died February 12, 2014. Bamonte co-owned Albritton-Groves, a stocking manufacturers’ sales agency selling industrial/construction fasteners. Survivors include his wife, Jo Miller Bamonte; and his father, Benjamin Bamonte. Services will be held February 17 at Cashner Colonial Chapel, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, Texas 77303. Condolences may be left at cashnerconroe.com.

Frank Edward “Duke” Diebold, 73, died January 29, 2014, started his career as assistant golf pro, but due to a growing family he became a sales rep for Threaded Products. He went on to open D-Bolt Co. in an unheated church basement and grew it to a major Western Pennsylvania distributorship.
Survivors include four children, Keith Diebold, Susanne Morgan, Brian Diebold and Justin Diebold; and six grandchildren.  Service information: pantalone.com. The family suggests memorial donations to Serve2Cure: A Rally To Ace Cancer, c/o P.O. Box 157, Crabtree, PA 15624.

Jeffrey C. Higgins, 49, owner of Mid-Ohio Fastener & Supply Company died January 16, 2014. He also was a custom hay maker and member of the Morrow County Cattleman’s Association.
Survivors include his parents, Jerold and Marcia (Snyder) Higgins;  brothers Joel (Jenny) Higgins of Claypool, IN and Jon (Ann) Higgins of Roann, IN.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jeff Higgins Memorial Agricultural Scholarship. For service information: gompffh.com

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