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Cornelius Marx Obituary
Cornelius Bimpy W. Marx, 74, of Whitehall, passed away in his home Tuesday evening, July 22, 2008. Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late James F. and MaryAnn (Fry) Marx. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora M. (Kern) Marx, in 1998. Cornelius was a truck driver for St. Johnsbury Trucking Co., Allentown, for 12 years, retiring in 1996. Prior to that, he worked for various trucking companies in the area for more than 30 years. Cornelius was a crowd favorite driver and a two time stock car Track Title holder in 1961 and 1965 during his racing career at Dorney Park, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Gary B. of Whitehall; daughter, Stephanie A. Case of Coplay; brother, Charles and wife Ruth of Quakertown; sister, Shirley James and husband Murphy of Catasauqua; grandson, Shawn Case; niece, Linda Schneirlein mother-in-law, Minnie Ziatyk of Coopersburg. He was predeceased by a brother, James, a stepbrother, Henry Kratzer, a sister, Catherine Brittenburg, and a stepsister, Dorothy Miller. Services: Private. Arrangements, K.V. Knopp Funeral Home Inc., Allentown. Contributions: May be made in his name to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Marvin Hoffman
August 1, 2008
Bimpy was one in a million. I still remember those times when he worked for my family at Hoffman Bros. He was a very kind and caring person with a smile that could not be forgotten. His racing days at Dorney Park are unforgetable. He was a fearless driver,crossing over that finish line one way or the other,whether while rolling over,upside down,or in reverse. I am one of many that will miss such a great guy..
Marvin Hoffman,Allentown,Pa.
Brenda Feiller
July 30, 2008
Uncle Bimpy was my dad's step uncle. So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure the times spent with Bimpy were great times.
Sincerley, Brenda (Frankenfield) Feiller and Pat Frankenfield
Geoff Yoder
July 29, 2008
Grew up watching the races at Dorney Park. Hot dogs, trips to the park at intermission, looking though the tin fence to see the cars in the pits, seeing the cars enter the pits as we went from my dads car to our seats.....what a period in time.......priceless. With that, Bimpy Marx was a name I always remembered and his car I always looked for coming out of the second turn pit gate. He will be missed by many
Richard Yelsits
July 28, 2008
Sadly missed but never forgotten, Bimp was a great driver and fun person at the race track. I was the welder at dorney and many saturday nites he helped me by collecting the welding money for me. Those years were really great times in racing. Bimp was one of the greats of that time. May the Lord's face shine upon you and give you peace.
Dulci Krautsack
July 28, 2008
Gary, My deepset sympathy to you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the day your Dad came home and your Mom was sitting on the porch and your Dad called their little dog, "Peanut" (If I remember correctly) and the little dog came RUNNING over to him down the porch steps and Bimpy gave him his paycheck and the little dog RAN straight back to your Mom with it and she took it from his mouth LOL! I remember them laughing, we all laughed so hard. May God give you peace and comfort thru this time of loss.
One of many favorite verses....
Fear thou not; for I am with the; be not dismayed: for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness, Isaiah 41:10
God Bless
Renae Rzonca
July 28, 2008
To Bimpy's Family:
I remember going to see Bimpy at Dorney Park Speedway in the early 60s. Although I was just a mere child of 6 at the time, he was a favorite driver of our family and I remember routing for him for years and what a good sportsman he was. I have some old photos I still keep in a memory book. I remember seeing him at an Old Timer's signing a number of years ago and it brought back some wonderful memories of him racing with Zorro Engler, Bruno Hoffman, and many others. He has joined the racers in Heaven with Tex flagging him home. The racing community has lost one of their stars - but that means one more star in shining in Heaven tonight. Race for the checkered Bimpy and God Speed.
Jay Bateman
July 27, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Bimpy was a good man. He will be missed.
Harvey Thompson
July 27, 2008
We are sorry to hear that Bimpy passed away. It was always exciting watching him race at Dorney. We enjoyed the bus trips to A C with him. He will be missed.
Harvey & Carol Thompson
Jerry & Sandy Brunell
July 26, 2008
We were sorry to hear that Bimpy passed away. We remember all the good times we had at Quakerwoods Campground, sitting around the fires and always there was coffee, Peanuts and Little Girl. He was always there for everyone. He will be missed.
barry pursell
July 26, 2008
just look at the #27 it says it all.
david miller
July 26, 2008
Bimpy used to come over to my Grandfathers garage Miller brothers and pick me up in a tow truck when he worked for Hoffman Brothers on S. 4th St. Allentown and I would ride with him to places and pick up cars to take to the junk yard I could not have been more than 8 or 9 yrs old at the time. I will miss him very much and am sorry for your loss. David Miller (poncho)
Bob & Mike Yurko
July 25, 2008
Bimpy was a childhood hero for my brother and I.Sorry for your loss.
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