Dean Kenneth VanAmburg

Dear Carl,
Please accept my sincere condolences, I am very sorry to learn of Dean's passing. I've known Dean since I was a little kid hanging around my Dad's garage on Highland Drive. Dean would stop by about one thing or another and I always enjoyed eavesdropping on their conversations about the finer points of some automotive-related issue. Dean - and later you and Dean - became a constant around our shop and it was always a pleasure when either of you came by. There comes a point...

Dean is one of the finest men I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. His innate integrity, concern for others, loyalty, and unmatched perception are a model for us all. No matter the occasion, the pleasure of his company and conversation made you feel he was genuine to the core. Truly a gentleman and a gentle man. I will miss the twinkle in his piercing eyes and the wonderfully complex stories on so many subjects. Most of all...I don’t think it possible to find a more loving example of the...

A true gentleman at all times. He had a gentle sole. He was a walking encyclopedia of car knowledge. A great baker of rhubarb pies. A good friend. My thoughts are with you Carl.