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2017
Perry Bushong Obituary
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Eddie Albin
March 10, 2022
I said five years ago his shoes could not be filled and it stands true today. I listened to every word he said over the twenty plus years i was around him and what I learned from him about airhead motorcycles and sidecars is priceless. I'm proud to be a Perry Bushong trained Hack Pilot and the group of us will forever miss him.
Eddie Albin
March 8, 2022
Eddie Albin
March 8, 2022
Ric Spiegel
March 5, 2020
I miss Perry. I miss his love of the two-wheel life, his inestimable knowledge, and his willingness to share that knowledge and lend a hand to novices. I'm thinking fondly of all the times we socialized over two or four wheel get-togethers, and the camaraderie that swirled around BMW of Fort Worth. My thoughts are with Merry and their kids... or rather adult children. Sorry, but I remember them as kids!
Chuck Collier
April 23, 2018
Oh Merry Im so sorry..
Beers, Babes & Bikes at Austin Aquafest, 1976
Ric Spiegel
February 18, 2018
This is very sad news indeed. I have so many wonderful memories of Perry and Merry and their great BMW of Fort Worth locations. Perry sold me my first BMW in 1973, selflessly set it up to perfection, then taught me many of the things a novice rider should know. I remember rides around Texas and Arkansas with the FW club, many burgers and beers at Club Schmitz, and just hanging out at the shop on Saturday, making new two-wheel friends, picking up tips, and listening to stories Perry would gladly share. One memorable trip was to the Aqua Festival in Austin, when we all camped out near the dam before the races the next day. On any club ride, one never had to worry about a problem or breakdown, as Perry, Hugh or Bruce would be right there with needed help.
My heartfelt condolences to Merry, their children (whom I remember as babies, small children and into adulthood), and all of Perry's friends and extended family. Be it two wheels or three, Perry was unquestionably THE expert. More important, he was a fine man, husband and father.
Howard Davies
October 26, 2017
So, Here I am composing a list of good friends to help me celebrate my 75 birthday and a start up party for my newly rebuilt 500 Morini race bike and I think ,"How about Perry and Merry?". And now I find no words to describe this loss. We have been through a lot, the four of us. We lost Ryan, our son and Merry and Perry's Godson. We all raced together, we lost some and we won more. Merry, I have no words to describe this loss. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
Ann (Missy) Brooks
August 28, 2017
Thank you Perry and Merry for giving me an early start to my career. I loved working for you while I was in college. I am deeply saddened to hear the news today of Perry's passing. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Cambren Davis
July 23, 2017
I am proud to have called Perry my friend. I am deeply saddened to hear he is gone. The world is lessened by his passing. My condolences to Mary.
Carsten Schmitz
July 5, 2017
Thank you Perry and Merry for keeping my classic beemers going for so many years. The man, his stories and expertise will be missed. Your smile, parts retrieval skill and great customer service is still there. Thank you. Live well!
Gary Reynolds
June 17, 2017
To me, Perry was a mentor, instructor, a craftsman an artist and someone I looked up to for 23 years. I purchased my first motorcycle from Perry. I will always cherish the time Mark and I spent with Perry. The endless hours of talking history, travels and adventures. The world is a lesser place without Perry Bushong in it. May God give Perry, Merry and his family peace, strength and courage. With Sincere love and appreciation for all that The Master Mechanic has done for all of us. God's Speed Perry.
Gary Reynolds and the entire Reynolds Family
Thank you so much for the many wonderful memories Perry. Men like you can never be replaced, just remembered.<br />Love,<br /><br />Mark
Mark Reynolds
June 17, 2017
Perry was the best mechanic I’ve ever known. He was always eager to share his knowledge and expertise. More than these attributes, he was a friend and I consider his friendship one of the treasures of my life. Perry will never be replaced but the great memories I have of him will last.
With much love from the Reynolds family,
We love you Perry.
My Friend Indeed
Eddie Albin
March 28, 2017
Merry, I personally feel blessed having Perry in my life and to call him my friend and all of us in the motorcycle world will GREATLY miss having him around and I will be forever thankful for all his wisdom about motorcycles he taught me because he had shoes that can not be filled, but none of us can begin to feel and know the sadness that you and your family are having. I'm proud to be a Perry Bushong trained Hack Pilot and the group of us will forever miss you!
Als Associates
March 20, 2017
we will miss you
March 16, 2017
Merry,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Perry, He was a great guy and loved by many. I am truly blessed to have known him. My thoughts are with you Merry !
Much Love,
Karl Eckert
March 15, 2017
Perry, you will be missed as a wonderful central token for our group of friends! I could listen to the stories endlessly. An amazing engineer and naturalist in mechanics and restoration of side cars and vintage motorcycles. We will be lost but your vision and hospitality will never be forgotten and will live on forever. Merry, we love you just as much my friend.
Always and never forgotten,
Victoria (Vicki ) Hallum
Waxahachie, Texas
March 15, 2017
This is Roz Kay, Casey Kay's wife. Casey knew Perry for so many years. Respected him always. I lost Casey almost 3 years ago and I am so sorry for your loss now. I live in Chicago now close to one of our daughters and her family.
I hope you find comfort in knowing that there were so many people who knew your husband and thought he was the best.
God bless you and your family.
Roz Kay
Mike LeMoine
March 15, 2017
Merry,Michelle and to the rest of the family,I have no words to express how full of sorrow I am for your loss.Perry Bushong was my friend and it was like taking a gut punch when I heard that he had passed on.We all have so many memories of this man and he will live on forever through us.
With Love for your family,
Doug Hector
March 14, 2017
Perry was really big on Kendall oil, so I was in Colorado back in the day on my R90S that was eating oil and I kept looking for some Kendall oil as the level was dropping. Finally it dawned on me that Perry would have said, "Just put some damn oil in it, go drink a beer and get on with your ride."
And I will never forget being enrolled in the Bushong Sidecar School.
Ron Hodges
March 14, 2017
The BMW riders of America will miss him. He was a friend to all of us. May you ride forever my friend.
Terry Propst
March 14, 2017
Richard Johnson
March 13, 2017
Loved to laugh and listen to your stories -- ride on
Harold
March 13, 2017
Ride In Peace Perry.........................
perry and I were trouble shooting this ultralight bmw engine he converted .It turned out not to be the engine but the prop cush drive inducing severe
john bushong
March 12, 2017
Fr. Edwin Barnett
March 12, 2017
Not enough can be said to describe and tell all the stories. Perry was/is a great person. Who else could I call late at night when my bike stopped, and he simply said "OK here's what you do ..." and "call me back if that doesn't work". Perry treated us all like family. God bless him, Merry, and all the kids.
James Ingram
March 12, 2017
It is with great sadness that I read about the passing of Perry. He was a true fixture in the motorcycle community. I did not know him well but our paths did cross because he was doing a lot of work for my riding buddy. Jerry had several BMWs and a R65 BMW EML sidecar rig and it seemed that Perry was always working on one of Jerry's bikes at that time. He was a great guy who loved motorcycles, his customers and his friends. His was a life well lived and he will be sorely missed.
Larry Bauer
March 12, 2017
Perry turned me on to "scooters" as doubtless he did many others. So sorry for your loss, Merry.
Michael Geng
March 12, 2017
I had a little bit about Perry from my Georgia BMW dealer before I even lived in Texas, and then, once Texas became a larger part of my life, I'd start inquiring and visiting BMW dealers in and around Dallas. Everyone told me I needed to go see Perry. I will keep it short here, but we ended up doing a significant custom build together and spending much time in the shop over the last two years. It almost became a second home for me as I started building a life in DFW. I think we shared a lot of similar traits including early years in Germany, a passion for fine engineering, frugality, and a love of life. I just always felt a connection to Perry. I will miss him, his smile, his dedication, and his stories greatly. Ride in Peace Perry.
Keith Shannon
March 11, 2017
I met Perry in Germany in the early 60`s. He forgot more about motorcycles than I will ever know. We rode together numerous times until he went state side. He will be surely missed but his spirit will be with me forever.
Every thing has to start some where, this was Perry's
Steve Soltz
March 11, 2017
Anna and I on the wonderful `94 R1100RSA we bought at Perry's BMW.
Bob Dickey
March 11, 2017
Merry and family,
Prayers of strength and comfort to you and all of Perry's friends.
I learned so much from him.
He is missed.
Mac Gordan
March 11, 2017
The motorcycling community has lost an icon.
I purchased a new BMW K100RS from Perry and Merry in June of 1987. Perry helped me keep that bike in top condition and running like new to this very day. I purchased another new BMW (K1200LT) from Perry in July 2000. Again, still running like the day I bought it. I always admired and respected his extensive mechanical knowledge, skill as a craftsman, and valued/trusted his opinion. May he rest in peace as he motors on in eternity. Keep the shiny side up.
Mac Gordan
March 11, 2017
The motorcycling community has lost an icon. I purchased a 1987 BMW K100RS from Perry and Merry in June of 1987. Perry helped me keep that bike in top condition and on the road to this very day. I bought another BMW in July 2000 (K1200LT) from Perry, again, still on the road. I always admired his mechanical knowledge, skill as a craftsman, and valued/trusted his opinion. May he rest in peace as he continues to keep the shiny side up as he motors on in eternity.
Gary Vanlith
March 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man Perry was. He built my 1999 Kawasaki Concours sidecar rig and it is perfect.
May he rest in peace and may the good Lord watch over him and his family.
March 11, 2017
Merry, I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and prayers for peace be with you. Matthew 5: 4.
Paul Valentine
March 11, 2017
RIP..."Ride In Peace" Perry, You are already missed by many!
BoBB Lampkin
March 11, 2017
I met Perry about 1969/70 when we both worked for Safway Scaffolds. My wife never met Perry but she knew his name because I talked about him enough. When she told my daughter about Perry passing my daughter said "that's the motorcycle man?" She never met Perry either but they knew him. Perry liked bikes and he liked people. He was as stickler for detail. An amazing engineer. And Perry always made you feel that he was genuinely glad to see you. I will miss him and am missing him even now. We are praying for the family.
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