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Fri Sep 28 2012 07:26 PM
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I dont know where to put this but I wanted people who knew Mike Rhein that he passed away this morning, Family told me he died in his sleep very peaceful. For those of you that did not know Mike he was a stand up guy, ask him a question and he would tell you the truth. He was the grey haired man that was in room 110 with great clean items. His wife Ellen was always there with him. We truly lost a great man in the business and a friend. Love ya Buddy. You will be so missed.
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Sorry to hear that. I have had many can deals with Mike over the years and he was always great to deal with.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Scott Shipers
WANTED: quart picture cans
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I knew is was ill but it is still very sad as I new Mike for over 25 yrs.....
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Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I too have gotten some nice cans from him.
My condolences to Ellen, his family and friends.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ
& US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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I've been collecting since I was 15, with my first Iowa Gas in 1996.
I've know Mike since then, and he was always super nice to me.
Rest in Peace Mike!
Collector of Illinois Oil Company, Iowa Oil Company, Round Outboard Motor Oil Quarts, St. Louis Gas Pumps, Double Cola, and anything else awesome.
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Didnt know him personally but so sad. Rest in Peace Mike!
Rust is a must
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Prayers are sent for Mike's Family... Rest in Peace.....
Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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My condolences and prayers to Mike's family.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Our prayers for Mike's family and friends, including many here in the Oldgas.com community.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts
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Sad to hear of Mikes passing.condolences from the dschida's.
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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I am sad to hear of his passing. He was a great guy! RIP bud.
FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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Didn't know Mike,but my condolences to all his friends & family.
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I didn't know mike. Prayers from the Wright family.
Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
Cell # 1-502-396-3435 email lowright@aol.com
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Didn't know mike either, but from reading about him on here, i am really sad for his family and his circle of oldgas friends. My sympathy to all.
Looking for early valvoline, freedom-valvoline, franklin pa items, Galena
KEVIN
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Thoughts & prayers to Mikes Family
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Condolonces from the McCauley's
Thanks, Phil
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Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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I'm saddened by the news as I was looking forward to meeting with Mike this month, but put it off due to my schedule.
Alvin Meilke introduced me to Mike in February of 2001 in my first years of collecting. Since then Mike made it possible for me to add pieces to my collection which wouldn't have happened without his knowledge and friendships. He was a great guy to know and converse with, always approachable and nice...
My sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends.
Kim Loxtercamp
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*SuperAmerica SA, Holiday or Erickson
*Loxtercamp, Greenwald Service, Greenwald Standard Oil.
*Grey Crown Globe, Standard Oil Signs, Posters
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I am sorry to hear this news. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mike and Ellen this year at IG.
Mike will be sadly missed.
I am proud to say I knew him.
Rest in pease Mike and my prayers to Ellen and the family.
Sully....
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Mike for sure was a stand up and Honest Guy, he will be missed
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I too knew Mike for I'm guessing 25-30 yrs.He bought from me and I too bought from him.We shared info on items and I feel if we had lived closer to one another we would have been really close friends.But I feel we were any way as we seen each other at a lot of the gas and oil shows that were on going.My last conversation was with Mike in Iowa this year,I could tell he didn't feel good even though he always had that smile and a hello Jim.As he left one room in the room hoping as he was leaving the room and I coming in I felt someone grab my hand.I looked back and it was Mike.I had a feeling that was kinda of a sign he was passing on to me.Any way I guess what I'm trying to say is that in my 30yrs of being in this business or hobby which ever it is for you.He was the reason I was a better person for knowing him.I'm going to miss you Mike we collected those darn old cans for many years and I suppose where ever you are you still are.Happy hunting my friend.
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