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Posted by 2beers
 - May 25, 2018, 19:12:08 PM

From Blue and Princess

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 25, 2018, 19:08:56 PM

I just spoke with Andy's sister, Liz.  The calling hours will be at the funeral home, and it doesn't sound like there will be a "funeral procession".   She said the coroner ruled the death as a heart attack, complicated by his diabetes, and he died peacefully in his sleep. 

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 25, 2018, 17:53:04 PM

The Obit says to donate to Ride For Dad, which is an upcoming ride for prostate cancer that Andy regularly supported.

http://www.ridefordad.ca/nipissing/

Calling hours Wed, 5/30.  Anybody planning to go??

Posted by Old Drifter
 - May 25, 2018, 16:26:35 PM
Quote from: kw-retrorider on May 25, 2018, 14:29:06 PM

Greenbarn: If you hear anything else or there is anything we can do...an obit; a place to contribute; anything...please post.

I can't believe it man....just shows none of us know how much time we have. Ride while you can.

I will now go toast the Ratman...

Here's the obituary. https://www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com/notices/Andrew-Ratkai
Posted by kw-retrorider
 - May 25, 2018, 14:29:06 PM

Greenbarn: If you hear anything else or there is anything we can do...an obit; a place to contribute; anything...please post.

I can't believe it man....just shows none of us know how much time we have. Ride while you can.

I will now go toast the Ratman...

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - May 25, 2018, 14:18:05 PM

This is very sad indeed and a shock. Always had great conversations with Andy on and off the forum. He was always looking out for everyone else. Makes me really sorry I missed his northern Drift-In...at least we have the video.

Did he have a health condition we were unaware of or that he didn't make common knowledge? It didn't occur to me that he was punching a bucket list. Just so sudden and unexpected.

Rest  in peace my fellow 800 rider....

Posted by shunter v8
 - May 25, 2018, 13:59:30 PM

I am gutted to hear this sad news, I only got an email from him last week with many pictures of Raven, we loved the guy over here with his wicked banter that got us in trouble on the uk forum but who cares it was funny, Andy had a heart of gold and will be very sadly missed.

Posted by chief
 - May 25, 2018, 11:07:12 AM

Another friend waiting for us down the road.

Posted by 2beers
 - May 25, 2018, 06:16:24 AM

Sympathy to friends and family...RIP Ratman.  I think of you each time I see the tank badges you helped me find for Blue.

Posted by The Bride
 - May 25, 2018, 06:13:26 AM

RIP Andy!  What a sudden loss.  Sympathy and prayers to his loved ones.  I'll miss his comments and helpful advice, I know I send thankful thoughts his way each time I refer to the 800 manual he shared.  So glad to was able to take that long ride last year. 

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 24, 2018, 23:09:09 PM
Quote from: RockinRollin on May 24, 2018, 08:44:59 AM

Andy was a friend to just about everyone and one of the most popular members of our Drifter community.
He was planning to visit me this summer. He just got his new bike finished. I wonder if he had a chance to ride it?
Rest in peace Andy.

Sadly, I think he just got the last bolt on Raven, and was planning to get it outside Wed or Thurs.  He has had Red out for a couple weeks, since about May 12th, I think maybe he took a ride or two, but Raven has not had the champagne bottle broken on her yet.  I know for a fact, though, he had a damn fine time building her, and I think he had a much better winter because of it.  I am thankful for that.   

Posted by Jobi
 - May 24, 2018, 13:14:15 PM

Terribly sad news. May his soul find peace and rest.

Posted by jmbo
 - May 24, 2018, 11:16:31 AM

R.I.P Ratman.  You will be missed.

Posted by RockinRollin
 - May 24, 2018, 08:44:59 AM

 Andy was a friend to just about everyone and one of the most popular members of our Drifter community.
He was planning to visit me this summer. He just got his new bike finished. I wonder if he had a chance to ride it?
Rest in peace Andy.

Posted by Troll
 - May 24, 2018, 08:20:48 AM

This news is quite a shock. I don't know what to say. RIP Andy

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