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04-18-2020, 12:59 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Passing of Gary Bunzer
I never had the opportunity to meet Gary Bunzer, but I’ve benefitted greatly from his articles and columns over the years Amy & I have been RV’ing. The following is a statement from FMCA regarding his passing:
It is with profound sadness that we share the news that longtime FMCA contributor and technical editor Gary Bunzer has died in a Seattle, Washington, hospital after a battle with COVID-19.
Known as the RV Doctor, Gary devoted more than 40 years to his passion of educating and helping RV owners, as well as to training RV technicians. He had the gift of sharing technical information in a way that was understandable to the average RV owner. Not only that, but you've never met a more likable guy. He enlightened countless FMCA members through his technical articles in the magazine over the decades, and he solved innumerable problems for RVers via his popular "RV Doctor" question-and-answer column. He also passed along his technical expertise to thousands of FMCA members who attended his seminars and RV Basics courses at FMCA conventions.
Gary has been a vital part of the FMCA family and the RV industry and his passing leaves a hole in the hearts of many. On behalf of FMCA, we extend condolences to Gary's wife, Debbie; his daughters Heather and Gretchen, and his grandchildren. Family RVing magazine will publish a tribute to Gary in a future issue, and we will pass along any information we may learn about memorials should the family designate such.
Sincerely,
Your FMCA Family
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Scottsdale, AZ
2022 Newmar Super Star 4061
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04-18-2020, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
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RV Doctor, Gary Bunzer passed away
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04-18-2020, 02:01 PM
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Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Sorry to hear this  !
My condolences to his family!
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2008 43' Holiday Rambler Scepter PDQ
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04-18-2020, 02:08 PM
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Location: Bossier City,Louisiana
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We have all lost a friend indeed, to an enemy we couldn't see coming, which makes it a loss you can't understand nor accept !
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04-18-2020, 04:14 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: CO
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Very sad.
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04-18-2020, 04:47 PM
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Sad news indeed. My condolences to Gary's family and vast array of friends and colleagues.
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04-18-2020, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Very sad - learned a lot from his columns. Prayers sent to his family.
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1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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04-18-2020, 06:08 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
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How very sad. I never met Gary either, but I will miss his wonderful and informative articles. My heart breaks for his family.
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2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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04-18-2020, 09:35 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
Posts: 13,145
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Sad news and a true loss to the RV community.
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2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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04-18-2020, 09:36 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 32,832
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I was also a fan of his articles and learned a lot from him over the years. Condolences to his family, he will be missed. How sad this virus took one of our own.
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
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05-09-2020, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,400
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I too will miss Gary. There are 1,000's of other RV contributors out there and especially on youtube. Whenever we benefit from them sharing their knowledge and tips, let's never forget to thank and support them for their hard work...while they're still alive.
RIP Gary.
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05-10-2020, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 176
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RIP good sir.
Learned a lot watching your videos.
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05-14-2020, 06:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,986
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Sad to see this.
So very sad & sorry
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05-15-2020, 10:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: N. California
Posts: 21
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Very sad to hear about this, very troubling... my best condolences.
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