Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 I learned last night a buddy of mine,Bill Bedell had passed away on Wednesday, from a heart attack at 64 years old. Did not know Bill real well, but we did talk from time to time on the photographic posting site,flickr,by e-mail,and I met him in person at a truck show in Richland Center,Wis. last October. Bill had 2680 pictures on his Photostream of trucks,trains,landscapes,Great Lakes ships,etc! He had worked for the Wisconsin D.O.T.. He had bought and operated the 3rd Super-Liner that was delivered by Milwaukee Mack in August of 1979. I had posted pictures that Bill had taken, on this from time to time.he was ever so gracious in letting me do that.He enjoyed knowing that so many people were enjoying his works. A genuine nice guy. I suggest you check out his great truck photograpy on flickr. His great collection represented over 50 years of trucking photography!He had posted on Hank's for awhile, but moved to flickr. I have included this picture of his Super-Liner, in front of Milwaukee Mack. R.I.P. Bill Al 3 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sad news. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Did not know this gentleman but sounds like I should have. RIP. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 That's terrible. He has some awesome pictures. Always enjoyed browsing through his pic's. Almost all were from N. IL or S. WIS, allplaces I have been or passed by. R.I.P Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 That's sad I've seen his photo stream on Flickr. RIP Bill. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sorry about the loss of a friend to many and to his family.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbob61 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 This is certainly sad news. I have spent countless hours on Mr. Bedell's flickr page enjoying all of his pictures and captivating descriptions. This pares with the news that I recently heard that avid picture taker: JOE WANCHURA has also recently passed away. Truly great losses to our hobby. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Very sad and too young to be gone. Like others I only learned of work after his passing. I wish it had been the other way around. Much like myself, it seems he never crossed paths with a truck he didn't like! Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sad news. At least his legacy carries on with his pics. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmackb Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sad news indeed. I spent lots of time browsing his Flickr photostream. RIP Bill. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Very sad. Bill and I would converse on Flickr..great collection of photos Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Never met or knew the man,but I spent several hours one night looking at his photos,a real good cross section of makes models and other things of interest,always sorry to learn of the un-timely passing of another "truck-nut"..................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Truck fans everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude for taking so many pics back and the day and sharing them so unselfishly with the world.R.I.P. Mr. Bedell. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-229979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Never Knew him but may he R.I.P. Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-230003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 bbob61,I hadn't heard about Joe Wanchura passing. Too bad. Another great photographer. Probably the oldest living truck photographer,until now.Now Stan Holtzman,Bill Bedell, and Joe Wanchura can compare pics up there. I hope they realized how much fun we all had looking at their work. Still a few out there to be thankful of also,for sure! Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34489-rip-william-bill-bedell/#findComment-230207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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