[ILQSO] John Matz, KB9II - SK

[Richard Dickens]

I knew John for many years when we both worked at Motorola.  He was a  
wonderful engineer.
http://www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com/index.cfm

Rick, KY0Q


On Jun 5, 2009, at 8:46 PM, Danny Pease wrote:

> I am sorry to hear this. John was a vital part of the Illinois QSO  
> Party for
> many years and he will be missed. I wish I had had more time to get  
> to know
> John better.
>
> For those of you that didn't already know, John was also the  
> webmaster for
> the ILQP for many years.
>
> Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
>
> Danny  NG9R
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ilqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:ilqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Joe LeKostaj
> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 1:32 PM
> To: Illinois QSO Party
> Subject: [ILQSO] John Matz, KB9II - SK
>
>
> To ILQSO folks:
>
> It is with much sadness that we announce our good friend and fellow
> RAMS member John Matz, KB9II passed away this week.
>
> As some of you may know, John had surgery to remove a brain tumor
> back around 1993. In recent years he began to suffer what he called
> "events"; perhaps what could be called mini-strokes. Last week he
> suffered a massive stroke, and died on Wednesday night.
>
> John was part of the RAMS team that made the IL QSO Party happen. He
> was a long-time ham, a Professional Engineer, a MSEE, and at one
> point was pursuing a PhD. He liked to operate the digital modes,
> including CW -- with a straight key. He would often participate in
> contests, including ILQP, making at least a handful of contacts at
> speeds that were comfortable for him. He also operated PSK and
> Hellschreiber. Having been an antenna design engineer earlier in his
> career, he also liked to experiment with HF and VHF antennas. John
> started the RAMS antenna measurement contest for VHF and UHF antennas
> that ran for several years in the 1980s. He was also an experienced
> microwave circuit design engineer.
>
> We will miss his friendship and unmistakable laughter!
>
> A wake will be held Sunday, June 7 in Streamwood, IL. Funeral Monday.
> Anyone wanting more details may contact me direct.
>
> - Joe, K9LY  
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