Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund

SSDiv6 · 08-03-2010, 08:22 AM

As we reflect on the tragic loss of our beloved Drooze and taking in consideration that he left behind three precious children, I feel our community should put an effort to establish a memorial fund for the children.

I do not have any experience on doing something like this, but I know others on this forum do.

When established, I am ready to contribute.

Any thoughts on this?

Bob Pagano · 08-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Get Keith Lynch to go to a local bank and open an acct. and post the mailing address and the fund name, that way everyone can send direct to the bank for the children.

Rob Petrie E395 · 08-03-2010, 10:35 AM

How about a decal. If somebody can do them I will send you a couple of hundred to get some materials to get started. Be nice to see a bunch of cars at Indy with them as a tribute to him as I know he was looking forward to it.

Jimi B · 08-03-2010, 10:42 AM

If its in the big guys plans for me to finally make it out this year I will be flying a Drooze sticker regardless if anyone else has one made. I of course will purchase any sticker anybody else has made!

MYRONARL1119 · 08-03-2010, 11:27 AM

hOW ABOUT A GOOD DECAL PRODUCER LIKE "STAGELIGHT" (MIKE BEARD) PRODUCING A DECAL(WITH DAVE WERTMAN'S APPROVAL OF COURSE), AND ALL PROCEDES TO DROOZE KIDS FUND. COUNT ME IN REGARDLESS OF THE FACT BE IT A FUND IN THE KIDS NAME OR BUYING MEMORIAL DROOZE DECAL IF SOMEONE WILL MAKE THEM LIKE MR. BEARD.

spike1 · 08-03-2010, 11:45 AM

Hi Guys, Dave or I will be posting a address for cards that anyone would like to send. Viewing will be Thursday and again Dave will be posting address and times. Decals would be a nice tribute to Chris and I would pitch in if we could find someone to make them. Dave and family members are very grateful, as I am, for all the support that you family of classracers are showing for "Drooze". Thank you all, Keith

NewHemi · 08-03-2010, 11:59 AM

An address to send cards has been posted in the other thread.

A fund has been set up with Fifth Third Bank.

It is the "Chris Wertman Memorial Fund" and any donations will go to the benefit of his three children, David, Max and Isabella

Any branch of Fifth Third Bank can take donations and will record the givers name. If anyone wishes to mail a check for the fund rather than going into a Fifth Third Bank, Checks should be made out to "Chris Wertman Memorial Fund" and sent to David Wertman, 1854 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, Ohio 44305. The checks will be turned over to Chris' mother who will record, and deposit them. HIs mother is the administrator of the fund and will handle everything relating to it.

Your generosity is overwhelming and much appreciated.

David

08-03-2010, 01:58 PM

Thank you for the info David...

Mack Reeves · 08-03-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm in for 4 decals if and when they are available.. Just post when and where to send the check.... Mack

GTX JOHN · 08-03-2010, 04:40 PM

We are in for a sticker for our four stockers too! Irving Family Racing.

We lost my brother and my boy's uncle suddenly at 37 years of age.

Why things happen the way they do, we will never understand on this earth.

Lean not on your own understanding but trust in the LORD and some day in

Heaven we will understand God's perfect will.

08-03-2010, 08:22 AM	#1
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund As we reflect on the tragic loss of our beloved Drooze and taking in consideration that he left behind three precious children, I feel our community should put an effort to establish a memorial fund for the children. I do not have any experience on doing something like this, but I know others on this forum do. When established, I am ready to contribute. Any thoughts on this?

08-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 212 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund Get Keith Lynch to go to a local bank and open an acct. and post the mailing address and the fund name, that way everyone can send direct to the bank for the children. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

08-03-2010, 10:35 AM	#3
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,093 Likes: 162 Liked 220 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund How about a decal. If somebody can do them I will send you a couple of hundred to get some materials to get started. Be nice to see a bunch of cars at Indy with them as a tribute to him as I know he was looking forward to it.

08-03-2010, 10:42 AM	#4
Jimi B Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund If its in the big guys plans for me to finally make it out this year I will be flying a Drooze sticker regardless if anyone else has one made. I of course will purchase any sticker anybody else has made!

08-03-2010, 11:27 AM	#5
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund hOW ABOUT A GOOD DECAL PRODUCER LIKE "STAGELIGHT" (MIKE BEARD) PRODUCING A DECAL(WITH DAVE WERTMAN'S APPROVAL OF COURSE), AND ALL PROCEDES TO DROOZE KIDS FUND. COUNT ME IN REGARDLESS OF THE FACT BE IT A FUND IN THE KIDS NAME OR BUYING MEMORIAL DROOZE DECAL IF SOMEONE WILL MAKE THEM LIKE MR. BEARD.

08-03-2010, 11:45 AM	#6
spike1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Likes: 120 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund Hi Guys, Dave or I will be posting a address for cards that anyone would like to send. Viewing will be Thursday and again Dave will be posting address and times. Decals would be a nice tribute to Chris and I would pitch in if we could find someone to make them. Dave and family members are very grateful, as I am, for all the support that you family of classracers are showing for "Drooze". Thank you all, Keith

08-03-2010, 11:59 AM	#7
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund An address to send cards has been posted in the other thread. A fund has been set up with Fifth Third Bank. It is the "Chris Wertman Memorial Fund" and any donations will go to the benefit of his three children, David, Max and Isabella Any branch of Fifth Third Bank can take donations and will record the givers name. If anyone wishes to mail a check for the fund rather than going into a Fifth Third Bank, Checks should be made out to "Chris Wertman Memorial Fund" and sent to David Wertman, 1854 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, Ohio 44305. The checks will be turned over to Chris' mother who will record, and deposit them. HIs mother is the administrator of the fund and will handle everything relating to it. Your generosity is overwhelming and much appreciated. David Last edited by NewHemi; 08-03-2010 at 12:01 PM.

08-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund Thank you for the info David...

08-03-2010, 02:51 PM	#9
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 672 Likes: 168 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund I'm in for 4 decals if and when they are available.. Just post when and where to send the check.... Mack __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

08-03-2010, 04:40 PM	#10
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,545 Likes: 2,243 Liked 1,887 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Chris "Drooze" Wertman Memorial Fund We are in for a sticker for our four stockers too! Irving Family Racing. We lost my brother and my boy's uncle suddenly at 37 years of age. Why things happen the way they do, we will never understand on this earth. Lean not on your own understanding but trust in the LORD and some day in Heaven we will understand God's perfect will.