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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Snakebite on July 22, 2008, 02:39:09 AM

Title: Homer Dangler
Post by: Snakebite on July 22, 2008, 02:39:09 AM

When I was in the Army stationed at Fort Knox in the late 80s I made it to Friendship several times.  There I met Homer Dangler and his wife.  They were very friendly and I enjoyed talking to them everytime I made it there.  Does any know if they are still with us?  Homer was kind of getting up there (as all of us) I have some of his browning solution from way back, don't know if it's even still any good.   I haven't seen anything on him and he used to advertise in the back of Muzzle Blasts, but I haven't seen one of those in a long time either.
Thanks,
Chris

Title: Re: Homer Dangler
Post by: Michigan Flinter on July 22, 2008, 03:13:02 AM

Homer is doing just fine I was to a small private log shoot last of June and he still gets up and down to shoot over the chunk and will give you a run for your money. I beleive Jim Kline is selling hie products now. He said he was 82 and he will put alot of us 60 year olds to shame. What a gentleman and someone to look up to.  Eric D. Lau Riverdale Mi.

Title: Re: Homer Dangler
Post by: Larry Pletcher on July 22, 2008, 04:39:29 AM

Snakebite,
This spring at Friendship I took photos of Homer and did a digital interview of him for my web site.  The page of photos is ready for viewing, but the interview is not.   He is an amazing person.  I hope I have his energy if I reach his age.

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi93.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl72%2Flpletch%2FFriendship%252008%2FDSC02865.jpg&hash=2a68c0c9b96afc457e5150808f07d3285b5f40b9)

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi93.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl72%2Flpletch%2FFriendship%252008%2FDSC02874.jpg&hash=cfa60159d2f65fa0ad174d7a4ed8343740e804db)

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi93.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl72%2Flpletch%2FFriendship%252008%2FDSC02877.jpg&hash=1999ffbc2951e746eedeebd5a24aeee3656885ac)

Regards,
Pletch

Title: Re: Homer Dangler
Post by: Snakebite on July 22, 2008, 05:10:17 AM

Thanks for the link.  I'm very glad to hear he's doing well.  I'm sure he wouldn't remember me, but I'll always remember him.  What a gentleman, and his wife was a special lady too. 

Thanks again,
Chris

Title: Re: Homer Dangler
Post by: PINYONE on July 22, 2008, 03:26:52 PM

Mr. Dandler has taken good care of himself, looks great. When I started building in 1970 Homer Dangler was one of the best and still is. His work has always been beautiful. Keep it up! Pinyon

Title: Re: Homer Dangler
Post by: Larry Pletcher on July 22, 2008, 04:12:33 PM

Quote from: Snakebite on July 22, 2008, 05:10:17 AM

Thanks for the link.  I'm very glad to hear he's doing well.  I'm sure he wouldn't remember me, but I'll always remember him.  What a gentleman, and his wife was a special lady too. 

Thanks again,
Chris

Homer had his son Tim with him this time.  He left earlier than he usually does because his wife was under the weather. 
Pletch