Sad News-Arthur "Chip" Meyer's passing - Jan 28

[tmsmalley]

Arthur "Chip" Meyer (straw hat) doing what he liked best, talking RC subs with his buddies.

I sadly pass this along to the SubCommittee. Those of you who had the honor of meeting Art will know how much he had to do with the founding of this hobby. He was an incredible wit and an even more incredible intellect. He will be missed...
Tim

MEYER Arthur S. Chip , died at his home in West Chester (Ohio) on January 28 at the age of 63. He was an engineer and had recently retired after 35 years with General Electric, Evendale. He will be remembered as a model submarine enthusiast who spent his spare time creating submergables for meets around the U.S., also an expert craftsman in both creating stained glass and handcrafted furniture. He was born in Missouri on February 21, 1941 to the late Arthur and Carolyn Stivers Meyer. He graduated from The University of Maryland in 1965 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and came to Cincinnati after accepting a position with G.E. He has left behind a family he deeply loved, including his son Andrew (Deanna) Meyer, his daughter Beth (Rusty) Williams, his loving companion Judy Briggs (nee Howard), and his former wife Edna Meyer (nee Maine). Grandpa Chipper will be missed by the grandchildren which he so deeply adored; Heather, Brittany, Amberly, Abby, Alex, and Greyson. He as also left behind his brothers who meant so much to him, Robert Larkin of Australia and George Meyer of Colorado, as well as his cousin Joe Stivers and numerous other family members. Chip is also survived by a host of long time friends, colleagues, and submarine pals. He was preceded in death by his dearest friend and cousin, Mike Stivers. To celebrate his life and humor, a memorial service will be held. An announcement of the date and time will be made within the next week. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home serving the family.


Farewell old Friend



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[tmsmalley]

I hope the folks who

I hope the folks who knew Art will jump in here and add a few comments and stories about him - a virtual wake if you will...

After everyone has a chance, I would like to print them out and send them to his son and daughter as a tribute.

T



Art chats up Joe Oliver's wife Cait - the ticket seller gal at the 2001 SubRegatta in Groton, Conn.



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[m. munger]

I learned much from him,

I learned much from him, I enjoyed our frequent 'jabber' sessions, punctuated by his experience, and filled with his robust eloquence and flair for language and communication.

Truly, a learned man, who freely shared his knowledge and ideas. He helped me immensely, if only to make me think.

The world is a lesser place in his absence. He shall be missed.

[turbobearcat]

Art called me up a

[color=#0000FF]Art called me up a few times when I first found this place back in 2003, we lived about 15 miles apart at the time.
I was working on my Kilo sub back then , I asked Art who then said "call me Chip" what to use for a WTC, he told me a source that I would not even think of, Krogers! hehe
He asked if I had any pictures of how I was going to build, so I took pictures and sent them to him, he then drew up the sub and told me what I should try first and had a plan laid out for me to try! When my WTC was leaking he told me to stick the unit in the freezer for a few minutes and then hold it in my tank and see where it leaks.. sure enough I found the leaks, the parts I used I found because of him.

very good source of information and a heck of lot ideas to pass on, the strange thing was the email I sent to him earlier this year asking for alittle bit of help "Picking your brain session" his answer back]

[jaschwink]

I first met Chip at

I first met Chip at a Fun Run in Carmel, IN, a couple of years ago. I was very new to the RC sub hobby, and was undertaking the construction of an Engel fleet boat. I had brought the plans with me, and Chip and several others were kind enough to go over the plans and to offer help and suggestions. Chip especially had ideas that I have used during its construction.

And if that were not enough, he volunteered to make me some shaft seals custom fit for my boat. He searched for seals that he like, machined everything to fit, and sent them to me at no cost. He was just happy to be of help. I'm still working on the boat, but when it finally sails, it will have Chip's seals doing their thing....

Thanks, Chip.

Jim Schwinkendorf
Pacific, MO

[virg]

I was really looking forward

I was really looking forward to seeing Chip again at Carmel. I only knew him for a short time but he made it seem like we had been lifelong friends. He made me laugh.

Goodby Chip....You truly will be missed.

Virgil

[chips]

I first met Chip at

I first met Chip at a 2003 SubRon6 Fun Run in Carmel, IN. He gave me some good advice to eliminate some leaks in my WTC. He always seemed to be helping others with problems on their boats. He was a fine gentleman and an excellent model builder. He always made us laugh at the SubRon6 fun runs and dinner. He will be missed by a lot of people.



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[skip asay]

I’ve known Chip for many

I’ve known Chip for many years - and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. We’ve shared many good chats, jokes, good times. I’d like to think that my life has been better for knowing him.

Art “Chip” Meyer - a man whom I felt incredibly blessed to call a “friend”.

Fair winds and following seas, old friend. You will be sorely missed.


Skip & Nancy Asay

[tmsmalley]

--posted for Dave Merriman with

--posted for Dave Merriman with his permission---------

Art was the guy, back in the early 60's who, through those old Grid Leaks articles he authored, excited and directed me towards the possibility of r/c submarines. Art was and is an American pioneer in the field of r/c submarines. We all stand on his shoulders.

David D Merriman lll

[tmsmalley]

----POSTED WITH PERMISSION OF CRAIG

----POSTED WITH PERMISSION OF CRAIG O'NEILL----

HI TIM
I AM STILL HAVING A HARD TIME USING THE MESSAGE BOARD.

THIS COMES AS A SHOCK TO ALL OF US. ART WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SUBRON SIXERS. WHAT I WILL REMEMBER ABOUT ART IS HIS ENDLESS IDEAS OF HOW TO BETTER OUR SUBS. HIS REALLY GREAT JOKES, AND THE ENDLESS SUPPLY OF PARTS THAT CAME OUT OF HIS CAR TRUNK.

IF YOU NEEDED IT ART COULD GET YOU SOMETHING THAT WOULD WORK. I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE'S TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. CRAIG ONEILL

THANKS TIM, ART WILL REALLY BE MISSED.




Art "Chip" Meyer (right) talking rc subs in 2004 with a member of the Indianapolis Admirals



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[bigdave]

I am very sorry to

I am very sorry to here of Art's passing. I had met him a few times at the SubRegatta's when they were at the Navy Base. I was always amazed at the amount of information he had, and would freely give out. He was always willing to help out with a problem, and do it at a level this beginner at the time could understand. My heart goes out to his family. Dave.

[tmsmalley]

----- POSTED FOR STEVE JENSEN

----- POSTED FOR STEVE JENSEN WITH PERMISSION----

Be my guest and post it.

I really wouldn't know how to go about doing it anyway. That site is not user (Steve) friendly.

Alvin called me last night with this news. (I'd already left the shop, and didn't see the E-mail.)

Wow! What a bummer!! This is so sad.

I've been in touch with him, as I have been for the last 2
years, and he was really happy about getting together with Judy. He had been to the doctors and had new medicine and felt like he was really pulling things together. He was
really very enthusiastic about his "new" life.

Heck, he was even getting the Seehund set up for another run
at making it work.

He was, as we all know, a little peculiar, but that is what made him the character he was; always 100% and ready to get something done- on your boat, my boat, heck, anybody with a problem. He was always ready to help out when he could.

I have a story; (John, Al, and you probably remember this) when we were in St. Louis a few years back the type VII had some problems, a leak in the WTC, an electrical problem, and something with one of the reduction gears.

We had it spread out on the bed and had it apart; there
were pieces all over the place, and some oil or something was leaking on the bedspread, along with water.

When we got to a point where we were stumped over what to
do next, we'd go to the bar, do some brainstorming, and drink Martinis, then come back and work on it again.

We were at the bar three or four times before we got it
back together that evening. Remarkably, It ran like a clock the next day. We even had a name for the way he talked about the boat's problems; "Art speak".

His companionship and positive attitude will certainly be missed.

Steve [Jensen]



Chip (right) last May with some of his many fans. He could think of more ways to fix a sub than you knew were broken.



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[retprinc]

My sincere condolences go out

My sincere condolences go out to Art's family and friends for their tragic loss. My friendship with Art, or Chip, as we all know he liked to be called, began about 6 or 7 years ago in a Denny's restaurant in Champaign, Illinois. Our Midwest group of Subnuts had gathered for lunch before embarking on an afternoon of playing with our "toys". From that day on I was honored to be considered a friend by Chip and to know that should I need his advise or expertise, he would willingly give and share it with me. As many of our group have already stated, Mr. Art Meyer was a gentleman, unselfish, caring and always willing to help the other guy. I will miss the e-mails, the chats at the various subron 6 gatherings, the humor and the Art-Speak that I didn't always understand, but loved to hear. So long my friend, you will be missed!

Al Bass (aka Fish)



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[Antoine]

I did not know Arthur

I did not know Arthur but I would like to express my deep thoughts to his family. It is always hard to see one of use going.



Antoine Lenormand.

[subdude]

I'm stunned.

We all have indeed

I'm stunned.

We all have indeed suffered a great loss.

As Skip said, I also consider myself blessed to be able to call Art my friend.

As we progress through this life, we have the opportunity to meet and interact with many others. Some are just passing acquaintances, others touch our lives deeply. Chip was one of the people who you never forget. I had the privilege of being a guest at his home several times, and what a wonderful experience that was. The conversations of submarines, things mechanical, and life in general were moments to cherish.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Jim Butt



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