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Kevin Fons
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Nov 10, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jan 2002
· Points: 335
Rich Becheler passed away this morning at age 50. I do not have many details but he has been having health problems the last few years. When I have details of the service I will post them. I will miss him, he was a very close friend. My prayers are with him and his family.
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Tradiban
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Nov 10, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Apr 2004
· Points: 11,610
That's absurd. Rich can't die, he proved that many times on the sharp end.
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Leo Hski
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Nov 10, 2010
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Basalt CO
· Joined Nov 2006
· Points: 220
He leaves behind so many friends and so many great memories. There's a lifetime of memories and stories from our roadtrip from DL to Arapiles. But that was one brief installment in a a very rich life. Our thoughts go out to his daughter Heidi. I'll buy some Hudy Gold (or nearest cheap swill equivalent) and hoist a club salute tonight to you Rich. --- Invalid image id: 106957026 ---
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Burton Lindquist
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Nov 10, 2010
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Madison, WI
· Joined Jan 2002
· Points: 4,220
Kevin. Wow! Worst news in a long time. Rich will be missed. He was too damn young to have passed away. He was a bold climber at one time and had a big personality that I think surpassed his climbing feats. I feel for you and the pain you must be feeling with this sudden loss. My condolences to Rich's family and loved ones and the great amount of friends I am sure will be missing him.
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David Brown
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Nov 10, 2010
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Feb 2008
· Points: 5
Wow. I don't have the words. RIP.
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pwags
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Nov 10, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Oct 2008
· Points: 0
Rich was a true friend I'm so sad to see leave us. He will be missed greatly. The years we spent climbing, biking and skiing together leave me thankful to have known him. He was quiet but when he spoke it was worth listening to. While his candle burned bright I wish it could have burned longer. I hope we can go climbing with Heidi again in the future.
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Steve Sangdahl
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Nov 10, 2010
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eldo sprngs, co
· Joined Mar 2002
· Points: 735
I cannot beleive this sad news. RICH PRUNES BECHLER was one of the best climbing partners I ever had, we motivated each other to pull down to the best of our abilities .Rich and I did some serious climbing at DL....and some serious fuk-nes clubbing. Rich we will all miss you and remember you fondly for your climbing abilities{which always exceede mine} ,your excellant sense of humor ,and your extreme freindship. My condolenses to his family and especially his daughter Heidi who visited us at our house in eldo. f-nes now and forever. Steve Sangdahl ps Please see pics of prunes in his prime at the route DLFA on mtn proj.
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Woodchuck ATC
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Nov 10, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2007
· Points: 3,280
the Club will never be the same again. I'll always picture him as being forever in his 20's, crushing down at DL back in the 80's. He seemed indestructable when on quartzite. Condolences to all family and close friends.
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David Groth
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Nov 11, 2010
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lacosse
· Joined Sep 2004
· Points: 233
Ever man dies but not all men have really lived! for Rich yes and yes....God speed my good friend and a club salute Oh price of fukness...many memories live on my good man. Dave Groth
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bill mcchesney
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2010
· Points: 0
Club Salute indeed! I've known Rich for a loooooong time and actually gave him the name PRUNES, albeit a little mixed up, i meant to say MUMBLES from Dick Tracy! But once i said prunes it was set in stone. I swear i couldn't understand half the shit he was saying sometimes he mumbled so much. Club Salute my friend!
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Kris Gorny
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Oct 2006
· Points: 6,445
Rich -- didn't know you long. But I will remember few parties and our outing to the West Bluff. And I will sincerely miss you. Here's one to you. And here's another one to all you've climbed. Hats off to you ! RIP.
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Ed Wright
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined May 2006
· Points: 285
Sad news indeed. I have many fond memories of climbing and partying with Rich at The Lake.
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Jay Knower
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Nov 11, 2010
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Plymouth, NH; Lander, WY
· Joined Jul 2001
· Points: 6,056
Rich is a Devil's Lake legend. This truly terrible news. My condolences to Rich's friends and family.
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jhn payne
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Oct 2009
· Points: 46
I am saddened to hear of Rich's passing, as I posted on Super Topo I knew and hung out with him and Dave Groth when they were establishing some of Jackson Falls hardest routes. He asked me what I thought of the line that became "Emperor of the North" 5.13a. Many have enjoyed "Detox Mountain" 5.12a and rejoiced when they sent it. Still a proud line or "Wild at Heart","The Drifter", "Barbarians at the Gate" and others. My condolences to his family and friends, glad to have known him.
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Kevin Fons
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jan 2002
· Points: 335
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Remo
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Nov 11, 2010
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Madison, WI
· Joined Mar 2007
· Points: 13,727
Rich will always be remembered as a Devils Lake pioneer, hardman and legend. I'm always amazed and inspired by lines that he put up and/or first lead. Any FA from Rich is most likely a classic and very hard, and is something that will inspire climbers for years to come. RIP and Fukness!
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bhoran Horan
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Nov 11, 2010
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Nov 2008
· Points: 6,580
Sad news to here of Rich's passing, Had good times with him, as teenagers, back in the Devil's Lake years. He was one of the Lakes most talented young climbers and very motivated to push his climbing boundaries, both physically and mentally, as he demonstrated with his leads on many of the Lake's marginally protected routes. My condolences to his family.
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Peter Schmitz
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Jan 2006
· Points: 10
RIP Rich Becheler. My condolences to your family. I feel blessed I had the opportunity to work with Rich and got to know him and hear his stories. He is a legend and his tales of debauchery will live on. I too, will raise my glass.
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DaleMoirDukeyetnotPrince
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2010
· Points: 10
Prunes, well miss you brother.. there is more to be said for Richs accomplishments, his friendships, and contributions, and all who know him know what I mean. Inside the gruff exterior was his commitment to climbing, community, friends, and his daughter
.. he had a heart of gold and will be sorely missed. I dont think we can drink this away, but should surely raise a toast.
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bhoran Horan
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Nov 11, 2010
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Boulder, CO
· Joined Nov 2008
· Points: 6,580
Well said Dale, he did have a heart of gold. How are you these days? You and Rich used to be inseparable. Peace Bro.
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DaleMoirDukeyetnotPrince
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Nov 11, 2010
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2010
· Points: 10
I am still in Madison WI, just rebuilt the frendship with Rich, true we are brothers, although sometimes estranged. When we get to hell I'm going to kick his A#$, noway he gets off this easy!
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