Arnie Rautbort

So sad to hear that Don has passed away. We went through Bagley, Post and Mumford together and had great times playing sports with and against one another. We were part of a group of good friends that loved sports, girls, cars and more sports. We also performed well in school. Donny and I saw one another and talked to one another over the years - but not often enough. We let life and dstance get in the way of our friendship.

RIP my good friend...........

Howard (aka Churchkey) and I were good friends. Our group included Kenny Kaplan, Roy Slavin, Ed Superfon, Bobby Moss, Bobby Lipin, Don Surath, Alan Berlin, Jess Elson, Sheldon Levine and many others that slip my mind. For that I apologize. I also apologize for taking so long to remember a good friend.

One really cold winter night we were driving around in Howard's car and we ran out of gas and ended up in a Palmer Park lot well after midnight. We couldn't call anyone since cell phones didn't exist and we were too cold to walk to a gas stattion. We ended up sleeping in the back seat of his car. There were a coupld of blankets in the trunk which helped us survive the cold night. In the morning we found a pay phone and I think we called Kenny or Roy to jump start the car. We were all crazy IN A GOOD WAY. 

The last time I saw Howard was in his hospital room shortly before he passed. I will never forget my friend.

Posted on: Dec 27, 2021 at 4:33 AM

Friends with Allen for a long time.  I lost touch when he moved to Florida.  He was never at a loss for words.

Sorry about all of the friends that have passed......Arnie

So sorry to hear about Judee's passing.

Arnie Rautbort

Posted on: Dec 27, 2019 at 4:36 AM

Sorry to hear about Gary's passing.  He was a very nice guy and when we would run into one another, over the past who knows how many years, he was always pleasant and kind.  May you rest in peace.

Arnie Rautbort