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Wes Nilson Obituary Im sorry to report that Wes Nilson has passed away. After a quadruple bypass and severe infection as a result, the suffering is finally over! He died Sunday and the wake will be help friday 3/1 from 5pm to 7pm. Wes was my best friend. He taught me alot about antique advertising and doing shows. He ALWAYS had time to help people or answer questions. The Hobby truly lost a Good Guy! RIP my friend! The corner at peotone will NEVER be the same!
Tom 219-778-3155 signchaser@comcast.net Looking for early wolfshead signs and hoosier pete signs or globes
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Sorry to hear this Tom. I always enjoyed talking to him and you too at the Dayton show. ;;;;;;;Ron Lease-Collector.
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Joanne and my prayers to all friends and family. He was a great guy and as with others that have passed in this Hobby, he has blessed us to always pass forward this passion with a smile on our faces!!
Thanks Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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Tom, Wes will be missed, he was good for the hobby,we give our regards to you and his family Wendell
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A genuine good guy! Met him at Iowa quite a few years ago.
Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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I'll miss him. He was always a staple @ Peotone Oil & Gas,as well as Peotones' June Antique car/swapmeet. Always took the time to talk to you,no matter what.
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Sorry to hear the bad news.although I didnt know him,I do remember him from peotone.
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Tom and I shared many good times with Wes. He truly had some amazing stories, most of which can't be told in a family venue. He was good man. The hobby lost a classic. I will miss him.
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Sad to hear. I have met and talked with him before and he was always genuine in his hobby. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Thanks, Phil _________________________________________________ Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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Sorry to hear about Wes. I didn't know him, but he looked like he loved the hobby and played nice with others. Cherish the memories, good times, stories and old photographs.
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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Sad to hear this, but Wes has had some tough times with health issues. Rest in Peace. The hobby needs more guys like him.
Years ago I encouraged him to write a book about toy gas stations. He was the most knowledgeable guy I have met about them.
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Tom, sorry to hear of your friend Wes passing.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ & US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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Tom--My condolences on the loss of your good friend. I know he meant a lot to you because of the way you talked about him! We're all headed down the same path but it doesn't make it any easier when you lose someone you really care about! Rest in peace Wes!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your mentor Tom. I was at a funeral today for yet another friend of mine, the second in the last 3 weeks, held at the same church. Makes the times and memories more special as we reflect on life. My thoughts are with you and his family. Darin
Darin Sheffer Always looking for Mobil and Marathon items I don't already have!
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Sorry to hear this. Looks like he was an awesome dude. Rest in Peace Mr. Nilson.....
Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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