mark poulson Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 It's with a really heavy heart that I have to report that Ben Siegel, Rayburn Ben, died several weeks ago. I have no other information other than that. Ben was a long time member and contributor here, and was always generous with his hard earned knowledge. He and I met here, and have been forum friends for over fifteen years, emailing, texting, and calling a couple of times a year, just to keep in touch. He was a retired steel worker, and that trade had taken a toll on his body. I know he had been in poor health the last few years, and was in a lot of pain, so this may be a blessing because his suffering is over. But it doesn't feel that way to me. We all lost a valuable, contributing, generous member. I lost a friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Oh no! devastating news. I had a lot of communication with Ben over the years, a marvelous personality and a great loss to the community. My condolences to his family. I hope they find TU and savour his contributions. RIP friend. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 How sad to hear, Ben always had lots of great info to share. Condolences to the family... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Sorry to hear. Prayers sent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sorry to hear that - I've read many of his post over the years as he was always helpful to the masses here on TU - he will be missed. RIP Ben. J. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Too young... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybait Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Sad news for sure. Ben always shared his knowledge generously. Prayers for the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Prayers to his Family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 I’m so sorry to hear this. Ben was a wealth of information which he gave freely. We’d talk a couple times a year . I do know he was in a lot of constant pain. Ben, save me a spot in your heavenly work shop for the day we can finally meet and we’ll knock out that perfect Crankbait..Nathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Ben was an amazing person. Always willing to help and spread his knowledge. Its with an extremely heavy heart that I read this and I hope he is in a better place and happy. My heart and prayers are with you and your family Sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt mike Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Really sad to hear this. I remember communicating with Rayburn Guy several times. Always offered help and information willingly. God bless him. Big loss to this community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 Very sad to hear. Ben and I talked about jigs and how I make them. He even bought a few from me that I custom made for him. Really great guy. Going to miss the times he and I chatted on the phone and thru e-mails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Ben was a great guy with many helpful posts. We happened to share the same Birthday except different years . But I remember wishing each other happy Birthday. His death is a great loss to all of us. He will be missed. Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
