Buck531 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 It appears that Johnny Rutan passed away today. Super nice guy. Hasn't been on here in forever but still one of the OG's of CR. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/member.php?u=482 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 What happened? Assuming Covid. He posted something on FB on Jan 1st saying he had covid and couldn't reply to all the messages from people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 RIP Johnny. Was a solid dude and an OG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Assuming Covid. He posted something on FB on Jan 1st saying he had covid and couldn't reply to all the messages from people. That sucks. He swapped a motor for me years ago. Still too many people not taking this shit seriously. Might be a wake up call for people that covid doesn't discriminate and vaccines greatly reduce the chance of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Assuming Covid. He posted something on FB on Jan 1st saying he had covid and couldn't reply to all the messages from people. That sucks. Didn’t know him personally, but I’m sure he was a good dude. Covid sucks, crazy how different it effects people. Made me feel crappy for a few days but put my wife in the hospital for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Damn I never met her personally but remember being a late teen or early 20 something and seeing that orange TA he had . Loves the look of that car . Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 He was a great guy and will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 What happened? COVID got him... He will be missed greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Imagine dying the same day as Bob Saget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Imagine dying the same day as Bob Saget I’d say Johnny is more important that Bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Damn...remember him from the old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 3rd person I know within a week that died of COVID. Stay safe out there players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was shocked when I saw this news yesterday. Very solid dude. He did some work on a TA I had after I first got it. RIP buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 That sucks. He swapped a motor for me years ago. Still too many people not taking this shit seriously. Might be a wake up call for people that covid doesn't discriminate and vaccines greatly reduce the chance of death. People that take it very seriously still get got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 People that take it very seriously still get got. Yes, but at a MUCH lower rate. Death rate is around .5 in 100,000 cases for fully vaccinated people. It's about 14x higher in the pro-covid crowd that refuses to get their shots. You tell me which odds you'd prefer. 🤷^♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sad news indeed. Loved his F-Body and remember it from my days of Pontiac Love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Anyone hear anything about when his funeral is? I've been asking around but not heard a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Anyone hear anything about when his funeral is? I've been asking around but not heard a thing https://www.newcomercolumbus.com/Obituary/209380/Johnny-Rutan/Columbus-OH Looks like Jan 21st. Visitation at 2 funeral at 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 https://www.newcomercolumbus.com/Obituary/209380/Johnny-Rutan/Columbus-OH Looks like Jan 21st. Visitation at 2 funeral at 5. Ya, I googled it today and forgot to post it here. Thanks for the update! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.