Sad News :( Gerry Gostenik

[Ishiftem]

I just got news that Gerry Gostenik has passed away. He had been battling multiple myloma since 2015. Gerry was an all around nice guy and I always enjoyed talking him to him at the races. RIP Gerry and hope you are still rowing that four speed in heaven.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

That is sad news to be sure . That is a very rare form of cancer in the white blood cells.

Gerry was the consumate racer and an all around great guy.

His 1961 Belair bubbletop was something to fear.

RIP Gerry

 

[scott hall]

Sad news indeed. A wonderful man.

 

[Phil Reed]

Oh No!!!! Known Gerry for years and was a good customer and friend. Dan, will you get the news on the services please?
This is sad.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Sad news I had the honor of meeting Gerry on more than one occasion, great individual.
Prayers for his family and friends. Godspeed my friend.

 

[Ishiftem]

Oh No!!!! Known Gerry for years and was a good customer and friend. Dan, will you get the news on the services please?
This is sad.

https://www.howepeterson.com/obituary/gerald-gostenik-sr

 

[MRHP]

Gerry was a hell of a gentleman and feared racer. He will be missed for sure.

 

[real61ss]

what a shame! Gerry was a heck of a good guy. He will be missed. RIP buddy

 

[Fathead Racing]

It was hard to know Gerry he was kind of a loner. Had the best sounding 09 at the track when he rowed through the gears, and man could he pound a four gear. Towed his car to the track with a vintage Suburban sporting a fuel injected 409 built by him. Gerry was a school teacher by trade, probably a good one. He will be missed.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Condolences to Gerry's family and friends. RIP Gerry!

 

[bobs409]

RIP Gerry.

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

So sorry to hear. Had a few great talks with Gerry and one great race in Kansas that I’ll never forget. RIP my friend you were one cool dude

 

[dm62409]

So sad to hear this news. Gerry was a much admired racer and true gentleman. I last talked with Gerry in Aug. 2018 at Onondaga 1/8th mi. when it was still open. He was running the stick shift shootout, and masterfully rowing that 4 gear. Like Bryan said, Gerry was one cool dude. He will be missed.

 

[409newby]

One of the most consistent manual transmission shifters I've ever seen, his Belair just looked the part of early 60s muscle RIP Gerry.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

OH NO! I spoke with Gerry couple months ago. Referred a fellow to him re: the engines he had for sale. As Ray said Gerry was a quiet guy. But if you stopped to talk with him you would find he was truly a mechanical genius and very friendly guy. It's with a very heavy heart I read this. He will be missed!

 

[oldskydog]

Lost another great guy. RIP Gerry.

 

[409gang]

I didn't know Gerry but I am sorry for everyones loss!

 

[skipxt4]

R.I.P. Gerry Gostenik. Prayers, for his Family.

 

[wristpin]

RIP Gerry

 

[61belairbubbletop]

Sad news, indeed. I met him and got to see that beautiful 61 Belair at Great Bend a few years ago.
R.I.P. Jerry.