Broken Pipe: Michael W. Reschke CPCC President

Porshcigar

Michael W. Reschke, President of the Chicagoland Pipe
Collectors Club, Doctor of Pipes, and Assistant Show Director of the Chicagoland
International Pipe and Cigar Show.

Mike died today after a battle with lung cancer that began
last fall. Mike was the first CPCC President of the Club beginning July 1,
1998, and has been re-elected every year since (except July 1, 2005) including
this year’s annual election for a term beginning July 1, 2016. Mike received
the Doctor of Pipes Award, in the hobbyist category, at the Chicago Show in
2006. He served as Assistant Show Director from the first Show through this
year’s 21^st Show. Mike was the epitome of the pipe smoking
gentleman. He was a friend to all pipe smokers, and the best friend to many. He
devoted many, many hours of his life to the pipe smoking and pipe collecting
hobby. The CPCC and the Chicago Show will never be the same without Mike, and
his wonderful smile and charming wit. We will always miss him.

The CPCC

pipeman83

RIP Mike, I met him in Columbus , purchased 2 plaid tobacco pouches from him. Very nice man.

nelliefox

He was a true gentlemen.  And he had a knack for making me aware of some nice options when it came time to do repairs.  A respected e bayer as well...............such a nice guy.

NellieFox

motie2

Our memory of a dedicated man will ever be a blessing.

thebadgerpiper

My deepest condolences to Michael's family and to CPCC for their loss.

ghostsofpompeii

I echo the sentiments of all the others here by offering my condolences to Michael's family and his many friends.