Really great Viper owner in Nebraska killed in vehicle accident!

[Bill Pemberton]

Frank Besch , who was one of the most enthusiastic Viper owners in Nebraska was killed in a vehicle accident last evening during a sleet and ice storm. Frank was a passenger in an employee's SUV that spun in horrible weather, rolled numerous times and both Frank and the driver succumbed to injuries from the accident. Frank was super excited about the new Regional Club starting and had been active in many of our informal get togethers and ran as often as he could at various track events. An infectious individual , Frank always made sure everyone around him was having fun, and over the years I knew him I never saw him angry or say an unkind thing about anyone. He will be sorely missed as a wonderful friend and I ask everyone to put his wife , Sandy, and his family in your prayers and thoughts.

God Bless you Frank, you will be missed so very much!!

Respectfully,

Bill Pemberton

[Venomous1 Racing]

Wow, sorry to hear. Prayers sent to you and his Family and Friends and entire Viper Family :(
R.I.P. Frank and continue shifting gears in 10 cylinder heaven.

[Janni]

Godspeed, Frank.

I am sorry for this tragic loss.

Prayers for his friends and family. Thank you for letting us know, Bill.

[City]

Oh MY! That's just horrible news.

Condolences to his family and friends.

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Wintry-Weather-Snarls-Metro-Traffic-232889911.html

[Brad00GTS]

I'm sorry to hear that Bill. His family will be in our prayers.

[BlknBlu]

Frank was on of the 11 who joined our group on NOV 18th He is Member #196. Frank owned a GEN IV SSG vert and attended many events. He will be missed by us all. Frank was a great guy to hang around and had incredible energy.

Crossroads of America, I will send out an email tonight about this unless you have it covered Bill.

Our thoughts are with his family and I am sure we will have a Memorial for him and something on the website here to remember.

Bruce Kenkel
President

[chesapeake07]

Prayers going to both families. RIP Frank!

[Stretch]

Very sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace Viper brother.

[Space Truckin]

Wow, R.I.P so tragic :-(

[BlknBlu]

here is the artilce

http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Wintry-Weather-Snarls-Metro-Traffic-232889911.html

Bruce

[BlknBlu]

I started a Memorial thread for him

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/751-Frank-Besch-Memorial-Thread

Bruce

[VPRPWRD]

Very sad news indeed, RIP Frank

[Loud]

Sorry to hear that. RIP!

[TBSVIPER]

Sad, sad news. Our prayers and condolences to their families. A real tragedy.

[n49]

Prayers and condolences to their families.

[100]

Condolences to Frank and his family.

[FLATOUT]

Extremely sorry to hear this :(

[Brian GTS]

Our prayers and condolences.... :(

[99RT10]

Tragic accident, tragic loss. RIP Frank.

[No hemi]

RIP, my prayers go out to his family.

[Husker]

Very sad news. The loss of someone close is always difficult and I'm sure that the COA Viper community will certainly miss him.

[VYPR BYT]

Thoughts and prayers going out to Franks family... and to Bill also from the tone of the opening post.
Mike

[F2V]

Very sorry to hear this bad news Bill. We're all only here for a visit...and this Thursday, I'll be especially reflecting, and giving thanks for mine...

[Leslie]

So sad:(, prayers to his family and friends!

[BlknBlu]

All of us from Crossroads of America really appreciate the show of support the VOA has given us. IT is such an exciting time for our newly found region and Frank was a Charter member starting from the ground up. He has tremendous energy and we will not let his passing slow our enthusiasm for being a great Region. His passing will inspire us to be stronger.

Frank will always be a member

Thanks VOA for your strong support.

Bruce

[ViperPassion]

Prayers for his friends and family.
R.I.P. Frank.

[viperdan]

Very sad news! May they both rest in peace!!

[DrTaco]

Very sorry to hear the news. Best wishes and prayers to all involved.

[ViperTom]

Bill so sorry to hear about Frank. Condolences to family & friends.

[Thawk97]

Terribly sad. Praying for the family.

[eucharistos]

very sad

prayed for the family

[HPmopars]

We will miss you very much Frank.

R.I.P.

[slitherv10]

RIP Frank. Your viper Family will miss you very much. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

[HyperViper]

My sincere condolences to Frank & George's Familys'

[Back In Black]

Horrible news. Met Frank at the Viper Rendezvous. He was a regular. Really nice guy. RIP.

[venom505]

Very sorry to hear of the loss. Will keep his family & friends in my prayers.

[SmoknTires]

Terrible. Really terrible. RIP.

[gutterworks129]

Rip

[HPmopars]

Pic of Frank at VOI 11 at dinner.


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[golfer15]

My condolences to Frank's family and friends!!

[Whitemamba]

Sad to hear about the loss of anyone let alone one of our own.

Prayers go out to his family.

[CERVEZA]

So tragic ..... RIP

[Bill Pemberton]

Thanks for all the kind words for Frank and his family. Memorial service is tomorrow, but we are looking to remember Frank in a special way to honor his spirit and fun loving nature. We want to do something appropriate at the 2014 Viper Rendezvous to help remember the charismatic character Frank was and the joy he imparted to those around him!

[Bill Pemberton]

Sorry duplicated

[Bill Pemberton]

The Funeral Home was filled beyond the Chapel, clear out into the hallways, vestibule and a side room, as Frank's friends came to wish him farewell. His Viper was parked out front and it was just one symbol of a gentleman who lived his life to the fullest and was acknowledged to have enriched alot of people with his infectious humor and positive attitude. One friend speaking of the various fun times in Frank's life, reiterated about when he sold off his problematic Cadillac XLR and purchased his 08 Viper Convertible from us. He said upon arriving home, Frank went up to his wife ( Sandie) and told her he loved her, they needed a break , and he had booked a flight to the Bahamas for a one week stay at Sandals.......................oh, and by the way I bought a Viper, honey! The testamonials went on longer than any Funeral I can ever remember , and it was a real celebration of Frank and his impact on folks in his short time on this Earth. He will, as Bruce , mentioned , always be listed as a Charter Member of the Crossroads Club , and I am happy to be among those folks he called friends!

[Brad00GTS]

That is amazing, but also sad. We all can only hope that when its our time, we have positively affected as many people as Frank did.

[BlknBlu]

It was a very nice remembrance to his life. He had a lot of friends with great stories. I was so proud to see our Viper communities show of support at his Memorial.

Bruce

[cashcorn]

Hey Frank,

Thinking of you. God Bless