Wrongway will be truly missed. He was a loving husband and father, a loyal Boozefighter, and one of the funnest guys you could ever wish to meet.

We will try to provide an update on Special K’s condition and funeral arrangements for Wrongway as soon as possible.

Sincerest condolences to Wrongway’s family and all of Chapter 71 from Chapter 23.

*** UPDATE Sunday November 8th 3:00pm ***

Kate’s condition has been upgraded from critical to stable but she is still in the surgical intensive care unit. She is heavily sedated, but the doctors are hopeful she will regain consciousness in the near future. Her leg surgery went well last night. They rebuilt her leg with rods and pins and the doctors feel she will most likely be able to walk again after a long recovery period.

Flowers can be sent to Kate after she gets out of intensive care. There is an on-site florist at the hospital that can be reached at 330.363.4937.

If you wish to make your own arrangements for having flowers delivered please send them to:

Kate Semrau c/o
Aultman Hospital
2600 Sixth Street, S.W.
Canton, Ohio
44710

Wrongway’s younger brother Ryan has asked us to put out the word to all Boozefighters that he is looking for parts for an ‘06 Softail Standard to rebuild Wrongway’s bike. He is specifically looking for front end components, a rear wheel and a set of tins. His intentions are to restore the bike and have a custom paint job done to honor his brother before giving the bike to Wrongway’s two sons. Please contact Ryan at ryansemrau@yahoo.com if you can be of assistance.

*** UPDATE Monday November 9th 1:00pm ***

The following was published in the Akron Beacon Journal this morning:

Motorcyclist killed, wife injured in Stark County crash
By Beacon Journal staff

A 36-year-old Mentor man died Saturday evening when the motorcycle he was operating ran into the back of a parked pickup truck in North Canton.

Roy L. Semrau II, of Glen Lodge Road, suffered head trauma when his motorcycle hit the truck in the 300 block of Lindy Lane NW at 5:43 p.m., said Harry Campbell, chief investigator for the Stark County Coroner’s Office.

Semrau’s wife, Kathleen A. Semrau, was a passenger on the back of the motorcycle. She was transported to Canton’s Aultman Hospital where she remained Monday. Her condition is not known.

Neither rider was wearing a helmet, police said.

Several people witnessed the crash, including Semrau’s father, who was riding a motorcycle behind the victim’s motorcycle, Campbell said.

Semrau was transported to Mercy Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m., the coroner’s office said.

North Canton police are investigating the accident. Stark County Coroner P.S. Murthy will conduct an autopsy this morning, Campbell said.

*** UPDATE Monday November 9th 7:00pm ***

We received the following from Ryan today:

“I don’t know how to get on the BFMC site that you put my e-mail on, but could you put on there that all the phone calls and e-mails we have been getting from the guys all over the country means a lot to us? And thank everyone for their support they are showing.”

*** UPDATE Monday November 9th 8:00pm ***

Wrongway’s funeral will be held Thursday November 12th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the following location:

Reed Funeral Home
801 Pittsburg Ave NW
North Canton, OH
(330) 477-6721‎
www.reedfuneralhome.com

The family has asked that people dress in their normal biker attire and that club members wear their colors. Boozefighters who ride to the funeral will be asked to participate in the procession to the cemetery and assist in burying Wrongway’s casket.

There will be a gathering at Wrongway’s parent’s home after the burial – everybody is welcome to attend.

A number of Boozefighters are staying at the Holiday Inn Canton. The rate is $89.00 per night. Click here to make a reservation.

You can read Wrongway’s obituary and sign the guestbook for his family by clicking here.

*** UPDATE Monday November 9th 9:00pm ***

Kate was brought out of her sedation today, but is still in the intensive care unit. She is conscious and was able to sit in a chair for a short period of time. For the time being the family and her doctors have asked that nobody visits her in the hospital. When she is moved to a normal room and can see visitors and receive flowers we will provide an update.

*** UPDATE Tuesday November 10th 6:00pm ***

Kate had surgery today to implant a filter in her abdomen to prevent blood clots from reaching her heart, or lungs. In six months the filter will be removed when the risk of blood clots from her injured leg will have subsided. After today’s surgery Kate was moved out of intensive care and into a normal room. They had her up and walking for a brief period of time even though she is in intense pain.

You can now send flowers to her at the address and room number below:

Kate Semrau Room 5566
Aultman Hospital
2600 Sixth Street, S.W.
Canton, Ohio
44710

Due to the extent of her injuries, which includes; two broken cheek bones, multiple lacerations, extensive bruising and her right lower leg which was turned sideways and almost lost the doctors are still advising that she not receive visitors.

We will provide more updates as Kate’s condition improves.

*** UPDATE Saturday November 14th 10:00am ***

Roy “Wrongway” Semrau was laid to rest Thursday November 12th in Canton Ohio. Over 200 people attended his service including 120 Boozefighters from over ten different states, as well as Ontario Canada. 37 Boozefighters rode in Wrongway’s procession even though many had to travel from as far away as Tennessee in temperatures barely above freezing. At Wrongway’s burial green and white shovels were provided as each club member helped bury his casket.

Kate “Special K” Semrau was not released from the hospital and was unable to attend the funeral and burial. However a live video feed was provided, so she could she view the entire service over an Internet connection. Sadly her long road to recovery now begins.

*** UPDATE Saturday November 14th 3:00pm ***

Kate was transferred from the hospital in Canton OH to a rehab center in her home town of Mentor late Friday afternoon. By all accounts she is doing much better – both physically and emotionally. She will undergo six weeks of rehab before being sent home.

Cards and flowers can be sent to:

Kate Semrau c/o
Heartland of Mentor‎
8200 Mentor Hills Dr
Mentor, OH
44060-7861

The phone number for the rehab center is: (440) 256-1496

We will try to provide another update on Kate’s condition early next.

Chapter 9, along with all Boozefighters, has lost a true Brother, William “Bones” Greene, who was involved in a wreck on Saturday 10/31. “Bones” was on his motorcycle when a truck pulled out in front of him and he was unable to avoid the collision.

Arrangements have not been made yet but we will let everyone know when they are available.

Sonny
Natl Rep.
Charter Holder/Pres.
Chapter 9

Funeral Services for Boozefighter Woody Ch. 17, Lubbock, TX

By now most of you know we lost our dear brother Woody (Don Gaydon) yesterday (August 16th) after being on oxygen for far too long, and years of suffering. Here is a little more information on events if you are attending.

Viewing Tuesday August 18th 5:30 to 7:00 PM (​Franklin-​bartley Funeral Home 4444 S. Loop 289).

Meet at Crybaby’s to ride to funeral (9:00 AM Wed.) 3512 103rd.

Funeral 10 AM, Quaker St. Church of Christ, 19th and Quaker.

After graveside service, toast to Woody.

Ride to Lunch together.

Ride to Chapter 17 meeting at Crybaby’s after lunch.

Tentative Wake 6 PM at Fisher’s, 69th Dr. and Wayne Ave. (BYOB).

Guys,

It is with a heavy heart I report to you that Tim Linghor aka Boozefighter Cutter has passed away. He was returning to Williston North Dakota after Sturgis and a side trip to Omaha when his motorcycle left the road near Rosholt South Dakota. The tragedy happened Sunday morning around 10:00AM and he was killed during the accident. While the complete details are not yet known, it appears he may have fallen asleep while riding.

Services for Cutter will be 11:00 AM Friday August 14th at the St. Jo Catholic Church in Williston, ND.
If you would like to make floral arrangements the most convenient is Country Floral in Williston @ 701.572.9402.
Please join me in sending prayers to the family and to his Boozefighter Brothers in Chapter 75.

OWOF
JB

He is in critical condition at this time and what we know is the following:

1) He had his spleen removed today.
2) His Liver has a large gash that they found while removing his spleen. He also has sclerosis of the liver and that is causing problems for the doctors to stop the internal bleeding at this time.
3) He has a broken leg.
4) He has a broken nose and deviated septum.

The good news at this time is that he does not appear to have any head or brain trauma.

Please pass this along to any Boozefighters that I may not know. Thank you and keep keep him and his family in your thoughts.

Dirty xXx Keith

*** UPDATE July 22nd, 2009 ***

From Big Rick in DFW …

WENT TO SEE BROOKLYN, HE IS HEAVILY MEDICATED, BUT NOT IN A COMA. HE IS SWOLLEN BUT DOING OK. KEEP HIM AND HIS LOVELY WIFE IN YOUR PRAYERS.

*** UPDATE July 28th, 2009 ***

From Padre in chapter 59

I just got off the phone with Brooklyn. He sounded good but will be down for awhile. He was so moved by my phone call and concern he said he felt like crying. He is at John Peter Smith Hospital. 1500 S. Main Ft Worth, TX, 76104-4941. (817) 429-5156. Room#529. His given name is Robert Brill. I’m asking all my Bros and friends connected to the BFMC, when you get a moment call our brother and help raise his spirits. You would want that if it were you in the hospital.

L&R Padre

Jack and his wife Terri were involved in a single vehicle motorcycle accident the first week of April. While being treated in the hospital a chest x-ray showed a mass in one of his lungs. Several weeks later a biopsy showed he had malignant lung cancer. Jack was told he would only live for 8 months without treatment and possibly 2 years if he underwent chemotherapy and radiation.

The morning of May 7th Jack was having difficulty breathing and was admitted to the Bert Fisher Medical Center in New Smyrna Florida – fittingly known as BFMC. He was immediately taken to ICU and told that he would need a respirator to survive. However, he courageously declined any life saving measures. Jack knew the path he was on and by all accounts did not want to prolong the pain and suffering for his family. He passed away several hours later.

Jack’s obituary can be accessed on-line here.

Condolences to Jack’s family and brothers from chapter 23.

Three Cops To Every Biker

WHY HOLLISTER SUCKED

If you’re a long time reader of Easyriders, you know that we don’t generally rag on people. But sometimes we have to come right out and say when something just sucks the big one. Please take a look at the Hollister Run 2008 photos in the March 2009 issue of Easyriders. Our photographer did all he could to take pictures of people having a good time at the July event, but you may notice that the coverage looks … well … tame.

Where are all the bouncin’ boobs? Where are the pics of crazy waitresses giving jello shots to drunken bikers? Where’s the coleslaw wrestling? Yeah. There aren’t any. Know why? COPS! The little burg of Hollister seems to have bought into the concept that all bikers are crazed hellions out to rape your daughters and burn the town to the ground, because they brought out a massive army of police to CONTROL such heinous acts as walking around and looking at vendor tents and eating chicken.

“Hey bro, what do you want to do?”

“Well, we could go over to Corbin’s and look at those goofy three-wheeled things he makes.”

“Yeah, that’s exciting ….”

NOT!

The only truly righteous thing that happened in Hollister during the run was seeing all the old timers from clubs like the BOOZEFIGHTERS and Top Hatters having group shots taken together. Maybe I’ve got this whole thing wrong. Maybe it wasn’t a bike run. Maybe it was really a cop convention. Maybe Hollister is interested in selling lots of donuts to big bellied cops. Maybe that is what this run is all about.

All I know is any town that works this had to make sure you don’t have a good time while pouring your cash into local eateries and bars needs a wake up call. Not that Hollister gives a shit, but we won’t be back.

Oh that’s right, we CAN’T go back anyway. The Hollister City Council cancelled this July’s rally. Why? They couldn’t afford to pay all the COPS!

– Dave Nichols