Raymond Dhue
It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of Chapter member and AMCA National
Treasurer Raymond Dhue. Raymond passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011.
Raymond Dhue resided
in Lakeland, Florida. As vice president of the Antique Motorcycle Foundation, he was primarily focused on establishing
its fund-raising strategy and programs, and in developing its capability to create touring exhibits.
Ray's
35-year professional career was in accounting and information systems, including business, legal and tax matters. Since retiring
in 2003, he had become a certified and registered technician at the Lakeland Harley-Davidson/Buell dealership.
His
first motorcycle was a 1966 Triumph, followed by a 1949 Harley-Davidson FL that was restored on the living room carpet. Other
restorations have included Harleys, Indians and BMWs. Both he and his wife Kathy rode their antique motorcycles, which included
Triumphs, an Ariel Square Four, and a “Pink Lady” Yamaha from the late 1960s. Known to many AMCA members as “Gentleman
Ray,” Dhue had served as an AMCA Senior Judge at many East Coast meets.
