Knoxville Association of Bridge Clubs

A dear and loved friend and member of the Knoxville bridge community, Thomas Timm, passed away yesterday.

RIP Thomas. You will be much missed.

Mary Davidson passed away, January 14, in Dayton, Ohio. She will be missed.

Rest In Peace, Mary.

It is with sadness that I have to let you know that Richard Gammage passed away yesterday.

I will pass along an update to this post as I learn additional details.

Sharing here with permission of Rita’s son, Steve Dietz. (And borrowed from Maggie Hughes.)
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Our family would like to thank you for all of the prayers and support over the loss of our mother, Rita Dietz. Your heartwarming memories of her have been so appreciated.

We welcome all of her friends to stop by her home on Saturday August 15th between 2 and 4 pm to visit with us and share memories of her life.
(809 Woodbrier Rd. 37923)

It is indeed a sad day in the Knoxville bridge community.

Carol Bond informed is that Bob Levesque passed away from cancer at home this morning. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Details about services will be passed along once they are made know.

Rest In Peace, Bob.

Rita Dietz passed away this afternoon.

May you always Rest In Peace.

From Maggie:

Rita Dietz update. She’s had a second much worse stroke. She is not able to communicate at all, but is believed to be able to hear and comprehend.... at least some things. Her son, Steve, says this is “a very hard day.” “[He] will be very surprised if she still with us in the next day or so.”

Let’s keep Rita and her family in our thoughts and prayers please.
THANK YOU. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

A warning. If you get a message from an acquaintance in Messenger saying anything and you click on the link, if it asks you to verify your account information, DO NOT DO THAT.

IT IS AN ATTEMPT TO GET YOUR INFORMATION AND STEAL YOUR ACCOUNT.

I have gotten two attempts already this evening, both from local bridge players.

We, the Knoxville Bridge Community lost a dear friend when Marlene Wass passed away earlier this evening.

Rest In Peace, Marlene.

Marlene N. Wass

Marlene Wass entered into her heavenly home on June 29, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1933 to John and Louise Neidhardt. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William E.Wass and her brother, John Neidhardt, Jr. She is survived by her nephew John Neidhardt, III of Fort Worth.

Marlene graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University. She was a retired chemist. Marlene was a member of the American Contract Bridge League and an accomplished bridge player having attained the rank of Gold Life Master, She contributed countless hours - and years to the Knoxville Bridge Club. She served as a Director, Club Manager, Treasurer, Tournament Director, and many other volunteer positions. She served as co-chairman of the Gatlinburg Regional Bridge Tournament for over two decades.

Marlene will be dearly missed by her many friends and “family” of bridge players A Celebration of Life will be held at the Knoxville Association of Bridge Clubs at a date to be announced later. Memorials in Marlene’s name can be made to the Knoxville Area Bridge Community and Educational Foundation (KABC), 7400 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, or to a charity of your choice.

Sincerely,

Friends of Marlene

More sad news. Linda Dimon, who had been fighting cancer for some time now, passed away last night.

Rest In Peace, Linda. You will be missed.