John Blecha

[Rich In Kansas]

John passed away Wednesday. John shot ARA with us here in Wichita fo a number of years. Prior to that John scored for us with BR-50 and ARA. John was also a match director at the club running CMP rimfire sporter matches the last several years. He shot informal centerfire benchrest matches at our club too. He was a retired police officer. I spoke to him last week and he was really looking forward to the new season with a new barrel for his rifle. But most of all he was a friend.

 

[Fred J]

Sad

Rich:
We rememeber the days of BR50, when John was a large part of the scoring team at the Sunflower Tournaments. Never had to question his ability to score targets accurately. Dorothy & I will miss him. When we finally get back to Kansas, there will be a void that will be difficult to fill.

 

[MJM]

John,
was a good man . All ways looked foward to seeing him
when Jan and I went down to Wichita.
Our prayers are with his family.

Mike & Jan

 

[Gumby]

Rich:

I didn't know him very long, but will miss him.

John made me feel welcome at the ARA matches this past summer (my first year) at Air Capital Gun Club.

Mike Ohlsen

 

[Mad`]

It was always a pleasure to talk to John. John was the only out of state shooter to shoot with us at our brief ARA matches here in OKC. I will miss him.
Dale McClure

 

[Kent Owens]

Very sad to hear of the loss of another shooter. My condolences to his friends and family. I'm sure he will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.