Tom Krahl

[thepennyarcade]

Just got the sad news that Tom Krahl had a stroke.
A lot of us are at that age and this makes me feel how mortal we all are.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tom.
John

[cpdretired]

Tom is one of the regulars at the show. Any idea how serious it was?

[Dave]

I just heard he passed away at 7:00 CDT Friday night.

Dave

[TheFatman]

Tom ... you will be missed my friend. To his family ... my thoughts and condolences.
Sorry to hear the news.
dave F.

[oldslotman]

RIP Tom and thanks for all the help with parts and information for old slot machines. A man I never met but considered him a friend.

[TheFatman]

I met Tom for the first time, in Atlanta GA back in the 80's. He was impressive, not only with his knowledge and love for the slots and their art, but his size was impressive to me. The man had to have played football sometime. He was stout.... but when he spoke to me, as a newbie in this, he was kind and gentle and most of all. supportive and took his time to just talk. There was a time when he really loved what he was doing and I respect that immensely. I really loved what he was doing as far as providing parts for all of us who would be banging our heads to find the parts. He would make it happen. There is many people in the industry with the same love as he had and I am sure that, there will be someone with the interest and the love that will be there to continue on. It aint about the $$ ... its about the artistic creation that has become an American major part of important history.
Dave F

[Midcoast Vintage]

I've known Tom since the mid 70's.
We both have sons about he same age that used to play together when i would go to his home to buy parts.
His first wife Holly, and my wife were friends as well.
He provided a valuable service to the hobby.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

I was first introduced to Tom in the 1970's as well, by none other than our late friend Dick Bueschel.
Tom helped more people in this hobby than I could even count. Not just with supplying us with the
parts we desperately needed, but with his vast knowledge of the different slot machines that he sold
on a regular basis, and his friendly attitude toward all, no matter what questions were thrown his way.

This was very sad news to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Bill Whelan (Slot Dynasty Restorations)

[mrcoin]

I knew Tom for over 35 years.
RIP to a great man

[altort]

I met Tom several times at the Chicago show and had several phone conversations through the years, helped me a lot, he will be missed.