Re: Don Sommer R.I.P.
Posted by RogerDetroit On 2019/7/15 19:41:29
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Don Sommer. He passed away earlier this afternoon, Monday, July 15.
Don stood tall in the both the Packard community and old car hobby in general. He had numerous accomplishments in his life. He was the President and founder (1972) of American Arrow Corporation. American Arrow manufactures replacement mascots, parts and accessories for classic era vintage cars.
He, along with Dick Teague and other auto enthusiasts, co-founded Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance to support preservation of Meadow Brook Hall. During his tenure (1979 - 2006) the group raised $6.0 million for charity.
Don was a founding member of Motor City Packards, now the largest region of Packard Automobile Classics. For the past number of years Don was a trustee of the board of the Packard Motor Car Foundation helping to preserve the Packard Proving Grounds in (Utica) Shelby Township, MI.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and the family will announce a memorial service at a later date.
Don will be greatly missed.
Here is Don a few years ago with his 1930 740 Phaeton at the Timing Stand at the PPG
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Don stood tall in the both the Packard community and old car hobby in general. He had numerous accomplishments in his life. He was the President and founder (1972) of American Arrow Corporation. American Arrow manufactures replacement mascots, parts and accessories for classic era vintage cars.
He, along with Dick Teague and other auto enthusiasts, co-founded Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance to support preservation of Meadow Brook Hall. During his tenure (1979 - 2006) the group raised $6.0 million for charity.
Don was a founding member of Motor City Packards, now the largest region of Packard Automobile Classics. For the past number of years Don was a trustee of the board of the Packard Motor Car Foundation helping to preserve the Packard Proving Grounds in (Utica) Shelby Township, MI.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and the family will announce a memorial service at a later date.
Don will be greatly missed.
Here is Don a few years ago with his 1930 740 Phaeton at the Timing Stand at the PPG
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