Hello everyone,

It is with extreme sadness that I tell you that Carl (Bambikiller240) died in his home June 16th. I talked to him regularly on the phone and via email and hadnt heard from him for quite awhile. Today I found this on google after I decided to look for him in the obits.

"Carl Herbert Stahlnecker

Carl Herbert Stahlnecker died June 16, 2006 at his home in Pleasanton. He was 54. The Livermore native had lived in Pleasanton for 54 years. He served in the U.S. Navy. Carl was a sports car enthusiasts. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Stahlnecker, of Pleasanton; bothers Paul Stahlnecker and Brian Stahlnecker, a sister Annette Stahlnecker, and a nephew Scott Stahlnecker. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Stahlnecker. Services and burial will be private. Contributions in Carl Stahlnecker’s memory may be made to the Valley Humane Society, 273 Spring St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. Arrangements by Graham-Hitch Mortuary."

So long Carl, may you rest in peace.

Chris Abbott

This is very sad news indeed. Chris, thanks for bringing this to our attention and please let us know if you find out more. Carl really loved this site and Z's. He has been and will be missed.

RIP Bambi

i am sadden to hear of carl's passing. this site has never been the same without him.

I'm very sorry to hear this. I never got a chance to meet Carl in person. I was once in his area at a picnic and invited him to come visit me and get some free food. He was driving there and his car (not the Z) broke down so he had to return home.

Hard to call this off-topic. Godspeed, Carl...

Wow! I didn't know him personally, but Carl knew his stuff and I learned of him many, many years ago when I wanted to rebuild my first Z. He will definitely be missed.

Wow Chris, thanks for letting us know. I hadnt heard from him in a long time, i guess now i know why

Carl , May you rest in Peace.

This is very sad news indeed. Carl our thoughts a prayers are with you!

R.i.p Carl

rest in peace carl and thank you.

Rest In Peace Carl.

Hopefully, you found a perfect Z waiting for you.

E