Faircracker SPRING 2021 In loving memory of those who cared to make a difference . .
WILBUR H. LANGLEY SR. 12-17-1934-12-26-2020
Born in Lecanto, Florida he spent his entire life in Citrus County. He was a well driller and served Dis- trict 3 on the Citrus County Com- mission. He was a Past President and Lifetime Director of the Citrus County Fair Association. He and his wife Helen managed the flea market at the fairgrounds for sev- eral years. Wilbur’s obituary
called him a “busy man with a heart of gold.” Surviving are his wife of 67 years: Helen, 1 son, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
JOSEPH “Joe” BLUME 7-16-1964-12-29-2020
Born in Newark, New Jersey. In 1944 he moved to Florida and began work- ing in the outdoor amusement busi- ness. He worked with Todd Desgrang- es, Irvin and Evelyn Deggeller, operat- ing Stuart Confections, Inc. which opened a whole new world for him for over 20 years. Joe was a devoted member of the Loyal Order of Moose. His mission was to help all those in need without hesitation. Joe is sur- vived by his husband Todd, along with his mentor in life, Evelyn Deggeller, widow of Irvin Deggeller. He is also sur- vived by 3 sisters and several nieces and nephews along with his furry companions Lola and Leo.
WILLIAM A. “Bill” BARTHLE 1955-1-18-021
Bill was a lifelong resident of San Antonio, Florida. While at Tampa Catholic High School his love for the sport of rodeo grew into a lifelong passion. He had multiple Southeastern Circuit Finals. He mentored many fu- ture rodeo athletes including his daughters. As a cattle rancher and community leader including holding many offices of the Pasco and Florida Cattlemen’s Associations. He was currently serving as Chairman of the Pasco County Fair Association’s Beef Committee. He is survived by his wife Paula, two daughters, his mother Estella Barthle, and 1 brother and 2 sisters.
IVAN ROSCOE ARNOLD 10-27-1936-2-4-2021
Born in Traverse City, Michi- gan he was the owner of Michi- gan based Arnold Amuse- ments. Ivan got his start in the amusement business when he was 8 years old as a stake boy for John Reid and gradually advanced to become an inde- pendent ride owner. He later became manager for W.G. Wade Shows, when that show was sold he, with his wife Agnes and their three chil- dren, Tom, Sandy and Jon by his side, founded Arnold Amusements. He was inducted into both the Interna- tional Independent Showmen’s Hall of Fame as well as the Michigan Association of Fairs Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife Agnes and their 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
CURTIS A RICH SR. 1928-2-14-2021
Born in Pell, Alabama he moved to southern Florida and then to Citrus County where he became active in the community. He was on the Board of Directors of the Citrus County Fair Association and served as President 1977-1979. He was the Mayor of Crystal River from 1991- 2000 and was known as “Mr. Crystal River.” He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club. He and his wife Vangie retired to High- lands, North Carolina where Curtis became active in Rotary there. He was pre-deceased by his wife Iceal in 1976. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Vangie, 2 daughters, 1 son and 2 stepsons.
IMPORTANT The Resolutions chairman will have a memorial presentation of
those we have lost from June 1, 2019 to May 1, 2021. If you do not see someone on these pages or in prior newsletters (see them at
floridafairs.org) who should be recognized please send to
floridafairs@gmail.com and to Shelly Terrell at
shelter80@aol.com. Please include person’s affiliation with your Fair or company and years of service and a photograph.
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