cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) I've just been told the sad news that Dave Rattenberry passed away today. The rat and I go back a long way. I first met him on a tee mill tour over 35 years ago. I'm glad I saw him at wolves a few weeks ago, and had a chat. RIP Dave it's been great to know you. Edited November 14, 2017 by cityrebel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 370 Posted November 14, 2017 RIP Dave you will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted November 14, 2017 I knew he was I'll, but it is still a shock. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveallan81 330 Posted November 14, 2017 Sad news. RIP Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 14, 2017 LONG-time seller of Speedway Star and a really good bloke. Salt of the earth ... rip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Over the last 10 years we really got to know each other (meeting regularly at both Speedway and non-league footy). Last time I saw him was merely 2 weeks ago and upon parting his handshake lasted longer than usual and i sensed it may be the last time... He's gone with me owing him 2 coffees.....Going to Monmore won't seem the same...Some people you just hit it off with and Dave was one of those...at least he was out and about till near the end...RIP mate. Edited November 14, 2017 by Mike.Butler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted November 14, 2017 Dave provided all the stock for KREST's shop at Lynn and was a delight to work with and one of the most helpful people you could hope to meet. A true gentleman who it was an honour to know. RIP Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,746 Posted November 14, 2017 Dave has been a friend for a long time, I dropped off and collected stuff from tracks for him when i was riding ,we always had a chat about speedway ,he always asked about my son and my mum everytime I saw him , top bloke Dave was . RIP fella Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted November 14, 2017 RIP Dave. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted November 14, 2017 This is a very unpleasant shock as I hadn't realised Dave was ill. He's one of these people you thought would always be around. I must have known him since 1970 at least and seen him at dozens of tracks. He did the souvenirs at Powderhall in the late 70s and early 80s though he wasn't there every week. When he did the souvenirs at Glasgow and Berwick with Mick Gregory in the late 80s and early 90s, they stayed with me and we had some very enjoyable weekends, going for meals or occasionally to football, which was Dave's main interest. He had been to thousands of grounds. His snoring was legendary. I'm very, very sorry I won't be seeing his cheery face any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie sawyer 4 Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Very sad news to hear about Dave. Many happy memories from those Tee Mill survival tours back in the 70's and 80's. My thoughts are with his friends and family. I'm sure he would say he had enjoyed himself. RIP Dave. Edited November 14, 2017 by Annie Morris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted November 14, 2017 Goodness me, always enjoyed our chats. Very sad news indeed and RIP my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 204 Posted November 14, 2017 I usually saw Dave at lower level football, where we would talk speedway over a cuppa. He always went out of his way to find me so we could exchange banter He told me he was cutting back but I never realsied he was so ill. My better(her words) half remembers your kindness and we are both saddened by the news. RIP mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piotr Pyszny 206 Posted November 14, 2017 Very sad news indeed. I particularly associate Dave with running the track shop at Cleveland Park, Middlesbrough. Buxton, too. Always happy to chat, before and after meetings. Always full of energy. I later discovered we had another mutual interest: visiting football grounds, and subsequently bumped into him on a fair few of those. One of the nice guys. RIP, Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted November 14, 2017 Speedway was a good earner for Dave in the early days. I would say that his Football travels far exceeded his Speedway travels over the years. He will be missed by many Share this post Link to post Share on other sites