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Jack Dekirmendjian Left a Lasting Impact on the Auto Industry

February 24, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Jack Dekirmendjian Left a Lasting Impact on the Auto Industry

Jack Hagop Dekirmendjian, vice president of GAHH Automotive, has passed at the age of 53, leaving behind a beautiful family, too many friends to count and an indelible impact on the auto upholstery industry. … [Read more...] about Jack Dekirmendjian Left a Lasting Impact on the Auto Industry

Trimmer Vincent Robert Mikla Dies at 70

February 1, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Christopher DiChiro Dies at 64

Trimmer Vincent Robert Mikla of Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, has died at the age of 70. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Vincent Robert Mikla Dies at 70

Trimmer Lew Doyle Stratton Dies at 86

January 25, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Lew Doyle Stratton Dies at 86

Trimmer Lew Doyle Stratton of Escondido, California, has died at age 86. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Lew Doyle Stratton Dies at 86

Trimmer John Bendt Dies at 96

January 20, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer John Bendt Dies at 96

Trimmer John Diedrich Bendt III of Wilmington, North Carolina, has died at age 96. … [Read more...] about Trimmer John Bendt Dies at 96

Trimmer Jack Banister Dies at 87

January 10, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Jack Banister Dies at 87

Trimmer Jack "Ike" Gerald Banister of Erie, Pennsylvania, has died at age 87. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Jack Banister Dies at 87

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