Tom Keane – Founder of Motor Matters and passionate author of the “Keane on Wheels” column.
Karl Ritzler – Retired Atlanta Journal–Constitution auto editor and founding member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).
Chuck Jordan – Retired GM design chief whose work inspired a generation of vehicle designers.
Mercury – A car line loved by too few to stay alive
Karl Ritzler was a dedicated professional journalist. I was honored to have him as my editor. There is not a doubt in my mind that he made me look better than I was or ever hoped to be. On many occasions he went to bat for me with the powers that be at the AJC. He didn’t have to, but that was Karl’s way. Always striving to do the right thing.
Not only have we lost a really fine gentleman, those of us who were privileged to have known him personally have lost a dear friend. Sincerest sympathy to his wife Clair and his children and grandchildren.