Ben Lane Jr.

[Mike Dubber]

Ben Lane Jr. passed away this week. Ben was an outstanding engraver and a Founding Member of FEGA.

We remember Ben for his wisdom and leadership throughout the formative years of FEGA. He was a Texan, a gentleman, and a FEGA and Colt Master with an easily identifiable kind of work based on the Cuno Helfricht style. Many of his friends and associates said he did Helfricht better than Helfricht!

His quiet nature was complemented by that of his wife Kaye Lane, who passed away several years ago.

Thanks to Ben for his leadership and inspiration, rest easy my friend.

 

[John B.]

That is very sad news Mr. Mike
But thank you for keeping us informed.
May he rest in piece.

My Condolences to his wife and family/

 

[Mike Dubber]

Attached is a photo of Ben and Kaye Lane

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Very sad news indeed Mike.

I had the pleasure of meeting both Ben and Kaye many years ago now. Both lovely and incredibly generouse people.

 

[SamW]

Thanks for the info Mike...and sad news indeed! RIP Ben!

 

[FANCYGUN]

Very sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He was a longtime friend both as a mentor and officer of FEGA

 

[sam]

RIP Ben. What a fine fellow he was and a damn good engraver as well. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Memory eternal.

 

[monk]

i must say his passing is a loss for the art we all love. rest in peace, my friend