Lou's Farewell Show

After 23 years of being a judge, Lou has decided to hang up his judge's license. Lou received his judge's license in 1982. He has been active in the show scene for a long time with 23 years judging and putting on shows. The show in Yuba City is sponsored by NCRBA, a club that Lou used to be the president. We called this show "Lou's show". It is fitting that Lou is ending his judging career in this show.

It's a great honor that Lou judged Angora in his farewell show. We were the last breeds in his long distinguish career in judging. In the top photo, Lou is pictured with Chu's Emilia, the last BOB and BIS Lou picked. In the second photo, Lou is judging French Angora with Tracy doing the writing. In the third photo Jane, Lou's wife, pays him a visit. Jane used to be very active in shows too but we don't see her as often now. We were thrilled to see her in Yuba City.

Lou is a good judge and kind person. It is always nice to see such a friendly person with a smile on his face in shows. We will miss him behind the judging table. Lou has been awarded lifetime Registrar's license by ARBA, he will still do registration on a limited basis. We hope to still see him in shows.

Coincidently enough that Betty started showing English Angora the same year as Lou received his license in 1982. Both were in the sane show when Betty showed English Angora for the first time in Cow Palace in 1982. Lou completed his judging career picking one of Betty's rabbits as the Best In Show in Yuba City. Betty feels very honored and thrilled.

Lou Gaschke Remembered

We received very sad news this morning. Nancy Chaussee says,

"It is with heartfelt sadness that I need to let you know that Lou passed away on Sunday as a result of complications from his recent heart surgery. He will be sorely missed! nc"

Lou was a beloved member of the rabbit community. He had been judging for a long time, longer than most could tell. He was awarded "Lifetime Registrar" by ARBA several years ago. He was very active in several clubs such as Rice Bowl RBA, the PacWest Show Circuit, the Northern California RBA, ... that put on many shows. He was also a minister in his church.

Photos on this page were taken on December 3, 2005 in the NCRBA show in Yuba City. The second picture is Lou and wife Jane. The third picture is Lou and Betty with Emilia. The last picture is Lou with the BIS and RIS winners Betty and Tami. The very left is Judge Sharon who jointly picked the winners with Lou.

This show was Lou's farewell show; he retired his judges license after this show. Betty met Lou in September 1982 when she showed English Angora for the first time. She was very honored to have received the last Best In Show that Lou had ever picked in Lou's farewell show.

We will miss Lou.