Hershel House Passed Tonight

[Tacksman45]

I was honored to meet him at his homestead in KY in 2022. A truly gifted artist who will be sorely missed!

 

[Sam squanch]

A sad day.

 

[duca]

O no, what a shame. I was just watching a video when he was a young man. May he rest in peace

 

[The Appalachian]

Prayers for his family. Rest in Peace Hershel, you will be missed.

 

[Salty Cracker]

I have always admired him and his work. He appeared to be a kind gentleman. Someone I'd like to sit and drink coffee with and talk about the world.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Very sad news. Rest in peace Hershel.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

It was an honor to know him as a friend and mentor. Spent plenty of time having a beer and talking while firing up those old Hit and Miss engines and watching the dogs chase the chickens.

 

[Jay Templin]

Sic transit gloria mundi.
He has been such an inspiration to so many! Terry Pratchett wrote “No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone's life is only the core of their actual existence.”
By that measure, Mr. House will never really be gone.

Jay

 

[vibraphonusrex]

Rest in peace, Hershel.

 

[RobertIN]

RIP sir

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

He,s not really gone. For whenever someone lays a chisel to a build from Novice to Pro he will be there in Spirit an Angel on the Shoulder

 

[James Dietz]

Such a loss. I am very saddened by this news but believe he is truly blessed and happy.

 

[Hlane]

Also a member of Hershel's FB group, and was one of his "friends" there too .....we corresponded, first by old fashioned letters, then on FB. ......he was a hero to so many, and got so many of us interested in ML rifles.....my regret is that we never got to meet face to face.......but, we'll meet some day on the streets of glory........rest easy my friend.

 

[raylohr1965]

Any word on funeral services ?

 

[Squarebore]

May he rest in peace. Not many left of his caliber.

 

[Rawhide67]

As sad as his passing is, the muzzleloading community was fortunate to have his skills for many years.

A hundred years from now, maybe even two hundred years, omeone will be holding a House Longrifle, admiring the craftsmanship, and wondering about (perhaps researching) the man who made it.

He had a gift that transcends his passing. Many of us, myself included, will not be so fortunate. But, a select few, like Mr House, become etched in history.

 

[Eric Bye]

This is very sad news and a major loss to the entire muzzleloading fraternity.
Hershel will be sorely missed, but he will continue to serve as a beacon for serious adherents of muzzleloading. Now he is in the company of Boone, Crockett, Kenton, Ned Roberts,. and so many more. I was privileged to know him and admire his work. Condolences to all.

 

[JimFlint]

Sad news indeed.

 

[Wes]

I'm a member of the "Hershel House Longrifles and Such" group on Facebook. A group admin posted that Hershel House went home at 6:32PM.



We are diminished.

R I P ! There’s nothing prettier than one of his long-rifles, beautiful!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

RIP Mr. House!