U.S. Marbles Championship

August 30, 2011

Dear Sponsors,

On behalf of the USMarblesChampionship (USMC) Committee, the volunteers and all the participants, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your donation to the 2011 tournament. Your very generous contribution was very appreciated and was a major factor in the financial success of a fantastic weekend of marbles in Middletown. Since the inception of the tournament 17 years ago,the USMC has been a great way to let all of the “older boys and girls” continue playing marbles and, more importantly, to provide a means for all of them to get together each year to renew and continue some great friendships.

In addition, we would like to think that by maintaining the interest with the adults, that the USMC tournament is promoting marble shooting with the youth of our communities.

Sincerely,

Art Staus
USMC Vice President

Pittsburgh is #1 in marbles (Brandon Matchett & Carly Miller kiss the marble)!

           Reecie pickups the #1 trophy from BJ's Crown Trophy Shop.

Art Staus applies the finishing touches to the USMC rings in Middletown, MD.



Bob Pinciotti works on the Rolley Hole yard.

Some of the greatest of all-time will be here this year!!

The Marble Legends...

Paul McKeone (The Stick King)
Bob Darr (43 in a row)
Megan Winkelman (4 Championships in a row)
Robbie Nicholson (6-time Champ)
Ralph Dillon (3-time Defending Champ)
Molly Reecer Kimmell (Legendary champion = 20 in a row)

               Molly and I with Rolo and Barb at the Rolley Hole Marble Championship.


Roland George Nelson, 65
Roland passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at his home in Amery, WI.

He was born on November 25, 1945 in Elk River, MN to Emil H and Mary A Nelson.
Roland graduated from River Falls High School in River Falls, WI and from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire campus, Eau Claire, WI.

Roland and Barb (Beer) were married on May 29, 1970 in Eau Claire, WI.

Most of his working career was spent at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Barb and their children: Amy of St Paul, Andy and his wife Amanda of Gypsum, CO, Brian of Baltimore, MD, and Ben of Cascade, MD. There is also one much anticipated grandson, AJ (Andrew Roland Jr) due to be born mid-Aug.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Dennis and his wife Mary of Eau Claire, WI, Joan and her husband Dave Fish of Onalaska, WI, Valeria and her husband Norm Pakes of Edgerton, WI, Quentin and his wife Diane of Eau Claire, WI, and Gwen of St Paul, MN. There are also many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

We request that all memorials be sent in Roland’s name to:

On Our Own
740 Marshall Ave
St Paul, MN 55104

This is an organization that makes independent living possible for vulnerable adults like our daughter Amy.

At Roland’s request, there will be no funeral. His remains will be cremated.

      2010 National Rolley Hole Marble Champions Nathan Thompson and Jeff Kimmell.

Two-time USMC Nathan Thompson (1981-2011) died in his sleep last night. Perhaps the
greatest marble player in the history of the sport. He will be missed! We will never forget him.

Ralph Dillon says he will make it 4 in a row this August and
wishes Andrew Bunch and family his prayers. 

www.texasmarblecollectors.com

The USMC Trophy lands back home in Middletown, Md. Thank you Art Staus & Maureen Ricci!

BUNCH Delbert (Del) Frank Bunch died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the age of 69. Del devoted much of his professional career working for the Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Later, he became a consultant for the Department of Energy and for the United States Army. Del was a kind, compassionate, and devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He enjoyed his Florida lifestyle. Del delighted in spending time with friends and family, playing board games, swimming at the beach, and riding his bicycle. Del is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Kline Bunch; children, Dean, Crystal and her husband, David Osswald, Flissy and her husband, Stephen Saucier, and Andrew; and his grandchildren, Beverly, Diane, and Caroline. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13th in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Casa Marina Hotel, 691 North First Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida (904.270.0025), directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to Compassion International Guatemala Ministries, Colorado Springs, CO 80997. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com .

Del was a marble dad, referee, committee member, sponsor, and a great friend to all of us. We will miss Del!

    


Six-Time USMC Champion Robbie Nicholson from Reynoldsville, WV.

The US Marbles Cup

                                                         The USMC marbles facility in Middletown, Maryland.
                                                    (six ringer rings, one british court, & one rolley hole court)