We are very sad to report that longtime IRM volunteer Bob Kutella has died. Bob joined the museum shortly after the move to Union, in the mid-1960s, and was active until about a decade ago when health problems forced him to "retire" as a volunteer. During the 40+ years he was active, he served in a variety of roles with the museum including General Manager, Director, and Curator of the Freight Car Department. He was responsible for the acquisition and/or restoration of several historic freight cars; for the outfitting of the museum's current wood shop with restored antique woodworking machines; and for the restoration of Sand Springs 68, a 1918 lightweight interurban car. His contributions to IRM over the years are difficult to overstate. He will be sorely missed.