William "Bill" Prichard, of Princeton, Missouri, a talented local
player piano restorer and collector, passed away in the early hours of
Saturday morning, the 14th of May.  Bill was a specialist at restoring
M. Schulz pouch valves and had a rare talent for the Schulz players.

He was also noted for his deft restorations of Gulbransen glue-ups
and his never-give-up attitude.  He had worked on most types of players
from early push-ups to the much later units.  Bill was a crackerjack
machinist and if he couldn't get a part or a tool, he made it.

He was also a musician and had a real love of music and his collection
of classical and march music rolls was second to none.  He introduced
automatic musical instruments to many young people, some who have
followed the path because of him.

He will forever be remembered for the phrase, "It's not that flammable,"
and for his kindness and sharing with others.  He will be sadly missed.

Karl Schröder
Princeton, Missouri

 [ More about Bill Prichard's full life at
 [ http://www.greenleemiddletonfh.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/15063/id/3722884 
 [ His MMDigest articles are indexed at
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Authors/Aut3322.html  -- Robbie