Bob Peltz has spent over 50 years of his life repairing and restoring things, starting with a model A Ford that he received from his grandfather when he was 14, restored when he was 30, won first place in the only show it's ever been in, and 30 years ago he and his wife got married in it.  He is 74 now, his birthday was August 6.  It has not been a happy birthday for him!  He lost almost everything in a devastating fire about midnight on July 17th. The fire department came with a truck low on water, and while they waited for more water he watched everything burn to the ground!

     For over the last 25 years Bob has focused on professionally restoring and repairing all kinds of Jukeboxes, Slot Machines, Pinball Machines and other vintage games for customers throughout Indiana and surrounding states.  He has been featured in news articles and videos calling him a "genius".  That all came to an end in one horrible evening when almost everything he accumulated over the majority of his life, including a fully equipped workshop, all his tools, parts, supplies and worse - many of his customer's heirloom jukeboxes and items that he was working on, burned to the ground in that disastrous fire, caused by a defective window conditioner. His hope is to find a way to make it right with everyone.  

     Unfortunately though, Bob had no business insurance.  And although he understood State Farm homeowners would cover the loss of the building (since more than half of it was his "Man Cave" where he kept the best of his personal collection, which he also lost) State Farm has now told him the fine print (how many people see that) in their policy says that because he used ANY portion of the building for income, NONE of the building is covered!  So much for "like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!"  

     Bob has never had to ask for help before.  He has always been willing to help anyone with any questions on how to make their own repairs.  But now, at 74, he needs help, because he intends to try and continue with his passion and make it right for his customers who lost cherished items.  So, if you have any inclination to help in any way, I know he would appreciate your support. And if you ever need to ask any questions about anything he's knowledgeable about, I'm sure he'd be able to help in any way he can. And if you'd like to see more about Bob, please Google the Indianapolis Star for an article entitled "In this Boone County barn, a 'Genius' tinkerer restores jukeboxes and other nostalgia", or look up "Big Boy Toys Restorations".

     With hope, love and prayers, thank you for any support.  And if you are so willing, it would be greatly appreciated if you would share this funding request with others who might be interested.  

Thank you with all my heart!