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John Watts – ‘Wattsy’ – #4984
26/7/1942 To 1/8/2020
John was a great fellow who loved rallies and
some good yarns. He had a wicked sense of
humour and was always telling jokes. John
lived for riding and had quite a lot of bikes
through the years. The Wintersun Rally held
in Mildura was his favourite event. John had
an infectious laugh that made him special and
much loved by many. John has passed after
a long illness and will be sadly missed by the
Club and the local community. Rest in peace
mate and keep laughing.

Brian ‘‘Hollywood’’ Parsons,
Member #6203 Karl Fritsch #50845
Brian, known as ‘‘Hollywood’’ passed Karl passed away on 14th February 2021 after losing
away on 22nd September 2020 at home his battle with cancer. Karl was born in Germany on
in the arms of his loving wife Sue. He 8th April 1953 and moved with his family to Adelaide
was 68 years young. when he was 5 years of age. Learning to ride with
his mates in Adelaide, Karl studied Architecture. He
In 1968 ‘‘Hollywood’’ bobbed up on his married Karen and moved to Broken Hill to take up a
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with the local bike boys, he did this for
almost the remainder of his life. He was He restored an old Yamaha and became a member
President of our Broken Hill Branch for of the Broken Hill Ulysses Club. He loved Sunday
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did and always put in 100%. He loved able to stand too long. In 2010, whilst in remission,
singalongs, bike trips to Mildura, and was he rode across USA with a group of mates. Karl
well known in Mildura for his wonderful attended many Ulysses AGM’s. In later years, he lowered his standards to riding
ditties and partying at The Hovel. his Harley because the lower body and leg positioning allowed him to be more
comfortable.
Brian married Sue and they had 4
lovely children. He became addicted to In his career as an Architect, he did a lot of charitable work, especially with sporting
speedway. Over the next 45 years he groups. Karl leaves his wife Karen and daughters Elke and Danielle. Both Karl’s
travelled the world, starting with Peter daughters and their families live in Perth and he had planned to ride over to attend
White’s tour in 1974. In 1975 he became the AGM before it was cancelled in 2020.
Phil Crump’s sidekick as well as Billy
Sanders’ mate.

He met everyone in the speedway game Dean Ivor Earle #39318
in Europe, Scandinavia, UK, USA and 30/2/1952 – 29/8/2021
New Zealand. The late Ivan Mauger was
“God” to ‘Hollywood’ and their friendship Lost suddenly following a medical event,
lasted until Ivan passed away. Phil Dean had been a member of Ulysses
Crump was also a life-long friend. Brian (Adelaide Branch) since 2005 and was a
was responsible for helping riders from regular Sunday Rider on his beloved Triumph
overseas to come to Australia and ride at America.
the then new Broken Hill Speedway. Ivan
Mauger’s 30-year world tour was held in One of life’s true gentlemen, always with a
Broken Hill in 1984 thanks to ‘Hollywood’. bright smile and trademark scarf (he must
He also worked for Ivan during the 80’s have had a whole wardrobe of them).
and 90’s with his Longtrack series around Dean hardly missed a Sunday Ride Day and we understand he was a regular rider
Australia. Brian did slow down a bit in the with the SA Triumph Riders club as well, so very well liked and respected in the South
last 10 years, due to a bout of cancer and Aussie Motorcycle fraternity.
heart problems. He still rode his beloved
Triumph and Honda every day. A loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Dean will be sorely missed by his Brothers
and Sisters of the SA Ulysses community generally. And particularly at the Adelaide
He left his beautiful wife Sue, and 4 Branch, who were pleased to provide a scarved motorcycle escort for the family from
children – Catherine, Rebecca, Joel and funeral parlour to wake.
Phil as well as numerous grandchildren.
He had a life well lived and those that Our condolences go out this wife, Danuta, and his family.
new ‘Hollywood’ well, loved him.
Ulysses Club, Adelaide Branch.
Thanks goes to Billy Keenan for his
assistance in this story.

You are missed ‘Hollywood’.

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