CORAL SPRINGS, FLA.—Mitch Markoff was a gifted leader, an insightful businessman and an enthusiastic distributor. He was admired by his employees, esteemed by his colleagues and respected by his competitors. His career in the floor covering industry spanned half a century and his... more

OXNARD, CALIF.—After a long battle with mesothelioma, Erwin Bergquist passed away here on Aug. 27 at age 76... more

OLD GREENWICH, CONN.— William Oler, a veteran of the Carpet Cushion Council (CCC) for many years, died Aug. 28. He was 86... more

Rudolf Krepinsky, one of the most well-respected and longstanding members of the international ceramic tile community, passed away on September 22, 2009. He was 85... more

CAVE CREEK, ARIZ.—Hundreds and hundreds of people came to pay their respects to Doug Engstler at his memorial service on Sept. 2, spilling onto the grounds of the Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel. He was murdered in his... more

DALLAS—Charles Frederick Weisend, known to all in the industry as “Fritz,” passed away peacefully while asleep at home on July 31 after a battle with... more