Statue immortalizes Body Glove founders

Statue immortalizes Body Glove founders

The city of Redondo Beach revealed a statue commemorating Body Glove  International and Dive N’Surf Inc., founders  Bob and Bill Meistrell, during a special ceremony. The bronze statue was created by artist and former professional surfer for Body Glove, Chris Barela. The statue is located at Seaside Lagoon. Bob Meistrell died of Parkinson’s disease in 2006. In 2013, Bill Meistrell passed away after suffering a heart attack on his 72-foot boat, The Disappearance.

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