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GlenninPA 
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 Posted: 08 May 2012 at 8:54am |
I'm stunned to hear this. I considered John one of my good friends, he was one of the first people I met at the very first Allis show I ever attended. We always enjoyed visiting at every opportunity over the years. My condolences to Barb and the entire family. He will surely be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him, especially me. The world is a better place because he was here, but I sure wish we had been given a little more time to enjoy him. Glenn
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Ted J
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 9:30am |
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I too have had dealings with him and yes, he was Allis all over and inside! He will be missed by all. I was going to go down to IL to meet him and Danny Raddatz this past weekend, but never got to do so. RIP John, I will meet you one of these days. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Yes, 58 is WAY too young.
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orangereborn
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 9:57am |
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Condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 10:41am |
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Stan IL&TN
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 11:13am |
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My prayers go out to Johns family. He made us all better for knowing him.
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Kip[NY]
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 11:28am |
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I didn't know John but I can tell he touched a lot of lives here. May he rest in peace.
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Sandknob
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 11:32am |
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Extremely sorry to hear this. John was a great guy. Prayers go out to his family.
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JeffMOnt
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 12:15pm |
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My condolences, John always had insightful and meaningful information to pass along. He will be missed.
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Wil M (NEIA)
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 12:35pm |
Wow, I haven't checked the forum since Sunday and am shocked to hear about John's passing. I don't think I ever met John in person but we had emailed back and forth several times not so much about tractors but about our respective careers and where we work. John will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 12:50pm |
It saddens me to hear of Johns passing .I never had the honor of meeting him but he a nd I came on this site around the same time and he added alot .
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GlenninPA
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 1:05pm |
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John was the 2nd user to register when this version of the forum came online. He was here to welcome everyone, as he did at shows or any place you might meet him. His laugh could brighten any day, and you could not help but feel better when you were with him. A true gentleman, John set the standard of what made a great Allis Chalmers type of guy.
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Jeff(WD45-SATX-TN)
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 1:26pm |
My deepest condolences to John's family. What a shock! I met John almost 3 years ago while attending Dale's OPOP show, my first time. He went out of his way to come over and introduce himself after the forum gathering. Wanted to know all about my WD45. What a great man. So very sorry to hear of his passing.
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Cheri IL.
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 1:41pm |
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So sorry to hear of Johns passing what I will miss the most is his big smiles and always being happy. He had so much love and devotion for those beautiful Grandaughters what wonderful memories he has made for them. It really is a sad time. Cheri & Chuck
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Bob-Maine
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 6:33pm |
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I just leaned of John's passing. What a shock. We met at the Union Grove GOTO and I stopped to visit John and Barb later that week. He took me for a tour of the Penfield show grounds and the school building that they turned into their HQ. Even though we haven't seen each other for several years, I have considered him a fine friend and someone I'd hoped to seen at the Ohio GOTO in July. His family will be in my prayers. Bob@allisdowneast
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B26240
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 6:42pm |
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Sad day, I never met him but remembering his posts and seeing the replies on here sounds like my loss. P rayers for his family.
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Tony Elo
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 7:43pm |
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I never met him in person but posted on here,any answer or help he could give was right on the money,condolences to the family,RIP
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Auntwayne
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 8:04pm |
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Have not been on the forum for several days due to work, but, was shocked to say the least when the first article was his obituary. I never met the man, but respected his knowledge, way to young. Condolences from the Renko Families, Edwardsville Il.
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KD in SE Ks
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Posted: 08 May 2012 at 8:09pm |
Prayers from our family to Johns family. I always enjoyed reading his posts.
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Ken(MI)
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 6:42am |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and the rest of Johns family. He was one of the finest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. I met John on here many years ago, and found out that he lived across the road from the original section of land homesteaded by my ancestors back in the early 1800's. I have been to his place a couple of times, and it was always a pleasure to talk with him. Rest in Peace John, you will be missed by many...
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SteveMaskey(MO)
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:16am |
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Very sad to here this. Barb and the rest of John's family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Steve & Donna
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Mike R. in Maine
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 8:24am |
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My prayers to his wonderful wife and family. It was back in 99 when I first jumped on the internet highway and found John thru the old Chat room. I know I became a better typist while in that chat room . I never met him at any shows, but from all of the thoughts and prayers above, it's truly my loss. I lurk more than I post nowadays, I'll be feeling his loss from the board for some time. Mike
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Herb(GA)
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 2:02pm |
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Our thoughts and prayers for Barbara and the entire Schweizer family. Barbara & Herb
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 7:23pm |
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Prayers from Indiana.
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 10:25pm |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and family on the passing of John. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Until I saw the pictures of John, I didn't realize who he was. I remember seeing him at several show that I have attended. May God bless you all. Bob
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ACmowerguy
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 10:47pm |
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Very sorry to hear about this. John's famlily will be in my prayers!
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Posted: 09 May 2012 at 11:29pm |
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gosh...i'm really sorry to hear of John's passing! as all of ya'll have said...he will be missed by all! i didn't know him, only on this forum, never met him, but he helped me with questions i had on things! thanks John! gosh he was born just 3 days before me! i guess....God must need him to keep his AC's going up in heaven, keeping Heaven in perfect condition! prayers from Nebraska to John's family!
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Michael (WI)
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Posted: 10 May 2012 at 8:26am |
I try to keep up on the forum but apparently I missed some very serious news. I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Schweizer family. John was one of my early AC contacts when I started on the forum in 1998. I have visited with him at several of Ted's shows if not others. In fact here at work is hanging a pin from the 2001 Penfield, IL Historic Farm Days John had given me. He always made a complete stranger feel at home. He will be missed. God Bless.
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Michael V (NM)
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Posted: 14 May 2012 at 10:25am |
wow, what a shock!dont get here much anymore, but check in sometimes.I never met John in person,but visited some when the chat room was going on.....prayers and condolences to his family Mivhael V (NM)
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Posted: 14 May 2012 at 11:29am |
Alan,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I met your Dad at Canandaigua and also Union Grove and it was a pleasure to talk with him. I always read his posts here on the forum and loved to see what kinds of things he was up to. God Bless, Rick W.
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