John Emil Schorr

1954 - 2015

John Emil Schorr obituary, 1954-2015, El Cajon, CA

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

East County Mortuary & Cremation Service

374 N Magnolia Ave

El Cajon, California

John Schorr Obituary

Schorr, John Emil SANTEE -- John Emil Schorr, 60, formerly of Santee, CA loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cigar aficionado, award- winning chili cook and rabble-rouser went to be with the Lord the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2015. The eldest child of John and Marilyn Conlan Schorr, John was born September 16, 1954, on Long Island, New York. He would eventually be big brother to six siblings and the growing family moved to Columbia, Maryland, where John graduated from Glenelg High School in 1972. Having lost a beloved uncle in Vietnam, John immediately enlisted in the USMC upon graduation. John's parents had rejected his multiple attempts to enlist prior graduation. As luck would have it, in 1976 his family resettled to San Diego and John was able to join the family caravan traveling west as he was assigned to Camp Pendleton. There he served as an engine mechanic spending most of his time working on OV-10 Broncos. John always recalled his military service with high reverence and the friendships and experiences he had there would last a lifetime. After leaving the Corps, John worked at Northrop Grumman in Hawthorne, CA before moving to Rohr Aircraft Corporation in Chula Vista, CA in 1979. Always farsighted, John juggled family and work schedules to attend National University and receive a B.S. in Law. When the aerospace industry took a downturn in 1993, John pursued a career with the San Diego Sheriff's and Probation Departments, from which he retired in 2007. During that time John pursued and achieved his lifelong desire of obtaining his private pilot license. John always had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying trips to Mexico to hunt pheasants and doves with his brothers Jim and Daniel. He also loved camping in Anza Borrego and backpacking on Mt. San Jacinto with friends and family. While visiting his wife Cheryl's family in 1998, John fell in love with Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.). In 2005, they purchased a 40-acre camp that they would call home every August for their annual Camp "What-A-Life" barbecue and every October for hunting. The long drive from Southern California to the U.P. was always greatly anticipated and was the source of many "boondoggles," as he put them. Having established a base for his outdoor adventures, John soon found himself the owner of a 25-foot Boston Whaler and spent as much time as he could trolling Lake Michigan in search of king salmon. His first buck would come in 2009, though the antlers where much smaller than he thought and John threatened bodily harm to anyone who dared to take a picture. When John wasn't on some outdoor adventure, it was a safe bet you could find him on the back porch of his Santee home with a cigar and a cold beverage, tending to his smoker or barbecue. John took great pride in his cooking and specialized in large cuts of meat that he cooked and smoked to perfection. Their home was always open to friends and family where they hosted many family gatherings, Fourth of July in particular was one John's favorites, allowing him to showcase his cooking prowess. He would inevitably become the center of attention with his animated storytelling, quick wit, and-more often than not-his healthy dose of sarcasm - Hey Mugsy! John is preceded in death by his mother Marilyn. He is survived by his wife Cheryl (Casey) Schorr, sons John, Michael and Matthew, father John Erwin (Beverly) Schorr, siblings Deirdre (Rick) Stafford, Joanne (Bob) Kambe, Jim (Rosanna) Schorr, Daniel (Manju) Schorr, Marcella Schorr, MaryEllen (Brian) Stevens and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A service celebrating John's life will be held at the East County Mortuary, 374 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. In light of the fact that John was a staunch conservative, never silent on a political issue and always had to get the last word in on a debate, we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 25, 2015.
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Remembering my Friend, John Schorr on the 4th anniversary of his death and his son Matthew. Both gone much too early.

Larry Snyder

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March 19, 2019

For my friend John. Until we meet again. Miss you my friend

Robert Banuelos

July 13, 2018

So sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a great friend. I met him while working at the Probation Department. Just an all around great guy. So funny, he lived life to the fullest. Until we meet again brother.

Robert Banuelos

July 12, 2018

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November 5, 2017

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Clare Conlan Ericson Barkovic

November 5, 2017

Remembering John on the 1 year anniversary of his untimely death. RIP my friend!

March 18, 2016

Has the pleasure of meeting john thru a mutual artists work we admired and collected, all though I never met him personally (I truly wish I had) I very much enjoyed our conversations and contacts over the past few years. He will be missed! My deepest condolences to Cheryl and all of John's family. What a wonderful obituary and I'm so thankful I was able to share in it. Regards,

Steven Berry

April 2, 2015

Offering my deepest sympathy for your great loss. May Almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this very difficult time.

Kyrie Scott

March 29, 2015

We're thinking of your family today and wishing we could be there with you. Love and prayers from the UP.

Sarah & Micah Badenhop

March 28, 2015

Sending prayers for the Schorr family and keeping you all in my thoughts. May you keep John alive in your hearts with many wonderful memories.

Pam and Rick Kercheval

March 27, 2015

What a great obituary, my thoughts and prayers to all of John's family and friends. he will truly be missed.

Ken Verdone and Family

March 26, 2015

John Schorr

March 26, 2015

May you find that "Big Buck" in heaven. You will be missed.

Cindy Swanson

March 26, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Schorr family. I enjoyed working with him as he was a funny man and always true to his word. He will be truly missed.

Rosa Pagala

March 26, 2015

John was one of my best friends from high school. We joined the Marines together in 1972. He was a unique guy. All of my memories of him are good. I feel like I have lost a brother. He is now with his mother in a much better place. My deep heartfelt condolences go out to all of John's family and friends. I really appreciated seeing the pictures submitted by John's family in this obituary. Semper Fi John! Larry D. Snyder

March 25, 2015

Sending love and prayers to you all. May all your many memories of John, keep him alive in your hearts. God Bless ! ! Love, Judy & Paul Lynch & Family

March 25, 2015

Dear Schorr Family,

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all.

Love, Kim, Steve, Jeff and Gene Freimanis

March 25, 2015

Remembering John at our Halloween party in Santee many many years ago. Fun, happy times. I'm sorry you had to leave this earth so soon.

Janus huff roth

March 25, 2015

Our Condolences to the Schorr Family, Love Jesse & Karen

Jesse & Karen Cartwright

March 25, 2015

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Schorr family.

Shelly Montoya

March 25, 2015

Joanne Kambe

March 25, 2015

Sending love and prayers to all our family. John was an absolute original! He was kind and funny -- and the very best cousin! He made and will always have an imprint on my life.

Debb Conlan

March 25, 2015

Rest in peace, John

Dee Stafford

March 25, 2015

My heart is breaking. We lost a great one. God gained another angel and my Wendell is now with his buddy. Susie Olson

Susie Olson

March 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with John's Family during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you. ♡

Marcy Bingham

March 25, 2015

To the entire Schorr family,
Condolences on your loss.

Brad Pickett

March 25, 2015

R.I.P. John. Hope you find the biggest king salmon in the lakes of heaven.

cathy martinson

March 25, 2015

I love you John and I will miss having my big bother who was always there for me.

Jim Schorr

March 25, 2015

My condolences on the passing of John. He was a sincere person, true to his word, and spoke his mind.

Jeff Macaraeg, Probation, retired.

March 24, 2015

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