John Abraham Studebaker

That is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man, who lived life to the fullest and contributed so much. I bought my first Samoyed dog from John and became close friends thereafter. Hard to Bieber John has been gone for 7 years. I miss his friendship so much, I can only imagine how much his family must miss him. He once told me I was like a daughter to him. That was one of the best compliments I have ever received in my life time. Miss you so much My Friend!

I am happy to see that "Abie" was a completely successful man. He gave God the thanks for all that he did. Sincerely, Another 1949 Bethel graduate.

We first met John and Joann this winter at Ft. Custer. I will never forget the sight of him standing so stolidly in the woods as the snow fell. We stood by the campfire and talked Samoyeds. As a result I am privileged for one of his beautiful baby girls to be in my life. She is an enormous joy. The day I heard of his illness and then of his death, my world turned on its' axis. He was a wonderful man and a mentor.

We and the Samoyed world will miss John tremendously. Elfie and Jim Shea, Elfenbein Samoyeds

nancy and family so sorry about your lost of your brother and uncle and my frist cousin abie now abie is up in heaven watching over you along with marvin ,junior and your parents has your guardian angels from your cousin joseph link

susan and tom ,ben,megan so sorry about your lost of your father and grandfather my cousin abie now he is your guardian angel up in heaven from your cousin joseph link

My sincere condolences to Joanne and family.
My association with John was two fold encompassing both Upjohn Worldwide and the yearly O'Leary "shindig" at Jim and Mary Knecht's.
Two different worlds but John was "TOP DRAWER"in both situations.He will be missed by many and admired by all who knew him.
May he RIP in the Kingdom of God.

I have memories of the Studebaker's and playing with the kids at their house at the Upjohn farm on Gull Road and my sister Cindy was friends with Susan and in the same grade at Gull Lake. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. Tim Snape