Jon Guttman

I heard Previous And Few today and thought about Jon Jon. A bunch of us Akron musicians were friends through the 1970s. Greg George and Denny Coyle were close with Jon Jon. Then I lost track of him for more than 10 years. In 2003 I learned that Jon Jon was only two hours away from me. I was living in Cary NC at the time and was given his phone number! I called and left a message. Sadly. It turned out that Jon Jon died that same day. RIP ole friend.

Denny Cole

My Akron family grew up with Jon. Our families were very close. We spent many summers vacationing together at Kure Beach, North Carolina. I later became acquainted with his Wilmington family, which featured Jon´s wife, Joanne. Together they helped me produce a song, which was played at my Mother´s funeral. I lost a great lifetime friend.

JonJon was a lot of fun to be around and a very energetic,creative drummer, working with him in the Outsiders '69

Joanne, I was perusing the internet, searching for memories and came across Jon´s name in an article about Climax memories. I still remember you and Jon´s help composing a song for my mother´s funeral at your home. When in Wilmington, I still reflect on you both and how much your help meant to me. I hope you are faring well as our lives go on. If you want to get in touch, my email address is [email protected]. Wishing you health and happiness with God at the helm. Chuck Weber

I AM SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS ABOUT JON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Dear Paul and Sue:
We were really saddened to read of Jon's death in the Beacon Journal. We remember Paul's affection and care for Jon in early years and their love of music and joy in life.
We know it will be difficult but you will go forward in life remembering and celebrating him and his contribution to your family and to the comunity.
We think of you often and see you too seldom.
Our love and sympathy to you all.
John and Carol Ramey

Dear Paul and Shari,

It has been many years since any of us have seen each other, but all of you have been in my thoughts. My Mom called me and read me the obituary. I was deeply saddened at the loss of Jon. We were all once so close.

It was strange to hear that he had played drums in "Precious and Few". My wife and I consider that "Our" song. Now it will have even more meaning to me.

Love,

Steve Landesman

to Shari and Paul:

I am terribly saddened at the news of Jon's passing. I think of you and your loss, knowing what a wonderful closeness your family always had.
You have so many stories and memories of Jon that I pray you will somehow find comfort in them. I think of you often and share your grief.
Bev

Dear Shari,Paul and Sue,
May God be with you all at this horrible time in your lives. I knew Jon and the family in the 70's. I got to see Jon play the drums in the
band at that time in the 70's era.
I knew all of the Gutmans. You all are in my prayers. May God walk in all of us at this sad times in our lives.
God Bless
and love to all.