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Sponsored by Kathleen Kaufman Mr. Johns care giver.
Kathleen Kaufman
October 26, 2020
Mr. John was truly an amazing man. It was a pleasure for me and my husband Jim to know him. We loved going fishing with Mr.John. I hope Me. John and my husband Jim are in heaven fishing The Paradise lake that I'm sure are heavenly father has.
Kathleen Kaufman
October 26, 2019
There's not a day go by that there isn't something that reminds me of you mr. John you taught me a lot and like you said I taught you as well we shared and shared a like our ideas I'm a better person for having known you and Miss Marge you both enriched my life I hope that you and Jim are fishing up there in Paradise I miss you
James Kaufman
April 2, 2010
Mr. John you sure taught me I did not need to use live bait to go fishing. I sure miss fishing with you at the pits in florida and up at Bald mountain lake. We sure caught a lot of fish. Thank you for keeping my wife busy we sure enjoyed the time we spent with you. Rest in peace my God Bless you and Ms. Marge.
Kathleen Kaufman
April 2, 2010
I was Ms. Marge and Mr. Johns care giver from 2001- 2005 I was with him threw the loss of his wife Ms. marge in 2003. They were such a remarkable couple so in-love so caring for each other. I can not tell you all the meals I help prepare for quests at his summer home in Lake Lure, NC. and at his home in Sarasota, Florida. He loved having people over for dinner. I will never ever for get either of them. Both had taught me so much about life. I loved to listen to Mr. Johns stories over and over it did not mattere how many times I had heard it I still wanted to listen to it again. Oh and let me tell you Mr. Marge had a few stories of her own to tell they were great. Mr. John and I caught many fish out of Bald mountain lake to cook up for family and guests. The most thing I admired about Mr. John is no matter who you were or where you came from he treated you Like he was happy to know you. I enjoyed all the people he introduced me to threw the years, he was never ashamed of his caregiver, And I was never ashamed of him He made my life worth living after the death of my son in 2001 just knowing he needed me and wanted me to work with him. Every day with him was a gift and a adventure. I truely hope his children know how great it was to have a father like Mr. John and a mother like Ms. Marge. God Bless you both Rest in Peace Mr. John and Ms. Marge tell my Anthony I love him and we will all be together again one day. I can only hope. Love Kathleen Mae Kaufman
And to Mr. John and Ms. marges children I am sorry for your loss you dad will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
God bless you all.!!! [email protected]
Jack Miller
November 6, 2009
John, Valerie, Betsy, Cathy: My sincere condolences on the passing of your famous father. My highest compliment would be that whenever an out of town friend would come into town, I would make sure that one of the first persons I wanted them to meet was John. Invariablly, whenever they returned for a visit they would always want to say hi to John.A really remarkable friend. Jack Miller
Jack Miller
November 6, 2009
John, Valerie, Betsy, Cathy: My sincere condolences on the passing of your famous father. My highest compliment would be that whenever an out of town friend would come into town, I would make sure that one of the first persons I wanted them to meet was John. Invariablly, whenever they returned for a visit they would always want to say hi to John.A really remarkable friend.
george couch
November 6, 2009
John, Cathy & Betsy, I was sorry to hear
that John passed away. He was a wonderful man who lived everyday to the
fullest. His civic, business and community efforts are legendary. John was truly "Mr Sarasota". His Bald Mt Lake
fishing is legendary. I never will forget the day he took a bite out of the
Governor's wife's corsage.
Robert Synhorst
November 6, 2009
Betsy:
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
John was an exceptional anomolous phenomenon...one of a kind...truley remarkable in every attribute.
We love and cherish him and give thanks for the grace and inspiration he will forever provide to our lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Synhorst, Sharon, Johnathan, St Petersurg, Florida
Jim Rutledge
November 5, 2009
John, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Know he was a terrific man who left a great legacy of community service, business success, and an outstanding family man. Know you will miss him as will many others in the town. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Lumpy,Turk,Mark,Steve,Charlie,Dorch Leverone
November 4, 2009
Betsy, John, and Cathy
What fond memories of a great man. No one will ever win as many Bowles Creek championships as your dad and I.
Looking back the Leverone's were extremely fortunate to have met and played sooooooo much golf with Honest John. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Lumpy, Turk, Mark, Steve, Charlie and Dorch Leverone
Karen (lutzpatriots.com)
November 4, 2009
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida send our deepest sympathies in the loss of Mr. Schaub. His service to our Country will be forever remembered.
Barbara Fuqua Wood
November 4, 2009
I remember my Mother, Wilma Fuqua Phillips, who also worked with him at Maas Brothers in Sarasota and baby sat for his children. She had nice things to say about him. She has passed away. Condolence to the family.
Nilene Parrish Pacher
November 3, 2009
Cathy and family,
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Your dad lived such a special life in Sarasota. As Nancy mentioned earlier, I remember such great times "looking for Christmas shoplifters" at the store and wonderful fun times at your home. My mother still talks about her trip to Lake Lure when we were 13 or 14 years old and the wonderful hospitality shown by your mom and dad. Love to all of you.
Nancy Stewart
November 3, 2009
Dear Cathy, Betsy & John,
I was so saddened to hear your father passed. I have such fond memories of him. Cathy, I remember we'd take the bus downtown and spend the day at Maas Brother's. Your dad was always so cheerful and proud to show you off. He had such a big heart and shared his joy of life with everyone he met. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You were blessed to have such a wonderful man as your father and for so many years...and I feel blessed to have known him.
With deep sympathy,
Nancy
John Shea
November 3, 2009
Dear Cathy,Betsy & John:
All in our family were blessed, as were the 3 of you only far more so, by having as part of our lives your dynamic and charismatic father.
Although each of us enjoyed him in various venues, collectively we were all enriched by being his friend.
Thank you for sharing your paternal treasure with the Sheas. We will all miss him.
Lovingly,
John, Norman, Roger, Jim, June & Jack
Tommy Hayes UF 1970
Tommy Hayes
November 3, 2009
Hi John III, this is an old college buddy of yours Tommy Hayes. Remember we used to live on the 10th floor at Towers at UF. I was an ATO. I just wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family. Your dad was a remarkable man and did so much for Sarasota in a variety of ways. He was indeed a man to be the proud son of. One of his legacies was mentoring you in community volunteerism which you continue today. I am in Fort Lauderdale. My e-mail is [email protected]. Again, my sympathies are with you Johnny. -Tommy Hayes
Erin McLeod
November 3, 2009
John, Valerie and family,
A life well lived, a family legacy and loving memories...condolences to you all and the blessing of peace that passes all understanding.
November 2, 2009
To the Schaub family:
Our condolences to you and all, John was a a great person who was always fun to be around. I still tell some of the great stories that I have heard in regard to him. May he rest in peace.
The LeBlanc's
Barb & Charlie Hill
November 2, 2009
Betsy & all the family;
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Baxter
November 1, 2009
My heartfelt condolences go to all members of the Schaub family. It has been nearly three decades since I worked for Mr. Schaub (as we called him), but what I learned from him stays with me today. What a wonderful husband, father, mentor and community leader. My prayers go out to each of you.
Virginia Norris
November 1, 2009
John: Sorry to see you have lost your father...he certainly was a Sarasota icon, and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him...but, the family will miss him the most...my sincere condolences...
Christine Niederpruem
November 1, 2009
To the Schaub family: It was with great sadness that I read the news of Mr. Schaub's passing. He was a giant of our community and a dear influence, much remembered and respected, to my family. Please accept heartfelt condolences from all the Niederpruem family.
Chris Niederpruem
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