Jerry Johnson; the old hobby dealer
 

There was a note in the current SCD that long-time dealer Jerry Johnson had passed away recently at the young age of 62. Although, I don't remember having any dealings with him -- I do remember that he would travel all the way to Philly for the Willow Grove show each year and he was a heavy hobby advertiser back in the day.

My condolonces to his wife Patti and their two sons.

Regards
Rich Klein

It seems like a lot of the old time collector/dealers are either giving up their collections or passing away.

Thanks for posting Rich
 

Jerry was a great guy and one of the West Coast's most hardworking & influential dealers in the 1970's. He and wife Patti used to come down to our Bay Area shows , beginning in the mid-70's, with a good selection of material. We had numerous transactions (all positive) before he left Spokane and opened up a shop in San Jose in the early 80's. He was a welcome addition to the Bay Area's card-shop landscape, regularly turning up fresh material. Although his son Kevin & I still stay in touch, I had not heard of his passing until I read it this morning. I called Kevin & he indicated that his father passed away peacefully with the family present. He will be missed by all that knew him.

my condolences
 

I never knew Jerry but it's always a little sad to hear of another hobby veteran passing away. It's not like there are 50 million of us crazy people out here. My condolences to his family.

sad news
 

my sympathy and condolences to family and friends,

best,
barry