It had to be over 25 years ago when this man knocked at our door. My sister and I got to the door and he looked at us with this stern stare and said "Go tell your parents the boogeyman is here." I think my parents knew who it was as soon as we told them the comment. Once they came upstairs and greeted him, he looked at my sister and I and said "Now go play on the road." As crazy as it sounds, that was the beginning to an awesome friendship. This man was John, and we are so sad to hear of his passing! I told my dad (Mark Buehrer) John could act like he didn't like kids, but I knew he loved us! I absolutely loved when he and Dick Brown would stop for visits, and loved listening to John's stories! I always told him he should be a history teacher! We both knew he wouldn't last long as one though. He would have to do things on his terms...and he would probably say something to get himself in trouble. Lol Although I haven't seen him in a long while, he was one of those people I thought would always be around. Our hearts are aching and we are so very sad to know he is gone. We will really miss not seeing him! Your family has our deepest sympathy!!Sincerely, Matt, Ali, Camden & Paxton Verhoff
