John Schmidt a/k/a Stuffy

John Schmidt · Sun 01, Jul 2012, 23:58:47

Hello Everyone,

This is Toni Schlader. John's youngest daughter. I don't know if many of you know but, he had a heart attack 10 years ago that ended in him having triple bypass surgery. He's done well for a long time and it appears the work done then is all clogged and backed up. Last night around 2:30 am he suffered a major heart attack. He has had two surgeries so far and is now in a drug induced coma. He's in ICU and his chest is open covered only by a dressing because his heart is so swollen. Everytime they closed him up his heart would stop. That's when they put him in the coma and he will be like that for approximately 3 days. I've not seen him yet but will asap tomorrow. I'm asking that you all keep dad and Rita in your thoughts and prayers. If anyone would like to contact me for information you may reach me at tonis1011@gmail.com. I am also a member here under tonischmidtschlader. I think. Still figuring this out.

Thanks Everyone,
Toni

Mr. Nuts · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:02:28

How nice of you to think of his friends here during such a difficult time Toni. John is sure blessed to have such a nice daughter. I'll sure pray for him from Montana.

f6gal · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:03:05

Thank you Toni for letting John's friends here know what's going on.

Prayers and good thoughts are heading his way from Arizona.

Please keep us updated as time and circumstances allow.

hotglue #43 · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:12:12

Prayers for John and the Family from Texas.

ToniSchmidtSchlader · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:23:48

I like my dad, love bikes and I know how he loves this forum. I just hope the stuffy ol' man comes through. He'll be putting that 2 passenger seat back on his bike. For a good long ride with me.

Joevalk · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:48:19

Prayers from Texas/tennesee.

Oss · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 01:06:39

prayers for your dad from Oss and Bonnie

Rams · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 04:56:09

Oh My! Thanks for letting us know. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

9Ball · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 04:59:08

never good news but best thoughts from us here....thanks

eric in md · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:00:32

wish you the all best ..he is one of the good ones.. please keep us updated .. prayers your way

oZ · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:12:35

Hello;
Thank you for putting news of your dad on our board. Your father is in Karen's and my prayers and I know he's in the hearts of our members.
All good things.

we'll be checking this post each day and if there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

Tundra · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:19:52

Prayers for John Schmidt, wife Rita and family.
God only knows this wonderful family has had more than enough pain suffering and trials.
For those who don't know John, He's a kind and giving family man and gentleman. Some pics from rides with John. The Dade BBQ Ride

Johns Valkyrie

John at the Sealskiner memorial ride.

Stuffy we are all pullin for you

KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:20:43

Best wishes for a complete recovery Thoughts with you and the rest of his family right now.

Disco · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:22:18

Thanks for letting us know, Toni. Hopes a prayers from Texas for a complete and quick recovery.

Thunderbolt · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 05:45:34

Prayers for those attending to John to have the skills and wisdom to help him through this tough time. And to you and Rita to get through it all.

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:06:08

I wish him the best.

MP · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:20:45

All our prayers from my family to yours.

MacDragon · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:28:15

Prayers from New England for John and the family. I always enjoy his posts. If there is anything you need to know about the Valk... John knows it. Best wishes for a full and fast recovery.

Jess Tolbirt · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:29:17

prayers coming from Middle TN...

grandpaweaver · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:33:36

Prayers from Ohio for John, you and the family and all the doctors and nurses caring for him. Thanks for posting

Grumpy · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:47:23

So sorry to hear that Toni, We will keep him in our prayers. He has been through so much lately.He is a great guy, and I am proud to have him as a friend. Praying for a speedy recovery.

Tropic traveler · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:48:05

Big time prayers from our family & all the Florida Valkyrie Riders.
Which hospital is John in?

Jabba · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:53:28

Absolutely. John is a valuable member of our family here too and I send my blessings as well.

Jabba

Fritz The Cat · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 06:54:02

Prayers from Georgia. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

Skinhead · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:02:14

Quote from: ToniSchmidtSchlader on Mon 02, Jul 2012, 00:23:48
I like my dad, love bikes and I know how he loves this forum. I just hope the stuffy ol' man comes through. He'll be putting that 2 passenger seat back on his bike. For a good long ride with me.

I hope you are riding with him soon. Prayers from MI. Get well soon John.

Jess from VA · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:12:15

I had just met John on his recent trip to the NoVA area.

I am pulling for him.

Highbinder · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:24:50

I hope John pulls this, he has always been one of my favorite people here at the VRCC...prayers from Va. for John and family..

Don & Tracy

Ice · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:45:32

Hoping for a speedy and full recovery, best wishes.

Black Dog · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:54:22

Good vibes and thoughts from WI, for John and the entire family.

Black Dog

shortleg · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 07:55:21

He is in all our prayers.
Keep in touch with us. We are all pulling for you all.
Shortleg[Dave]

98 T · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:07:58

Prayers from us here in Wisconsin, John. Recover soon.

mario · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:14:09

prayers up from houston.

signart · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:15:11

Never met the man, but reading from his writings, he has helped and cares a great deal about other people, and I'm sure he is a great Dad. Prayers for a recovery from Tennessee.

Charlie McCready · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:30:27

I sure hate to hear this about John. He is definitely a "Gentleman" in every sense of the word. He's in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for letting us know.

777kingsman · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:31:35

Toni,

I too have enjoyed reading your fathers perspective on things. He sounds like a wonderful man! Prayers going up from california!

FloridaValkRyder · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:34:43

Toni, I sent you an email. I live close by and have come to depend on John to help me with my Valk so many times. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. God Bless you all and you will all be in everyone's prayers.

Michael K (Az.) · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:42:03

I took my first long ride on a Valkyrie with John to Inzane in Paducha. He never fails to rib me about getting lost in Nashville due to my GPS. I sure hope I'll be getting lost with him on another ride soon!!
Is someone watching out for Rita? Hang in Toni. All good thoughts for the Schmidt Family.

Michael

Ben · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:50:43

PRAYERS FROM WEST TEXAS.

Red Diamond · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 08:57:19

Prayers for a full and healthy recovery.

F6BANGER · Mon 02, Jul 2012, 09:22:14

We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

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