Author Topic: Death of Jon Laubach Update on Memorial Service (Read 4852 times)

Dennis Glazener · « **on:** July 06, 2018, 05:13:08 PM »

I am sorry to report that I just got a call from Neal Smith to tell me that our good friend Jon David Laubach died this morning. For those of you that may not have known Jon had been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer several years ago and this morning he passed away. There will be a memorial service that will be announced at a later date. May God's peace be with all that mourn his death.

URL to a rifle that Jon made while employed at Colonial Williamsburg, it is signed "J.D. Laubach at Wmsbg. Va. 1977" http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2012/09/relief-carved-rifle-by-jon-laubach.html

Dennis

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2018, 05:24:12 PM »

..... Sad news to wake up to,...... a trip we all must take one day,.... Jon built fine authentically styled rifles,.... his passing will leave an empty place at the contemporary builders fellowship table,...... R.I.P, Jon .......

sqrldog · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2018, 05:41:19 PM »

So sorry to hear of Jon's passing. I met Jon at the CLA three or four years back he was very cordial as we talked about his rifles. I am fortunate to own a Jon Laubach rifle built at Williamsburg. When I get time I'll post some pictures of it in n the Contemporary section. My sympathy and prayers for Chris and the rest of Jon's family. Tim

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2018, 05:48:22 PM »

Very sad. I always admired his work. Will pray for his family and loved ones.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2018, 06:57:21 PM »

Though I have never met Jon, I followed his rifle making and was a big admirer of his talent and creativity. We are much diminished by his passing. Heartfelt sympathy to Chris and all of the family.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2018, 07:17:16 PM »

Certainly a loss to our Longrifle community. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Many will surely miss him.
Bob

James Rogers · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2018, 08:05:19 PM »

My condolences to Chris and family.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2018, 08:07:00 PM »

I am very sorry to hear that. Jon was always very generous with his time. Please do pass on the information about the memorial when you receive it.

bob in the woods · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2018, 08:34:37 PM »

Sad news indeed. Dave Wagner, Gary Brunfield, and now Jon. I have watched the video of Jon, Chris and Mike Miller forging a gun barrel so many times....and each time I learn something. My condolences to his family.

Dan Fruth · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:02:30 PM »

Sad to hear another from this community of flintlock builders has passed. Prayers for the family. Here is a Facebook link to Chris's latest venture...Flintlocks that are CNC machined...https://www.facebook.com/Firelocks-477867219240191/

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2018, 10:02:46 PM »

I'm sorry to hear this. Jon was always so kind towards me and nice to talk with. I knew Gary and Wallace before Jon, and when we met he treated me like an old friend. I visited him a year or two ago and really enjoyed it.

Jim

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2018, 12:29:20 AM »

Very sorry to hear this. I have to say this having survived Prostrate Cancer, get yourself checked, it is nothing to play with. I don't care how embarrassing it is, if nothing else have your PSA checked.

Tim C.

Joe S. · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2018, 01:52:42 AM »

My condolences to his family and friends

Dave B · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2018, 02:29:49 AM »

Jon was a real stand up guy. When I attended a work related course in Williamsburg. After visiting the Gun shop and asked too many questions regarding how the tools they used were made. I was told to go across the campus to the tool makers shop to talk with them about period tools. Jon took time out of his busy day to walk me through the work shop. He at the end of the tour invited me to his home to see more original rifles and talk rifle building. He didn't know me from Adam but took the time to help a newby understand more about the real deal. I am sorry to hear of his loss to His family and our community.

B.Barker · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2018, 05:12:18 AM »

I never met Jon but sorry to hear about his passing.
Sounds like he was a really nice person.

SingleMalt · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2018, 01:43:44 PM »

I never met Jon, but spoke to him on the phone. He was very giving of his time and talents. He was a good man and lives on in the talent of his son Chris and grandson Ethan. He’s in a better place now. Rest easy, Jon.

bama · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2018, 02:41:02 PM »

I did not know Jon well but I did meet him a few times and had the opportunity to visit his home once to review a collection of original rifles that he was selling. These rifles belonged to a collector that had passed away and Jon was trying to help the family sell the rifles. Jon's home is one of the few that is farther out in the woods than mine.

I know he was a great builder and dedicated student of the long rifle, it was a pleasure to meet and speak with him.My prayers for his family.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2018, 04:32:51 PM »

Sad news,

Will pray for him and his loved ones.

Jeff

Mikeh · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2018, 05:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Joe S. on July 07, 2018, 01:52:42 AM

My condolences to his family and friends

I second what Tim said. I'm a survivor as well. Please get checked annually. Mikeh

Nordnecker · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2018, 05:45:03 PM »

Sorry to hear this. He was a good friend of my neighbor. I think he came dove hunting here last fall. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to meet him.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2018, 08:55:49 PM »

All friends and acquaintances of Jon David Laubach are invited to attend a memorial get together for Jon Sunday July 22, 2018 at 4:00PM. there will be catered Bar-B-Q. It will be held at Jon and wife Bea's home located 4950 Windy Lane Barhamsville VA 23011. You are encouraged to bring your FLINTLOCK Rifle to join in a salute to Jon (flintlocks only, no percussion's and certainly no inlines!). If you own or have access to a rifle that Jon built please bring that.

A flintlock salute to Jon's memory will be held on his home rifle range. This will be followed by Jon's ashes being scattered from a cannon salute. Please come and join us to say farewell to Jon in a manner we know he would enjoy!

Information provided by Jon's good friend Neal Smith.

Dennis

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2018, 11:37:48 PM »

Does anybody know if the rain expected tomorrow changes the plans?

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2018, 01:15:16 AM »

Mark
Neal did not mention a rain date.
Dennis

Frank · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2018, 09:12:51 AM »

So sorry to hear this> I was looking forward to using his CNC machined flintlocks.

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2018, 12:50:59 PM »

Quote from: Frank on July 22, 2018, 09:12:51 AM

So sorry to hear this> I was looking forward to using his CNC machined flintlocks.

I think you are thinking sbout Chris, Jon's son. Chris is the one working on CNC copies.
Dennis

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Author Topic: Death of Jon Laubach **Update on Memorial Service** (Read 4852 times)

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