John Schnabel Passed Away....RIP

[Hefty1]

John Schnabel is a legendary gold miner in Alaska. He is the patriarch of the Schnabel family, former mayor of Haines, Alaska and shareholder of the Big Nugget Mine.
On 11th February 2016 he celebrated his 96th birthday. On March 18, 2016 he passed away. Surrounded by friends and family. Please show that we are all caring humans during times like this and keep the comments positive and supportive. We are better than this. [SUP][1][/SUP]
Deceased 3/18/16, per post by Gold Rush.
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[motohed]

RIP , John know you were loved by family and friends . Gods Speed !

 

[TwistedT]

Sorry to hear that.
I always liked him, seemed to be a very nice gentleman.
I was just watching the end of this seasons shows and he was celebrating Parkers success.

He will be missed

 

[nsdq]

Fair winds sir

 

[Peyton Manning]

I always liked him and his relationship with Parker

Good hearted man

 

[Jeff95531]

That's too bad. He will be missed.

 

[triple d]

He worked hard for everything. That he did in his lifetime. May he rest in piece.

 

[IMPDLN]

Condolences for the family, RIP dear sweet man.

 

[firemac]

He was a good man, he will be missed.

 

[mike(swWash)]

The best part of the show....... a real person of kindness and wisdom has left us.....He will be missed

 

[austin]

He forgot more about mining than most people will ever know. A legend is gone. RIP...

 

[patiodadio]

Sorry to hear of his passing, he had a long life and was loved by his family. Can't ask for much more than that.

 

[HMiller]

What a bummer. He really knew his stuff. A real gentleman indeed. RIP John. May you find many big nuggets in Heaven.

 

[mike(swWash)]

Big nuggets in heaven......he built the gates before he arrived

 

[et1955]

It is a sad day, we lost a great old-timer, wise and companionate he was. He will be missed but his wisdom will be remembered.

 

[goldenIrishman]

"Grand Pa John" always seemed like a great guy. I only know him from the show of course but he was one of the best parts of it. Condolences to the family.

 

[russau]

R.I.P. John

 

[diggummup]

He was the best part of the show. Unfortunately, they don't make them like him anymore. He lived a long and seemingly fulfilled life. One that most can only hope to achieve.

 

[restless spirit]

he sure was a pleasure to watch on the show.i would ofliked to meet him .rest in peace

 

[joee5]

As a regular viewer of the show, it appears he had one heck of a life.
He will be missed by all. Family, friends and fans of the show.
Hope Parker continues mining, this may shut him down