We Lost Another Great ORCA Member
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We Lost Another Great ORCA Member
I heard this morning that Jerry Shemechko passed away last night in his sleep. Jerry is a long time ORCA member and was present at many of our conventions and NFLCC shows. He loved fishing reels and has a collection of about 7,000 reels according to the last time we talked. Jerry and his lovely wife Margret often shared lunch and snacks at NFLCC Nationals. Jerry was a big time buyer of quality reels and will be missed by his many collector friends.
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So sorry to hear, Roger.
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Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
Brian F.
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Got a spare reel stamped "Pflueger" or a Montague Imperial?
"Caution, objects in reel view mirror are older than they appear."
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Oh no! Jerry was such an incredible guy. I'm so sad right now. Wow.
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Wow, this one is a shocker. I saw Jerry most recently at the Milwaukee show in January, he looked better than ever. Thoughts and prayers are with Margret, who is absolutely the sweetest lady I have ever met.
Wanted: Horton, Bristol & Meek reels, reel boxes, and catalogs!!!!
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Sorry to see this sad news. Godspeed to Jerry’s family.
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Wow, what a shock. He will be missed. Prayers and Condolences to Margaret.
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Prayers for Margaret and the family. They will be missed at the Fort Wayne NFLCC show today and tomorrow.
I am looking for any Indiana style reels that I don't already have in my collection. I have all kinds of reels and lures and some cash to trade for the ones I need.
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That is certainly a shock and definitely sad news. Jerry was a great guy and an asset to the club. He will be missed. Dave Lucas
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So sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family...
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Here at the Fort Wayne show a shock wave moved through the halls at the show as the news of Jerry's death spread. All were shocked and had great things to say about Jerry. RIP
I love to get old reels, work on them until they run as smooth as silk and the take them fishing using pre-1960 plugs, mostly surface fishing for Largemouths after dark.
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I had the pleasure of speaking to Jerry on the phone during July of 2017. I made a note of what he told me. Among other things, he said he would likely be an ORCA member “forever”. May he rest in peace.
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Always sad to lose one of us. Very sorry for the loss.
mike cass,,, if you can't collect it, it must be food
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I don't think I ever met anyone more enthusiastic about reels. What a loss!
Desperately seeking SB reel #100A, a #600 box. JMadden
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Lenette and I had the pleasure of a number of Margrit and Jerry visits over the last few years. Margrit and Lenette would patiently chat as Jerry and I scoured my parts supplies to bring his current project reels closer to perfection. Then Jerry would pour over my dwindling collection to see which reels were ready for the trip back to his impressive accumulation of reel history. We would finish the visits over lunch, where the conversation ranged quite afield from reels. On their last visit just a few months back, Jerry talked me out of my Marhoff collection; a task he had been working on for over two years. He was pleased and I was happy to make his day.
Lenette and I will miss the visits. Margrit, you are always welcome. Jerry, you are well remembered.
Len and Lenette
Lenette and I will miss the visits. Margrit, you are always welcome. Jerry, you are well remembered.
Len and Lenette
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