I smiled when I read Bill B’s comment about John/Jack “Jumpy” Wilce (and I absolutely remember him by that name, “Jumpy” –but I thought it was because he was…well, “jumpy”). Jack and I were long friends—our families summering together (at least for a few weeks) up in northern Michigan on Otsego Lake during our early youth . The Wilce Cottage—which curiously was also shared with BG Lynn's family)—was 2 cottages away from where my family stayed, and next door to the St. John cottage—the summer home of the St. John after whom St. John Arena (at OSU) was named. We would play our guitars—mostly Kingston Trio stuff; and when he got a banjo, “Jumpy” had dreams of becoming the next Dave Guard (of the Kingston Trio). Back in high school we played a few times at some “coffee dive” on High Street by OSU (I think it was called the Sacred Mushroom…or something like that). Jack went on to do big things with his music; I went a different direction. I enjoyed getting together with him for a bit during our last class reunion to talk about his musical career. His music still “lives” on the web; check it out.
I smiled when I read Bill B’s comment about John/Jack “Jumpy” Wilce (and I absolutely remember him by that name, “Jumpy” –but I thought it was because he was…well, “jumpy”). Jack and I were long friends—our families summering together (at least for a few weeks) up in northern Michigan on Otsego Lake during our early youth . The Wilce Cottage—which curiously was also shared with BG Lynn's family)—was 2 cottages away from where my family stayed, and next door to the St. John cottage—the summer home of the St. John after whom St. John Arena (at OSU) was named. We would play our guitars—mostly Kingston Trio stuff; and when he got a banjo, “Jumpy” had dreams of becoming the next Dave Guard (of the Kingston Trio). Back in high school we played a few times at some “coffee dive” on High Street by OSU (I think it was called the Sacred Mushroom…or something like that). Jack went on to do big things with his music; I went a different direction. I enjoyed getting together with him for a bit during our last class reunion to talk about his musical career. His music still “lives” on the web; check it out.
Bill Bohannan
When very young, John earned the nickname 'Jumpy' due to his athletic prowess. Sad that he's moved on.
Jim Lichtenberg (James Lichtenberg)
I smiled when I read Bill B’s comment about John/Jack “Jumpy” Wilce (and I absolutely remember him by that name, “Jumpy” –but I thought it was because he was…well, “jumpy”). Jack and I were long friends—our families summering together (at least for a few weeks) up in northern Michigan on Otsego Lake during our early youth . The Wilce Cottage—which curiously was also shared with BG Lynn's family)—was 2 cottages away from where my family stayed, and next door to the St. John cottage—the summer home of the St. John after whom St. John Arena (at OSU) was named. We would play our guitars—mostly Kingston Trio stuff; and when he got a banjo, “Jumpy” had dreams of becoming the next Dave Guard (of the Kingston Trio). Back in high school we played a few times at some “coffee dive” on High Street by OSU (I think it was called the Sacred Mushroom…or something like that). Jack went on to do big things with his music; I went a different direction. I enjoyed getting together with him for a bit during our last class reunion to talk about his musical career. His music still “lives” on the web; check it out.
Jim Lichtenberg (James Lichtenberg)
I smiled when I read Bill B’s comment about John/Jack “Jumpy” Wilce (and I absolutely remember him by that name, “Jumpy” –but I thought it was because he was…well, “jumpy”). Jack and I were long friends—our families summering together (at least for a few weeks) up in northern Michigan on Otsego Lake during our early youth . The Wilce Cottage—which curiously was also shared with BG Lynn's family)—was 2 cottages away from where my family stayed, and next door to the St. John cottage—the summer home of the St. John after whom St. John Arena (at OSU) was named. We would play our guitars—mostly Kingston Trio stuff; and when he got a banjo, “Jumpy” had dreams of becoming the next Dave Guard (of the Kingston Trio). Back in high school we played a few times at some “coffee dive” on High Street by OSU (I think it was called the Sacred Mushroom…or something like that). Jack went on to do big things with his music; I went a different direction. I enjoyed getting together with him for a bit during our last class reunion to talk about his musical career. His music still “lives” on the web; check it out.
Rick Gordon
Jack, we will miss you! What a talented guy with a great sense of humor!Rick G.