John Peppera ss collector

[john mack]

I just found out that John Peppera passed away . John was a big ss collector and i had the opportunity to learn a few things about ss items from the several chats i had with him at shows . He was also a member here at the WAF . Sad to see these guys with their wealth of knowledge pass on .

[Ian Hulley]

Indeed, our thoughts go to his family and those who grieve for him.

Ian & family

[Don D.]

John was a good guy and a knowledgeable collector. He will be missed. Prayers out to his family.

[Minnesinger]

I'm sad to hear this. My condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.

[maestro]

wow.. what a loss. my condolences to his family.

[JR.]

Had known John going back 25 years, and boy was he a collector that loved his German Militaria. Back in the day he used to have 4 phones set up in his house to take calls from the ads that he ran, and leads from other collectors on who was selling what.

I understand his entire collection is going back to the Fatherland, and Hermann's will be offering it.

JR

[Robert H]

good to know its going to HH.
Then jusdgement is more easy what is good and bad as he got superb items. Remember like it was yesterday when showed me items many years ago at the small Toledo show.

[Gaspare]

John was a good guy,,really miss him... and yeah what a collection!
RIP buddy........

[Michael Fay]

I understand his entire collection is going back to the Fatherland, and Hermann's will be offering it.

JR

One piece wont be going at this time. To my great benefit, Mr Peppera agreed to sell me one special item. I hold it in high esteem not only for what it is ,but also that it came from such a legendary collector. We discussed the item's meaning a little bit, but I did not really get to know him well as I would have preferred.
Rest in peace,
Sincerely, Michael

[Hoss]

John was helping me in a study of the SS-Ehrenring really nice Gentleman unfortunately never got to meet him in person.

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[billbert]

A GENTLEMAN of this hobby..rare to find in 2013... RIP...Billbert

[der-hase-fee]

I understand his entire collection is going back to the Fatherland, and Hermann's will be offering it.

JR

Not literally, for sure ?

[ErichS]

Not literally, for sure ?

From what I understand that is correct. HH will be representing John's collection except for a few items that he had left special instructions on.

[Felix]

How sad. My condolences to the family.

I never knew him but I have seen some of his items

Felix

[norge]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ht=john+pepera

He had amazing stuff!
RIP.

Gisle