Quickdraw Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Unfortunately, this post is legitimate. Our fellow MBM, bonwich, is no longer with us. He passed away today while vacationing in Florida. It was entirely unexpected--he suffered a brain aneurism. I ask all of you who enjoyed exchanging banter with him, and learning from his insights into the newspaper business, to pray for him and his family at this difficult time. He was the son of a SLU business school professor and a fellow alum, with a long history of loyalty to our Billikens. My ongoing Billiken experience will never be the same as I have lost a lifelong friend. RUBillsFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Quickdraw said: Unfortunately, this post is legitimate. Our fellow MBM, bonwich, is no longer with us. He passed away today while vacationing in Florida. It was entirely unexpected--he suffered a brain aneurism. I ask all of you who enjoyed exchanging banter with him, and learning from his insights into the newspaper business, to pray for him and his family at this difficult time. He was the son of a SLU business school professor and a fellow alum, with a long history of loyalty to our Billikens. My ongoing Billiken experience will never be the same as I have lost a lifelong friend. Oh my god. This is horrible. Prayers to him and his family. wow. He was a real treasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Holy cow. That’s sad. Dude was a HOF poster here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm stunned! My condolences to his family. Frankly wishing this were some kind of Halloween practical joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromDaEastSide Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 RIP Mr. Bonwich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 That is terrible news, damn. He will certainly be missed. Rest In Peace to a great Billiken, thoughts and prayers to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Awful. Prayers to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I don’t know what to say. I know some posters on this board have been freinds with him for decades. I know it does not make what happened easier to deal with for them or the others that loved him, but my prayers go out to you all. He always came across to me as a super sharp, good and decent man. i am just stunned. TheChosenOne, MattyMo213 and JMM28 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Metzinger Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Jesus. On the solemnity of All Saints Day, prayers for the repose and rest of his soul and I hope we can all offer up our ASD masses for his family and loved ones. This hurts - a huge void in the Billiken family. You will be missed, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh my Lord, an aneurysm, just like that. I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences and prayers to his family. His passing is a great loss for St. Louis, the SLU community and this blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniorbill76 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Horrible news. I’ve known Joe since 2nd grade and he was a great family man and community asset. Rest In Peace, Joe, and prayers and condolences for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh my God. That is just awful. I never met Bonwich, but I’ve been familiar with him from this site for years, as well as his old “Eat at Joe’s” forum from when he wrote for the Post-Dispatch. Always seemed like a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Pelican Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm shocked and saddened to read this. I'm not an alum but I remember him from the paper and have always his enjoyed his wit and his anecdotes and stories on here. Rest in peace Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Truely great Billiken fan. Will be greatly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 -quite a loss, my prayers to his family, rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Legend Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Devastating news- heartfelt condolences to his family, and a huge loss for the Billikens.com family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 RIP.....condolences and prayers to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billikenbooster Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Sad day for MBMs. Always looked forward to reading Joe's posts. Interesting, well written. Seems like over the years you get to know a guy, even though you never met him. Peace, my friend, and to your loved ones. mhg TheChosenOne likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRN Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 RIP. I’ve enjoyed Joe’s posts over the last 17(?) years on this board. His insight and humor will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to the Bonwich family and all of his friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Damn. Gonna take my wife out to Joe's favorite restaurant tomorrow, same one he recommended I take her to on our first date 5 years ago. Just met him in person after conversing here for years just a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Wow, shocking and tragic news. I never met bonwich, but share the sentiments above. He just seemed like an awesome person. He will no doubt be missed be so many. Thoughts to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Wow, I was privileged to have gotten to know Joe through the old boys club lunches. If you met him once you'd feel like you had known him for years. He was just that kind of guy. He's given me numerous recommendations on places to eat here locally and even in Chicago. He will truly be missed. My condolences to all his friends in the Billiken family and to his family. Rest in Peace Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Bonwich seemed like the man. Prayers go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbizzle09 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I just don't have the words. St. Louis has truly lost a treasure. RIP, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 OMG, just read this. Seems like only a day or two I was reading one of his comments. How sudden and tragic. Joe will be so missed. RIP Joe. My sincerest sympathy to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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