Reader Comments : (18)
• Shocked
I have just heard the sad news.To LW and Johann family,all me and my wifes condolences.We had the pleasure of spending a weekend with the LW team during the Economy run and AOG.A great guy.Sure he will be missed by all who came into contact with him.
• May Peace Be With You
Its quite sad you wont be writing for us. To a better a place i hope you have found peace. You have made us not want to miss a copy of the LW. You were a shining star. May your spirit continue to guide us in our adventures. You may be gone, but the memories and advice you left us will forever lbe with us. Rest In Peace Johann
• Johann
Ek het ook deelgeneem aan die Eco challenge en ons groep was naas Johann se rymaats die eerste op die ongeluks toneel nog voor die paramedici opgedaag het. Dit was 'n pragtige stuk grondpad wat tussen 'n paar plaashuise deur gegaan het. Ons gemiddelde spoed was so tussen 40-60 km/h toe ons op die toneel afkom. Ek het niks ernstigs verwag nie want dit het gelyk soos 'n gewone val op los sand. Ons het vinnig besef dat sy beserings ernstig is en het absoluut hopeloos gevoel. Ek het selfs my suster wat 'n mediese doktor is gebel om advies te vra oor hoe om hom te posisioneer.Al wat ek kon doen was om vir hom te begin bid hier diep binne my.Ek lees al Leisure Wheels van hulle heel eerste tydskrif af. Daardie dae moes ek nog lank wag vir die volgende uitgawe wat eers so elke tweede of derde maand uitgekom het. Ek het nog altyd Johann se kolom voor in Leisure Wheels geniet. Dit was 'n groot skok toe ek daardie aand uitvind dat dit Johann van Leisurewheels was en dat hy dit nie gemaak het nie. My absolute innige simpatie met sy vrou en kinders. Mag julle werklik die troos van Jesus beleef in hierdie vreeslike moeilike tye.
• Honoured to be a LW writer.
I may not the best travel writer in the world but Johann always made me feel honoured to write for LW. Certainly not a member of the "dop en dam" brigade.
• Since Condolences
Life is fragile. Time and unforseen occurance befall us all. Sincere condolences to family, staff and friends
• Johann
R.I.P Johann and thanks for all the good times! You will be missed.
• Loss of a great guy
Blackie and I have been shocked by the untimely passing of our very good friend, Johann. Blackie introduced Johann to his first wife, Alta, who passed away 6 years ago. We attended his wedding 2 years ago to Retha. Our sincere condolences to his family and to Leisure Wheels staff.
• Shocked
When I saw this, it send shockwaves. Pray for Peace and Comfort, and That God will strenghten the family through the Love of Jesus. Bless you Johann, your heart spoke of your kindness.
• Vaarwel ou vriend, ons mis jou...
Na 'n vriendskap van hier by die 30 jaar, en 'n loopbaan wat so parralel saam met hom geloop het, sal ek vir 'Loggies' geweldig baie mis.Ons het so baie in gemeen gehad en so baie lekker gesels en saam probleme met die Afrikaanse tegniese taal uitgesorteer. Ons het mekaar se lief en leed beleef en slegs drie dae voor sy skokkende en ontydige dood het hy my gebel om te help om na 'n motor vir Jaco hier in PE te gaan kyk. Ons laaste gesels was daardie selfde dag op my selfoon terwyl ek 'n stuk watte in my mond vasbyt want die tandarts het pas 'n tand getrek. Ons het saam daaroor gelag en gesê "ja-nee, oudword is nie vir Sissies nie". Hy is my enigste vriend wat my nog na al die jare op my skool bynaam "Waggies" genoem het en ek het hom "Loggies" genoem. Julle is nog elke dag in ons gedagtes en ons wens julle sterke en berusting toe. Johan en Shirley Wagner.Port Elizabeth.
• May you Rest in Peace Johann
I once submitted a query on the Honda CR-V and Mr. Loggerenberg was kind enough to offer me his opinion on the car as well as publish my query. After that I always bragged about how I was published as a result of that article. Never having met him, I was impressed by his professionalism and I enjoyed reading his columns and have always admired his reviews for their honesty.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as well as the Leisure Wheels staff as you all try to deal with the loss of this great man. May his soul rest in peace.
• Our loss
Johann's passing is a huge loss to the publishing industry, he will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.
• Condolences
Our sincere condolences to Johann's family and friends. It was a shock to read this! He will be missed.
• Mister Leisure Wheels
Our Condolences to his family for such a huge loss. I had the pleasure of speaking to Johann because of an article we wrote for the mag and it is because of him, that my inspiration for writing was rekindled. Thank you Johann and rest in peace. Andre Karrim -KZN 4X2.
• Tragic news.
Condolences to Johann's family and friends. I wrote a few articles for Leisure Wheels, dealing with Johann via e-mail, and though I didn't actually know him personally he always conveyed a sense of openness and friendliness that I haven't come across in dealing with other editors. A great loss.
• Johann
It is so sad to see so much experience, such a people's person and friend disappear without having one more chance to say at least 'thank you'! Thank you for what you have done for me as person (between some arguments) thank you for what you have done for the sport. It is so sad that I now only realise how much I shall miss you.Cheers old friend.
• Our sympathies
Our deepest condolences to his family and friends, we really enjoyed meeting him on the Leisure Wheels Economy Challenge, a great guy
• A complete gentleman
I had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with Johann on a number of occassions. He was a true gentleman of the motoring media. His presence will be missed...
• Very sad.....
I have met him and spoke to him once or twice on launches. Indeed a very pleasant guy. Condolences to his friends, colleagues and family.