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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ John P. McMeel, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kansas City-based Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU), passed away July 7, 2021, announced AMU Chairman Hugh T. Andrews. He was 85 years old.
Andrews McMeel Universal Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus John P. McMeel Dies John was one of the most dynamic, energetic, and positive personalities one might ever encounter, said Andrews. His unwavering optimism, enthusiasm, and true passion for life – and most of all, for people – was evident in everything he did. For John, it was all about relationships. He cared deeply, certainly for his family, but also for associates, creators, and business partners, ensuring all felt valued, and welcome.
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My friend Steve was hospitalized with COVID-19 in November.
His wife, Mary, had a milder case of the virus and soon recovered. They talked on the phone every day, and his doctors were good about keeping her informed about his condition.
But she never got to see Steve again. He died in early December.
The son of a newspaper editor, Steve spent his working life as a copy editor at the South Bend Tribune. His days were spent reading articles and writing headlines to ensure readers got the clearest, most accurate account of the news possible. Several years into retirement, he was a healthy 75-year-old beloved for his kind, quiet demeanor, keen sense of humor and impressive breadth of knowledge.
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