Only a few days after her ideal marriage to Jeremy Scheuch, American Pickers star Danielle Colby lost someone extremely important to her.
The History Channel personality tied the knot in a fairytale-like event last weekend in Puerto Rico.
Danielle, 48, announced her father-in-law’s passing on social media on Tuesday in an emotional statement.
The reality star uploaded a photo of herself with the father of her new spouse, Jeremy, known as “Papa John.”
The TV personality is pictured on the front porch with her partner, who is holding their small puppy.
Danielle and her husband were seated next to his mother and Papa John. Suddenly, after the wedding, they passed away.
“Papa John…you spent your life fighting for and making miracles happen for the most vulnerable kids in your community,” she said in a lengthy letter to Jeremy’s father.
“You and your elves had fulfilled a little girl with cancer’s dream by transforming an airline hanger into the North Pole when I first met you. You brought her joy, calm, and hope. as the one you provided for us.
“You’ve supported me consistently and had faith in me even when I didn’t.” I also have faith in myself. Perhaps some of the people in your immediate vicinity didn’t think I was good, but you did. She gushed, “I felt safe in your arms, and you let me open up to you.”
“Everyone is aware that requires time.” You frequently traveled thousands of miles to be with us, and you opened your doors to us when we needed your enchantment to get through difficult times, Danielle remarked.
“You were always very loving and caring. You gave me new insight into holidays, particularly Christmas, as someone who didn’t grow up celebrating them. You never considered these occurrences as opportunities to benefit yourself. Rather, you perceived them as opportunities for others to benefit from your affection, acceptance, and generosity.
It was difficult for me to really open up to you for years. With you, your family, and your son Jeremy—who resembles you so much in every way—I have some of my best memories.
“I sincerely appreciate that. It was difficult to proceed with the wedding without you. We used to cry a lot because tiny things would bring you to mind.
“Shortly, the entire week of our wedding was filled with the most inexplicable magic in our surroundings, the people who came to be with us, and the love we have for each other. Little magical moments that we had never experienced before.”
“Even though you were far away trying to get better, you were with us every moment, sunrise and sunset.” with each embrace and celebration. I feel you everywhere, even though you’re not physically present with me anymore. everywhere. “Now go to bed,” she said.
JEREMY’S QUOTES
Danielle’s husband, Jeremy, also posted a photo of himself as a child on social media, intended for a deceased family member.
In the ancient photo, taken in the front yard with a much younger Papa John, the spouse of the American Pickers star was only a child.
The retiring artist, wearing a tiny red jacket, had the appearance of a small child in the photo.
“My father. John Scheuch. from February 19, 2024, to June 28, 1953. Peace be with you, dad. I could never have asked for a better father than you.Jeremy added, “I am heartbroken,” beneath his photo.
He continued, saying, “I don’t even know what to say right now,” in the comments. Nevertheless, I’m happy to have the greatest woman at my side thru it all.
Below the picture, Danielle sent her husband a supportive comment, writing, “My heart hurts so much for you and your family right now.” He was the one who made fantasies come true for the most vulnerable people.
“He taught me a lot about how to be kind to other people and make space for them.” I sense him all around me, but especially in your presence.
She remarked, “I’m grateful that you brought Papa John into my life and the lives of my children.”
Over the weekend, Danielle and Jeremy tied the knot in a stunning Puerto Rican wedding. They had been engaged for nearly four years and had been together for six.