John Brumback
John Brumback
John Brumback is an American professional pool player who has a wealth of experience in the field. He has been a bank pool champion for many years.
He has also served as a director for several banking organizations. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a Master’s from the University of Toledo.
Early Life and Education
John Brumback’s early life was shaped by his parents. His father, a blacksmith, put aside land for a school to be built in the area. This school served three generations of Licking Township students before closing during the 1919-1920 school year.
He later enlisted in the United States Army and went to officer candidate school at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, he was part of an intelligence team at the Pentagon where he decoded messages between the Emperor of Japan and Hitler.
After the war, John and his wife Lucy settled in Perrysburg, Ohio. Their family grew and they enjoyed traveling around the country. One of their favorite destinations was Sanibel Island, Florida.
Professional Career
John Brumback worked as a microbiologist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the late 1960s. He also served as a trustee for Stetson University.
He retired from his government position in 1990 and settled in the Kentucky countryside. He was a lifelong learner, studying spirituality, the genealogy of his ancestor’s lineage and writing a memoir.
In 2010, he became editor of Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (JEBCAM), an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed medical journal featuring hypothesis-driven and evidence-based articles on complementary and alternative medicine.
His career was shaped by his intelligence, enthusiasm, work ethic and kindness toward others. He was also a dedicated scientist and impeccable gentleman. The void left by his death will be difficult to fill. He is survived by his wife, Mary Brumback; a daughter; two sons; and seven grandchildren.
Achievements and Honors
Brumback was a prolific scholar, and he wrote at least 19 books on a wide range of topics. He also served as the founding editor of Journal of Child Neurology, a journal that he edited until his death.
He was a distinguished scientist who made many important contributions to our understanding of Alzheimer disease, behavioral neurology, and childhood cognitive disorders. He also made a lasting impression on our profession through his exemplary leadership and by his kindness toward the younger generation of physicians and scientists.
Dr Brumback cultivated an incredibly rich professional and personal life, and his achievements are truly exceptional. His intelligence, enthusiasm, work ethic, and personal warmth make him irreplaceable. We will miss him greatly. Until we meet again, we will always remember him with gratitude and affection.
Personal Life
Brumback was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Van Wert County, Ohio. He served as president of an insurance company and was a major shareholder in the Van Wert National Bank.
He also spearheaded efforts to pass legislation approving tax-supported county libraries, which eventually led to the construction of the first free public library in the nation. His family generously donated funds to construct the library, sparing no expense in its construction.
Aside from his professional accomplishments, he was known for his blunt demeanor and innovative approach to business. He helped bring the Chicago Tribune into the computer age as CEO of both the newspaper and the company that owned it. He also was known for his charitable work in the community, including a donation of a 1,200-acre citrus grove in Florida’s Charlotte County.
Net Worth
John Brumback is a well-known pool player who earned his net worth through his success in the game. He is known for his intense focus at the game, which helped him become a Banks champion.
He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He has a sizable amount of assets in the form of stocks and real estate.
He also owns a citrus grove in Florida. He sold it in September, his son said. He died on Monday in an assisted living center in Winter Park, Fla. His family will hold a funeral service on Saturday. Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by seven grandchildren. He was a former president and CEO of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper’s parent company. He embraced technology and was a blunt, no-nonsense manager who had studied management principles, colleagues said.