Karl Loeper
 

Does anyone have any more info as to the health of our weatherman Karl Loeper. I know he had a stroke and was taken to Shands Hospital last week..

I was wondering the same thing......

Sorry to hear. He is great on the air.

I saw him in Panera Wednesday or Thursday morning, said hello and seemed fine.

Looking for an update.

Sorry to hear this. I hope he is well. He came to our club meeting last month and gave a great talk about the weather. Gave away coffee cups and umbrellas :)

Sadly reporting that Karl had a major stroke Tuesday, and he is in Intensive Care at Shands. He is expected to remain hospitalized for a while. His wife, Patty, has asked FOR PRAYERS
UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED HERE AS THEY COME IN.

He suffered a severe stroke on Tuesday and was hospitalized at that time. This news is just getting out - I imagine this has been traumatic and unexpected for Patty and his family. We just got these details and we are trying to spare the family questions - updates orovided here and to THE VILLAGES GROUP on Facebook.

Having lived through a stroke experience with my loved one I can't imagine what Patty is going through. We were only transported to our local hospital but to be a hour-plus away from familiarity must be difficult. It's shocking for sure when this happens as it's sudden and a grieving does take place even in it's "best" outcomes. I will be praying for Patty, their family as well as Karl....and the health-care providers to have clarity of mind on exactly what to do for him.

Terrible news and prayers absolutely will be sent for Karl and family, such a gentleman. It must have been Monday or Tuesday morning when I saw him in Panera early - he was on radio break. Very humble, respectable person.

Karl Loeper update
 

Karl has had difficulty breathing so they are putting him on a ventilator.

Son here. He's had another bad stroke which he is not able to recover from. He's currently at a hospice.

MikeL78 - Please let him know that hubs and I are offering prayers for him and family; and tell him that we miss him on the radio!

Thank you. Sadly he passed away this morning. He was a great father and husband. He will be greatly missed. We appreciate all the support The Villages community has given him.

So sorry to hear that Mike. our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He will certainly be missed but not forgotten. God Bless

Sending prayers for you family!