Clem Schmitz

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 14 Jul 2021 6:24 am

Happy to report that every steel guitarist's friend Clem is resting comfortably at home after receiving a new Medtronics pacemaker at the VA hospital in Minneapolis.

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 14 Jul 2021 7:38 am

Feel better, Clem!

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 14 Jul 2021 7:40 am

Good news. Remember visiting his store many years ago in Mt. Juliet tn. Friendly guy. Massive knowledge and dedication to pedal steel.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 15 Jul 2021 11:40 pm

excellent news !

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 16 Jul 2021 2:39 am

Take things steady Clem. Thinking of you my friend.

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 19 Jul 2021 9:02 am

Glad to hear our friend, Clem is back at home now. May his recovery be quick and I hope he is resting comfortably.

I reached out to him on the phone with questions about Emmons push-pull guitars in the early 80s. He was always friendly and very generous with his time. If it weren't for him, I may have never gotten involved, so I am forever in his debt!

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 7 Aug 2021 6:06 am

Keep up on the good progress Clem

Pat Moore · Post by **Pat Moore** » 11 Aug 2021 2:00 pm

Do what they tell ya & keep on truckin' Clem!!!ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ Glad you're doin' well!!!
Pat

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 19 Aug 2021 7:51 am

I'm glad to hear that Clem is doing alright. I've known him well over 40 yrs and hold him in very high regard.

Stay well Clem.

Chris "Tiny" O.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 19 Aug 2021 8:46 am

I talk with Clem fairly often. Though we have never met in person I feel like we have. He has helped me immeasurably with parts and advice, and has shared many great stories

His wife Joanie has had some ongoing health issues as well, and I have kept them both in my prayers.

As my pal Tiny Olson would say, "Clem is a darn good horse!"

Brian Spratt · Post by **Brian Spratt** » 5 Jan 2022 7:04 am

Has anyone heard from Clem recently? I ordered his book and DVD from ebay a week ago and haven't had any kind of response. I also tried his comcast email with no reply yet.

Russell Nugent · Post by **Russell Nugent** » 5 Jan 2022 7:18 pm

Clem has been in the Minneapolis VA Hospital for several weeks. COVID almost got him but he’s a tough one! There have been a couple setbacks though, but he’s improving. I spoke to him yesterday and he sounds good! He hopes to be home in another week or so. He’s doing some PT to get his strength back. After he gets home we’ll figure a way to get him into the 21st Century with something other than his flip phone so he can stay connected.

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 7 Jan 2022 12:17 am

As you can see by the above photo where Clem is standing next to Buddy, Clem is a tall man.

And the biggest part of 'Clem the tall man' is Clem's Huge Heart.

I sincerely hope Clem continues to improve and his big improved heart keeps pumping for many many years to come.

Clem Schmitz is a real treasure of a man, and I'm truly grateful that our paths have been able to cross.

I genuinely look forward to more visits and conversations.

Best Regards Clem !

Ron

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 8 Jan 2022 6:21 pm

Get well, Clem!! Hope to see you this year.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 11 Mar 2022 8:09 am

Has anyone heard from Clem lately? Wondering how he's doing. A couple of recent emails have not been returned, which is unusual for Clem. He usually got back to me within minutes.
Hoping everything is good up in Crystal.

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 11 Mar 2022 8:50 am

A couple of weeks ago he was fighting with a snowblower….lol. Exchanged emails this past weekend…

Russell Nugent · Post by **Russell Nugent** » 11 Mar 2022 9:01 am

He called me last Saturday and we chatted for awhile. He’s still dealing with some health issues but had a good checkup from the VA. He said he has some parts to build but it’s been pretty cold in the garage.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 11 Mar 2022 9:52 am

Thanks for the updates, guys. That whooshing sound you may have heard emitting from southern Arizona was my huge sigh of relief. And I know very well that the weather up in Minnie is not conducive to working in an unheated garage in early March.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 11 Mar 2022 10:36 am

It was below zero last night but it's sposed to warm up next week.

Erv

John Brabant · Post by **John Brabant** » 20 Mar 2022 11:55 am

Any updates on how Clem is doing? Hoping he continues to improve. Such a wonderful guy. A true Emmons PP expert and affectionato.

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 31 Mar 2022 2:19 pm

Friends of Clem Schmitz -

I had a very brief telelphone conversation with Clem this past Sunday.

After I noticed his caller ID on my phone, I answered and said "It's great to hear from you",

'in his typical fashion, Clem replied "It's great to be heard."

We fondly reminesced about first meeting each other in 2014 at a 45RPM show (Mike and Joannie Johnson's group) at Nashville's Station Inn.

Clem is truly a treasure for the PSG Community, remains in good spirits, and I continued to wish him all the Very Best.

Michael Johnson · Post by **Michael Johnson** » 5 Dec 2022 5:56 pm

Saw Clem yesterday. , I bought some parts from him and we met at the hardware store near my house. Clem was out and about, wheeling and dealing, I was one of several stops he was making, but still took the time to have a nice chat, tell some stories, etc. . He was driving himself, looked good, and told me he “ FELT GREAT” .

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 6 Dec 2022 10:05 am

Hey, Mike! Good to see you! Wow, it's been a long time!

Clem is THE guy!

Stay well...

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 6 Dec 2022 10:13 am

"The Big C"!!!!

One of the best friends the steel guitar ever had!

Sure miss his wise countenance around here...

SH

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 7 Dec 2022 10:03 am

Thank you for sharing your photo, Mike.
Clem's looking good!