In Memory of John Faulhaber (J5 Designs) (1 Viewer)

[BR Pro Poker]

I'm sure many here were aware that John Faulhaber (also known here as Johnny, Johnny Five or J5) had been away from the forum for quite some time. It is with great sadness that I share the news of his passing. He told us that he'd been battling health issues earlier this year, and today it was brought to my attention that he was still absent from the forum. A google search brought up his obituary, which is linked below.

John created countless designs for this community and I'm sure there are many members who can share their fond memories of him & his work. I worked with him several times over the years, he was always extremely kind and a pleasure to work with. I loved seeing the designs he came up with - most recently, he contributed his Tribal Mask design as a part of our chip design contest (an instant winner, of course). He was truly talented and will be missed greatly by the community. Our sincerest condolences go out to his friends & family.

https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/highland-scarborough/obituaries/john-robert-faulhaber/142582.html

Rest in Peace John Faulhaber, July 13, 1975 – May 21, 2025.

-Kristil (& Gene) @ ABC Gifts / BR Pro Poker

 

[ekricket]

Yesterday would have been his birthday. He will be missed, his creativity helped set the bar in the poker world.

 

[TheOffalo]

Rest in Peace @Johnny5!

 

[buffalojim]

Well, that is depressing for sure. RIP

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

RIP to the Legend. Nothing but positive every time I talked to him.

 

[kk405]

Sad news. Great designer and member of the community, and his countless contributions here speak for themselves. RIP.

 

[TheOffalo]

RIP to the Legend. Nothing, but positive every time I talked to him.

Same, I reached out to him a few years ago asking for some feedback and advice on some chip designs I had been working on, and we had a nice conversation. He was very encouraging to a self-taught amateur such as myself. I'd been talking to a few members recently about a design he made, so he'd already been on my mind. Very sad news today.

 

[AlbinoDragon]

Absolutely, utterly crushing news.

John was one of the O.G.'s, all the way back to ChipTalk. His design work was always sought out and well loved once "put to chip."

He will be missed by many chippers here. I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet him in person.

R.I.P.


(Might I propose we rename the CPC design tool "The John Faulhaber Memorial Chip Design Tool"? He did have a hand in it's creation, and nearly every CPC chip design can point to it as an important part of that process. Seems fitting.)

 

[justsomedude]

This is terrible news.

I traded some emails with him earlier this year about a label project I was working on. He mentioned he had some health issues and would have to pass on the project. I had no idea it was so serious.

We worked on other designs throughout the years - he was always easy to work with and his designs were top notch.

What a loss.

RIP, John.

 

[CdnBeerLover]

Saddened to read this. RIP.

 

[Knoxymoron]

Very sad. Always hoped to have a design done by him but never had the chance. I'm never surprised to come across a chip design that I love and find out it's one of his. Rest well.

 

[upNdown]

Damn. Some of my favorite customs were his work, including my personal custom goat, @Chippy McChiperson Haus of Bluff.
Thanks for all the cool art, J5.

 

[suchj0sh]

That’s a beautiful obituary. Seems the world lost a good man.

 

[BKisback]

He did a few designs for me, including the first ever CT meetup chips at Jeff's Windy City Blowout. Terrific guy, huge loss. RIP.

 

[PlaidDragon]

My Dragons inlay...

<<<---- seen here....

Were one of his.

He will be missed.

 

[Thomacetti]

RIP John....thanks for everything your brought to our community.

 

[extreme517]

John was awesome! I wanted to have him help me with my design, but instead he gave me some feedback and I did it myself. He's a legend around these parts!

 

[Rakrul]

Damn, that's a sad shock overload. Should we perhaps make a separate thread showing his designs?

 

[legend672]

RIP Johnny 5

 

[Fran]

I worked with John regarding Le Boudoir design a couple years ago he was a great guy, very kind and talented. I was afraid to receive this information because he hadn't answered me in months, like many others here... We're losing a real enthusiast who helped so many chippers here and produced magnificent designs...
I'm really sad to hear this news. My condolences to his family.

 

[ninjajim4]

I didn't know him but proud to have a set of le noirs. I can see he leaves behind a huge legacy here in this community. May he rest in peace

 

[TheChipVault]

Great person.. very passionate about his work. Will be missed.

I'm sure MP was there to greet you and discuss his new ideas.

 

[BarrieJ3]

If anyone is so moved to make a donation in John’s memory, link at the bottom of his obituary:

https://stmichaelsfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFGDPUHAX

 

[Machine]

It's hard to take; he'll be missed, a loss to the community.

Thanks for everything, Johnny!

 

[Cratty]

RIP.. amazing legacy.. very sad to hear. Hope his family knows just how much of an impact he made to the hobby, and how his creations will be cherished through generations.

@detroitdad - solidifies the need to get these in play this weekend.

 

[pokerplayingpisces]

RIP J5! True legend. Super talented artist, but an even better person!

 

[Colquhoun]

So sad to hear. I do remember him all the way back to the Chiptalk days, and his many great designs.
A large legacy here, indeed.

 

[Okku]

I don’t think I ever really had a chance to exchange messages with him but that’s very sad to hear. I’ve seen many of his designs over the last few years I’ve been on this forum and they’ve always been a pleasure to look at. Very talented individual…

 

[Gunnar]

He helped me with some ideas and always has time for feedback and help. I always looked up to him as a designer as he was one of the best!

He will be missed and may he Rest in peace while his impact and designs will live on for eternity.

 

[Mongoose]

Sorry to hear this. I never had the pleasure of working with him but is talent was evident in the great designs that he made for many others on this forum.

RIP Johnny