Obituaries

April 25, 1940 to September 12, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Donald R. “Don” Johns Sr., 81, of Rensselaer (formerly of Francesville), passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born April 25, 1940 in Francesville to the late Charles W. and Emma Kopka Johns Sr. On June 9, 1962, he married Roberta Jo Stout at the First Christian Church in Winamac. She preceded him in death.

Donald R. Johns Sr.

He is survived by:
Diana F. Johns, Winamac, Daughter
Donald R. Johns Jr., Medaryville, Son
Earl E. (Stephanie) Johns, Francesville, Son
Eric D. (Maurie) Johns, Rensselaer, Son
Amy Jo (Todd) Overton, Portland, TN, Daughter
David West, Grandson
Elisabeth Johns, Granddaughter
Rachel (Brian) Vania, Granddaughter
Andria (Tyler) Skinner, Granddaughter
Sarah Johns, Granddaughter
Andrew (Katlyn) Johns, Grandson
Jocelyn (Matthew) Rodibaugh, Granddaughter
Crysta Johns, Granddaughter
Joshua Johns, Grandson
Karmen Overton, Granddaughter
Cameron Overton, Grandson
5 Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Dominick, Roman, Noah, and Isabelle
Marie Poisel, Sister
Harold (Linda) Johns, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Christian Johns, Grandson
Alex Johns, Grandson
Nancy Johns, Granddaughter
Emma Jean Cafin, Sister
Edward Johns, Brother
Sandra K. Goller, Sister
Lynn E. Johns Sr., Brother
Charles W. Johns Jr., Brother

Mr. Johns was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville. He enjoyed working on old tractors. He loved his family very much, especially the great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.