Obituary of Donald Johns Sr.

Donald R. “Don” Johns, Sr., 81, of Rensselaer, IN (formerly of Francesville, IN) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2021.  He passed away at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.  Don was born on April 25, 1940 in Francesville to the late Charles W. and Emma [Kopka] Johns, Sr.   On June 9, 1962, Don married the late Roberta Jo Stout at the First Christian Church in Winamac, IN. 

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

He is survived by:

Diana F. Johns, Winamac, IN Daughter

Donald R. Johns, Jr., Medaryville, IN Son

Earl E. (Stephanie) Johns, Francesville, IN Son

Eric D. (Maurie) Johns, Rensselaer, IN 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:

Charles W. and Emma [Kopka] Johns, Sr, Parents

Roberta Jo [Stout] Johns, Wife

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

Visitation will be from 11 AM EDT - 2 PM EDT Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM EDT Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating.

Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.