Carl Johns

Carl D. Johns, 78, of Van Wert, died at 7:15 am on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born May 9, 1947, in Van Wert, to Wilbur and Marguerite (Miller) Johns. On October 18, 1966, he married the former Kay Dunifon.

Carl retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 30 years of service in Van Wert and Atlanta.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during Vietnam.

Carl was a member of the Van Wert Bass Association, Van Wert Moose Lodge, American Legion and V.F.W.

He was an avid fisherman who loved traveling with Kay. Carl was able to accomplish one of his life's goals by visiting all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Carl and Kay wintered in Ft Myers, Florida for 25 years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and smile to fellow neighbors at Holiday Condo in Ft Myers.

Carl is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Kay Johns of Van Wert; a son, Steven Johns of Van Wert; a granddaughter, Megan (Nathan) Hartman of Ossian, Indiana; 3 great-grandchildren, Bronson, Cody and Lynleigh; 4 brothers, Larry (Ivy) Johns of Lebanon, Ohio; Dana (Cathy) Johns of Ft Wayne, Rick (Alice) Johns of Convoy and Barry Johns of Van Wert; a sister, Deb Ashbaugh of Van Wert; and a half-brother, Chris (Kim) Fox of Celina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nancy Finkhousen; a brother in law, Gary Ashbaugh; and a nephew, Jason Back.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Van Wert Moose Lodge #1320. Military honors will take place at 3:00pm at the lodge.

Carl's family requests no flowers or keepsake items. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Van Wert County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.