John Johannes

John H. Johannes, 77, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Aug. 10, 1945, in St. Louis to John "Milton" and Emilie Holekamp Johannes. He and Joanna Dilling Johannes were married Aug. 19, 1967, in St. Louis. Two children were born to their union, Rachel and John "Jack".

John was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 8, 1967, to Aug. 7, 1969, with more than 10 months in Vietnam. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, 1 Overseas Service Bar, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

John had many passions and hobbies, but he was best known for his fascination with classic automobiles. He restored many vehicles, from Cadillacs to an antique 40-ton wrecker. He had many friends across the country with whom he shared this hobby. He was also a devoted Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Jackson.

Loving survivors include two children, Rachel (Jeff) Keech of Chesterfield, Missouri, and Jack (Erin) Johannes of Leavenworth, Kansas; four grandchildren, Sadie and David Keech of Chesterfield and Katelyn and William Johannes of Leavenworth; a brother, Jim (the late Erma) Johannes of Jackson; and several stepsiblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Joanna (Dilling) Johannes; father, Milton Johannes; mother, Emilie Johannes; sister Emilie Lysell; brother-in-law, Kenneth Dilling; and sister-in-law, Erma Johannes.

A memorial visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home. Friends and family will be asked to share their memories of John.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Missouri Veterans Home Foundation, 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Please denote your check: "In Memory of John Johannes."

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