TOWNSEND, John Edward, 72, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Riverview. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Hanne Townsend, his children, Susan Gutglueck (Michael) and Walter Townsend (Tiffany), his grandchildren, Chelsea, Jillian, Aidan, Ian, Callie, Cathryn, and Wyatt and many friends. A funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11 am, with family to accept friends 1 hour prior to service at Stowers Funeral Home 401 W Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511. Mr. Townsend will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell Florida.