John was born November 8, 1939 in Carrolton Missouri, to Carl and Marie Germann. He was a graduate of Marceline High School in Marceline, Missouri in 1957 and began a 42 year career with the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department in 1961 and was later joined by his three brothers and his two sons.
John especially enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking/backpacking, biking the Katy Trail and other trails throughout the country and skiing the slopes of Colorado. He was a strong and loyal fan of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara, sons Greg (Cindy) and John Eric, and grandchildren Tamara (Dacoda) Maddox and John Cody. He is also survived by his three brothers Bill, Marion (Phyllis), Jim (Arlene) and several nieces and nephews.
John is a member of Pleasant Grove Bible Church. Public Committal Service and burial Friday, January 22nd at 3:00 at Newcomer’s Floral Hills Cemetery, with masks and social distancing required.
Special thanks and appreciation for the love and care he received from his caregivers at The Villages of Jackson Creek.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to your favorite charity.
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