Born in Marion, Indiana, John moved to Brevard County Florida in 1962 moving from Gas City, Indiana. John had a long career in the aerospace industry working for RCA, Harris Semiconductor, Block House, and on all space launches.
He is survived by wife Marylou and loving family members Elaine Maroska; John M. Gonser, David Gonser, Anette Gonser Gaston, Linda Gonser Goldsbrough, Ronal Gonser. He was proceeded in death by daughter Sharon Gonser Stahl. Twelve Grandchildren and numerous Great GrandChildren.