HUNTSBURG - John J. "Johnny" Farmwald, 83, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Heather Hill in Munson.
He was born Aug. 2, 1929, in Huntsburg, the son of Jake and Mary Byler Farmwald.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the former owner of Johnny's Tavern in Middlefield.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Farmwald; a daughter, Debbie Woolsey of Jeffersonville, Ind.; three stepchildren, Robert "Quent" Springer of Cleveland, Scott Springer of Mesopotamia and Brad Springer of Parkman; three sisters, Mary Miller of Pennsylvania, and Katie Hostetler and Esther Byler, both of Middlefield; two grandchildren; and 11 stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Valerie Post; a sister; and five brothers.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Russell Funeral Service in Middlefield. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Middlefield Cemetery.