Frederick JOHNS

JOHNS, Frederick 66, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away December 25, 2017, after a short bout with cancer. He was born on December 8, 1951 in Pottstown, PA to Joseph and Mary Johns. Fred grew up in Pottstownm where he still has many friends, his zest for life and curiosity about the world sustained him through a wildly adventurous life. He started a life of adventure by working the factories and foundries of PA, then made his way to the Florida Keys working as a commercial fisherman. Eventually he wound up in Wyoming working the oil rigs, then off to the territory of Greenland working the DEW line. He spent 30+ years in Tucson, AZ where he and his wife, Maureen founded Desert Starr Steel, a steel erection company. He travelled to Singapore, Viet Nam, Thailand, Cambodia and Bali, as well a Amsterdam, Italy and France. Finally, his long adventure brought him and Maureen to Punta Gorda, Florida to retire. In the final months of his life, he and his family were fortunate to be able to spend time doing what he loved most: deep sea fishing, shooting guns, playing pinball, shooting pool, enjoying the beach, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and most importantly, enjoying a beer or two as he barbeques delicious meals for friends and family. Fred was an incredible husband, father, and brother. He kept a positive outlook through thick and thin and inspiring others to do the same. His warmth, his wit and his love will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Fred is survived by his wife, Maureen; daughter, Summer Starr Johns of Jacksonville, FL; son, Frederick Johns of Singapore; his brothers, William J. Johns (Mae) of Gilbertsville, PA, Harold Johns, of Carlisle, PA, Thomas Johns of Reading, PA; his sister, Patricia Johns Dunning (Louis) of North Ft Myers, FL. Plans for a Celebration of Life have not been finalized. Please make any donations to Casa de los Ninos.