John Joseph Planes, 75, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, August 1, 2025 at his home in Mason, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John A. and Martha (Jeckel) Planes. Dedicated husband of 54 years to his wife, Linda M. (Sharkey) Planes; devoted father to Kimberly (Joel) Engelmeier, Kristy (Dax) Bosnich and Kelly (Craig) English; proud grandfather to John (Abby) Engelmeier, Nikki Engelmeier, Adrian Engelmeier, Tyler Nicholson, Drew Nicholson, Zac Nicholson, Brooklyn Bosnich, Alexa English, Camren English and Austen English; great grandfather to Evelyn Engelmeier; brother of Linda (Carl) DeBlasio and the late Diana (late John) Aseere.
John graduated from Purcell Marian High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Later, John took over the family business, Planes Moving & Storage, where he established his own legacy of leadership, service to others, and hard work. He was also a dedicated family man and enjoyed time away spent on Marco Island in Florida. We will miss his fun-loving and encouraging presence.
Visitation will be 10am – 1pm Friday, August 8th at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am Saturday, August 9th at The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. Online condolences may be shared at www.MRFH.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's honor are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association through their website, www.alz.org
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