John Charles Adams

Adams, John Charles of Edina, MN died on August 13, 2023, at age 91, after a brief illness.

Born November 20, 1931, and raised in East Chicago, IN, John was one of the two children of Eber and Gertrude Adams. John earned a B.S in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1954, an MBA from Toledo University in 1965, and served in the US Army Signal Corp in Germany 1954-1956. He was part of the lighting division of General Electric from 1956 - 1994. He married Joan Reed in 1961 and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years together, full of family and travel. After moving to Edina in 1975, John was an active member of Braemar Men's Club, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, and the Resident's Council at Brookdale Edina. He would often be found on the course at Braemar or following Purdue or Edina basketball. He was known for his bright smile, wide variety of interests, quick sense of humor, and innate kindness. He is preceded in death by wife Joan (Reed) Adams, and survived by their three children Amy Adams of Pleasant Hill, CA; Bob Adams (Katie) of Mound, MN; Sue Adams (John Crosson) of Walnut Creek, CA; beloved grandchildren Hannah Ross, Emily Ross, Tommy Adams and Jake Adams; sister Doris Boldt of Munster, IN and many nieces and nephews who loved and admired their Uncle John and Aunt Jo immensely. Private services were held by the family, and memorial donations can be made to Second Harvest Food Bank (www.2harvest.org) or Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).