John Koontz

John R. Koontz

John R. Koontz, 83, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. John was born April 10, 1942, in Bluffton, to the late Rolland and Mary "Mildred" (Krautter) Koontz, who preceded him in death. On August 22, 1970, he married Sue Crawford Koontz, who survives.

John attended Bluffton High School and retired from Cooper Tire in Findlay. He had also worked at Lugibihl's Meat Market in Pandora and then Ex-Cello Corporation in Bluffton. John was a member of Mt. Cory Church of Faith. He enjoyed watching sprint car racing, Ohio State Buckeyes, westerns, country music, and, most of all, holidays and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Koontz of Bluffton; two sons, Alan (Holly) Koontz of Napoleon and Brian (Missy) Koontz of Findlay; three granddaughters, Stephanie Carter, Ashley Koontz, and Brooklyn Koontz; a great-granddaughter, Phoenix Bradlee; a brother, Dan (Nina) Koontz of Bluffton; and a sister, Martha (Dick) Hinegardner of Lima.

John was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Carter and a son, Brad Koontz.

John's services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mt. Cory Church of Faith, with Pastor Mike Noggle officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice and Mt. Cory Church of Faith.

Condolences may be expressed to family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, is honored to be providing services to John's family.