Douglas Jean Johns Obituary
The memory of Douglas Jean Johns in Colo, Iowa, who passed away on August 8, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sylvia; his siblings, Paul (Leona), Robert Jr. (Marge), Marvin "Bud" (Lorna), Grace Sietsema (Harvey), LaVonne Johnson (Lowell "Fuzz"), Pearl Thompson (Arthur) and Donna; his in-laws, Richard "Dick", Jim Cable (Claire), Bob Cable (Joanne), Doris Smith (Harold), Beverly Patterson (Larry) and Susan Schlueter; and his daughter-in-law Renee Johns.
He is survived by: his sister Charlane Tanner; his children, Karen Berka (Scott), Deborah Pettis (Dave) and Steven Johns (Susan Bauer); his grandchildren, Myndie Berka, Bret Berka (Laura Berg), Ben Berka (Emily), Jennifer Schallert (Mike), Elizabeth Arnold, Brian Johns (Ali) and Stacia Laguna (Lupe); his great grandchildren, Sylvia, Daniel, Kaleb, Luna, Maya, Arya Berka, Jameson, Cole Berka, Lily, Leslie Arnold, Myles, Olivia, Everet Schallert, Beau, Cruz Laguna and Ada Johns; and his brothers-in-law, John Cable (Diane), Jerry Cable (Judy) and Greg Schulter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, caring neighbors, and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Colo United Methodist Church or to Suncrest Hospice in memory of Douglas.