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Services: Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Tuesday June 3, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

John L. Adams, 78 of Marysville, formerly of Richwood, died unexpectedly Friday morning May 23, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born August 1, 1946 in Richwood to the late Arthur J. and Marion L. (Erwin) Adams. He was also recently predeceased by his loving wife, Donna Mae (Lemaster) Adams, they were married September 4, 1965 at the Richwood First United Methodist Church and she died April 24, 2025. John was a 1964 graduate of Richwood High School. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. John was all about his hometown of Richwood. He worked for the post office in Richwood for over 35 yrs. He also coached football and baseball at North Union High School. He and Donna ran the beach area at the Richwood Park, (back in the day). He was a founding member of NUAC and had spent many hours volunteering at Springenfest. John loved his kids and grandkids, when his kids were younger, he helped with Baseball for Boys and Softball for Girls. Whatever activity they were doing, he was involved. When his grandkids arrived, he had a new set of priorities, John was very proud of all his grandchildren. Following retirement from the post office, John continued to help others as a van driver for the Union County Veterans Organization. Surviving are his children, Mike (Deana) Adams of Richwood and Stacy (James) Paul of Marysville Grandchildren, Elizabeth Paul, Sarah Paul, Nicholas Paul, Emily Adams and Liam Adams Siblings, Pat Daymude of Ashley, Becky (Jerry) Whitaker of Marysville and Candy Matney of Monroe, Michigan Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095 and The Marine Corps. Friends may call Tuesday June 3, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the North Union Local School District (to help those in need with lunch expenses), please put John and Donna Adams in the memo line Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Price Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Pat Hamilton Sebring, Florida Sun, May 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM So sorry to hear this. Prayers and sympathy. Mike and Pat Hamilton #2 from: Pat   Sun, May 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM To the best brother a girl could ever want #3 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy  Richwood Sun, May 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM Tom and I are so very sorry to hear of John's loss.   I was the one who hired John as a driver for the Union County Veterans Service Office and he graduated with my oldest sister.   My heart goes out to you all.   #4 from: Terry Hardin   Sun, May 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM So sorry for this tragic loss. John served so many in many different ways, especially supporting Donna as she bravely battled cancer. Prayers for family and many beautiful memories as time passes. #5 from: Terry and Barb Kemp   Sun, May 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM So sorry to hear of John’s passing.  He was one hell,of a football player and him and my brother Jeff were good friends.  RIP dear John #6 from: Pam Siler Sylvania, Ohio Sun, May 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM I’m deeply sadden.  I’m deeply sadden by the loss of both, Donna and John.   I hope you all find comfort and peace in your memories. #7 from: Carole Greene Richwood Sun, May 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM John and Donna's family: you have my deepest sympathy.  I graduated with them in 1964.I was saddened by thier passing. #8 from: Rona Penix   Mon, May 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM So sorry to hear of John’s passing!My thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏God be with your family. #9 from: Ron Murdock Galena Ohio Mon, May 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM Although John was a year ahead of me in high school he was a great friend.  He was also a talented football player.  His playbook for the Richwood Tigers was in the name of BJ Stump, (Big John Stump) because he was as hard to  move as a tree stump. Before he served his community, John  served his country as a radioman in the United States Marine Corps.  He was a wonderful friend and  a great man. My condolences to his family. #10 from: Richard Gill Littleton CO Mon, May 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM John & Donna were in the same class at Richwood  H.S.  I feel for the children of them for this tragedy happening to both so close together.  I will miss them.  They were people that gave a lot to to others and could be counted on.   #11 from: Tom Glosser Southport, North Carolina Mon, May 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM Sorry to read of John & Donna's passing.  I remember them from high school. #12 from: Ted and Betty Troesch Richwood,ohio Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM Sorry to hear of the loss of John an Donna . They were very special to a lot of people!  Prayers for the families!

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