John Ehlers

John R. “Jack” Ehlers, 79, of Maynard, Iowa, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his home.

Graveside Service: 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, with military honors by the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 Honor Guard of Maynard.
Inurnment: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard.
There will be no visitation.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard is assisting the family.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

John Ronald Ehlers was born March 22, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was adopted by Walter J. and Edna Alice (Hewitt) Ehlers. He grew up in Maynard and graduated from West Central High School. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged in 1967. After the service, he enrolled at Upper Iowa University, in Fayette, Iowa, where he was on the Dean’s List and received his Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1969, he married Gail Schrader and this union was blessed with two children, Jodi and Jason. Jack worked alongside his dad at Ehlers Blacksmith and Implement until he purchased the business from his parents. For many years Jack served on the Maynard City Council and Maynard Fire Department. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maynard, Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard and Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 Honor Guard of Maynard. Jack loved his dogs, pheasant and deer hunting and fishing for walleye on the Mississippi River.

Jack is survived by his daughter: Jodi Weiss of Hiawatha; son: Jason Ehlers (Micki Justice) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; grandson: Jordan Weiss (Carly Carter) of Florida; and granddaughter: Courtney Ehlers of South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents.