The funeral for Adam Johs, Napoleon, ND will be Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Napoleon, ND. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Napoleon, ND. Burial will be at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Cemetery, Napoleon, ND.
Adam Johs son of John and Johanna (Schwartzenberger) Johs was born October 23, 1924 in rural Logan County where he grew up on the family farm, southwest of Napoleon, ND. He attended school in Weigel Township and graduated from Napoleon High School. He attended Ellendale Teachers College and taught school in Weigel Township for one year. Adam married Marcella (Sally) Hilzendeger on October 18, 1955 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Adam farmed and did carpenter work for 32 years. He was having problems which caused him to retire early. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, watching sports, listening to old time music and family, especially the grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and also a member of the Golden Age Club.
Adam died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Napoleon Care Center, Napoleon, ND. He was 87 years old.
Adam is survived by his wife, Sally of 56 years, Napoleon and four daughters; Jolene (Mike) Deichert, Wilton, ND, Colene Johs, Bismarck, ND, Darla (Alan) Solberg, Bismarck, ND, Marlinda (Mark) Jahner, Bismarck, ND; Grandchildren, Tana and Kelsey Solberg, Jaron Johs, Mathias Jahner. Step-Grandchildren: Lacey (Josh) Roberts, Misty (Cory) Benske, Michael and Breona Deichert and Step-Great Grandchildren: Tanner and Taylor Benske and Hudson and Hanley Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and four sisters. Share memories and sign online guest book at www.dahlstromfuneralservice.com. Dahlstrom Funeral Home of Napoleon, ND entrusted with arrangements.