William "Bill" M. Johns

William Martin Johns, 81, of Port Clinton, Ohio, formerly of Findlay, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.

He was born November 6, 1944, in Fremont, Ohio, to Harry and Mary (Smith) Johns. Bill married Rebecca “Becky” Smith on September 25, 1982, and they shared 44 years of marriage.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a past president of the Hancock County Home Builders Association and served as Commodore of Nugents Canal Yacht Club in 2022 and 2025. He also attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia.

Bill enjoyed working with his hands and building houses. He especially loved relaxing in Key West and Big Pine Key, Florida, often enjoying a cocktail along the way. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Florida.

Those left to cherish Bill’s memory include his wife of 44 years, Becky Johns; his children, Tom Zentmeyer of Saint Martin, Terry (Andrea) Zentmeyer of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Michele (David) Caniglia of Las Vegas, Nevada; his grandchildren, Kevin (Maddie) Zentmeyer and Kyle Zentmeyer, both of Morristown, Tennessee, and Gavin Caniglia and Ashton Caniglia, both of Las Vegas; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey, and Finn Zentmeyer of Morristown, Tennessee; nieces, Misi (Eric) Bickel and their children, Ian and Andrew, and Courtney Smith; nephews, Cyrus (Rusty) Rua and Ben Smith; and his cousin, Bill Johns of Findlay.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Johns.

Friends and family may visit from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18974 OH-12, Arcadia, OH 44804. Bill’s funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Jacinda Jones officiating. A blue gavel ceremony will be held, and military honors will be rendered by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Bill and his family.