John Noah Oelkers Sr It is with a broken heart we announce the passing of our beloved "Johnny". He left us far too soon. "Johnny" was born on May 2, 1959, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and passed away suddenly in St. Petersburg on February 11, 2022. Johnny was employed by PAW Demolition, a demolition contractor in Port Richey, Fl, Pasco County. He was a heavy equipment operator and genuinely enjoyed his job, as well as his co-workers. He loved the ocean. It was in his soul. He loved to make people laugh! If he was in the room, you were going to be told a joke, or story, that always made the whole room laugh. He made the whole world cry laughing! Johnny is survived by his three beautiful children and grandchildren, whom he loved to the "MOON and BACK" and he was absolutely the proudest of. His son Noah Daniel Oelkers (Jessica), his grandson Noah Sutton Oelkers. His daughter Rainey Oelkers Angerosa (Nick) and two grandchildren, Brody Angerosa and Gracie Angerosa. His son John Noah Oelkers Jr (Cheyenne). His father, Wallace Wayne Oelkers Sr. preceded "Johnny" in death. He is survived by his loving mother, June Maud Ball, who he adored, loved, and took care of with his whole heart! Johnny is survived by one brother Wallace Wayne Oelkers Jr. (Susan). His niece Kaitlyn Oelkers Loshak (Andre), his nephew Christian Oelkers. Johnny is survived by one sister Sherry Oelkers Braumuller (John). His nephew Kyle McCarty and niece Megan McCarty. His step-niece Ashley Braumuller Carlson (Brian). Three loving stepchildren; Rachel Black, Sasha Nash (Robert), and Jennifer Grupico. He is also survived by many uncles, Aunts, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly!!!! Johnny was loved by so many and his big, kind, gentle giant heart will be missed by many! A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 26th, with visitation from 5-6 p.m. and a memorial service at 6 pm. Hodges Family Funeral Home 11441 Hwy 301, Dade City, Fl. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Autism Society of Florida P. O Box 677055 Orlando, Fl. 32867 Or [emailprotected] 407-207-3388 GRIEF I had my own notion of grief I thought it was a sad time That followed the death of someone you love. And you had to push through it To get to the other side. But Im learning there is no other side. There is no pushing through But rather, There is absorption. Adjustment. Acceptance. And grief is not something that you complete But rather you endure. Celebration of Life Service Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center Saturday, February 26, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525