John Francis Farmer of Strawberry Point

John Francis Farmer, 90, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday,
April 28, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. He was born on December 10, 1933, in
Strawberry Point, the son of Dewey James and Cepha (Steele) Farmer. He was raised in the Strawberry Point area
attending kindergarten through eighth grade at Cox Creek School District #9, the school house is now sitting on the
family farm and hosting family get togethers. John graduated from Strawberry Point High School. After graduation
John entered the United States Army serving in Alaska.

On June 6, 1964, John was united in marriage to Kathleen Brownell. To this union eight children were born. John
was a dairy farmer for 50 years, retiring in 1993, but continued to help on the farm. He also worked Mondays at the
Elkader Sale Barn in the ring for 30 years with his sister and brother-in-law. He was a member of the Strawberry
Point American Legion and Saint Mary Catholic Church in Strawberry Point.

When not tending to the family farm John enjoyed hunting and fishing. John was a master euchre player and taught
his children and grandchildren to enjoy this pastime. John’s pride and joy was his large family. Talking about his
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren always brought joy to his face.
Survivors include his eight children, Jay (Lori) Farmer of Strawberry Point, Jeff Farmer of Oelwein, Julie (Brad)
Andreae of Arlington, Jill (Mike) Ries of North Liberty, Jeanette (Bruce) Riniker of Winthrop, Janice (Doug) Martins
of Fairbank, Joe (Carrie) Farmer of Manchester, and Jerry (Lori) Farmer of Strawberry Point; 24 grandchildren,
Levi (Kenzie) Farmer, Emery (Cynthia) Farmer, Nicholas Farmer, Derek Farmer, Kyle (Paige) Andreae, Tyler
(Melita) Andreae, Hannah (Bradley) Ware, Abbey (Aiden) Ries, Lauren (Jarret) Ries, Megan Ries, Adam (Leah)
Riniker, Alex (Courtney) Riniker, Amanda (Chance) Cook, Alyssa (Kennie) Orr, Alexa Riniker, Garret Martins, Emily
Martins, Lydia Martins, Luke Farmer, Rebecca Farmer, Kaden Farmer, Shannon Farmer, and Kirsten Farmer;
seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Leonard of Elkader and Rita Larson of Elkader; and nieces and
nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Katie Farmer; sisters, Irma (Jim) Leonard, Cecil Ann
(Francis) Quinn, brother, Don (Mildred) Farmer, brothers -in-law, Irving Leonard and Don Larson.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com

Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Strawberry Point, Iowa, with Reverend John Haugen presiding.

Visitation: 3:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Friends may also call Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the church from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Inurnment: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, Cass Township Cemetery-Strawberry Point, Iowa