John E. Storrjohann, Jr.

John E. Storrjohann, Jr., 64 of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on January 24, 1959 in Granite City, Illinois. 

John married Kathy L. Sweitzer on September 5, 2003 in Auburn.  Kathy resides in Auburn.

He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1977 until 1981. 

Over the years John had worked for the Auburn Foundry, Metal Technologies and OmniSource all in Auburn.  He was a member of the Auburn American Legion Post 97 and the Auburn Moose Lodge.  Many would know him from his days as working as a bouncer at the 4 Crowns bar in Auburn.  John loved riding his Harley.  He was a papa to all and will be greatly missed!     

Survivors include:

His wife; Kathy Storrjohann of Auburn.

Son; Josh Storrjohann of Angola.

Son and daughter-in-law; Ryan and Erica Storrjohann of Waterloo.

Son; Cederick Cobbins of Auburn.

Son; Dennis Marshall of Auburn.

Daughter; Jessica Sweitzer of Auburn.

Daughter; Bobbi and Joe Freeman of Kendallville.

Eight grandchildren; Peyton Harli Storrjohann, Braiden Storrjohann, Jasper Hatton, Bryant, Jasmine, Madalin, Shylee, Rylan and grandson Storrjohann on the way.

Brother and sister-in-law; Steve and Sara Vallance of Garrett.

Brother and sister-in-law; Mike and Beth Vallance of Redbud, Oregon.

Sister; Terri Lanning of Florida.

Sister; Chris Siminiac of Angola.

Sister and brother-in-law; Sally and Jeff Hamilton of Auburn.

Sister; Roseanna McKenzie of England.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; Paul Vallance.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn.

A memorial service will be held immediately following the gathering at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Bo McKie officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow the memorial service at the Waterloo Cemetery.

A celebration of John’s life will follow the committal at the cemetery at the Auburn Moose Lodge.

Memorial Donations may be given to the Connie McAlister Breast Cancer Foundation, 0635 CR 9A, Hudson, Indiana 46747.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Homes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.