John Williams Mohler, Sr., 74, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on February 23, 2017in St. Leonard, MD. Johnny was born on June 13, 1942, in Prince Frederick, MD to parents William D. Mohler and Ailene Williams Mohler in the old Calvert County hospital, which is now the location of the Calvert County Sherriff’s office.

In March of 1961, Johnny enlisted in the Navy, attended radioman’s school and then served aboard the USS Randolph. During his tour on the Randolph, Johnny was present for much of the Cuban missile crisis and participated in the recovery of Major John Glenn, USMC, after his first orbital flight. He was very involved in the hobby of metal detecting, loved researching the history of Calvert County, and was very passionate about the Corvettes he owned throughout his life.

Johnny was a lifelong Calvert County resident. He was a charter member of the 2nd District Volunteer Rescue Squad, Prince Frederick, MD. Throughout his years with the squad, Johnny served in many capacities, such as president, chief, and on the board of directors. He was also a charter member of the Optimist of Calvert. In the final years of his life, Johnny served as chairman of the Craig Kontra for Sherriff campaign, a cause about which he was very passionate.

Surrounded by his family and friends, Johnny passed away peacefully on February 23, 2017. He was predeceased by his mother Ailene W. Hutchins and his step-father, T. Reid Hutchins. Johnny is survived by his son John Mohler, Jr., grandson Page Mohler and his wife Amanda, great grandson Xander Mohler, brothers Phillip (Caroyln) and David (Karen) Mohler, and sister Ann (Dale) Norfolk.

The family will receive relatives and friends at RAUSCH Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD, from 10-11 AM on Friday, March 3. A memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Contributions in Johnny’s name may be made to the 2nd district Volunteer Rescue Squad, Prince Frederick, MD.