John A. Haefner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2015 at Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Columbus. He was born on November 17, 1931 in East Bristol to John and Laura (Kelly) Haefner. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service, he farmed in the Deansville area. He then worked as a ceramic tile setter for many years, well into his seventies. John loved his dogs and the great outdoors, whether hunting or fishing. He loved watching old western shows and western movies, keeping conversation to commercial breaks only. Survivors include his wife, Clarice, of Columbus; two daughters Karen (Jeff) Behling of McFarland and step daughter Rhonda (Ken) Zick of North Freedom; one step son, Richard (Dawn) Jones of Fall River; seven step grandchildren Melissa (Travis) Verbanic, Josh (Vickie) Jones, Carol Jones, Natasha and Preston Cook, Owen and Lilliana Jones; four great grandchildren Brittany & Gideon Verbanic and Sydney and RJ Drefke; two brothers Charles Haefner of Conover WI and Eugene (Dixie) Haefner of Marshall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Carol; four brothers Elmer, Leroy, Theodore and Orville. Graveside services were held at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Hillside Cemetery, Columbus with full military honors. Rev. Doug Dushack officiated.