John Martin Kichler “Johnny”, 84, a resident of Elberta passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He retired from Gulf Power after 42 years then went to work on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Kichler and daughter, Karen Linton. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vermell Kichler; daughters, Debra Kaiser and Donna Kichler; sons, Kevin and Marty Kichler; sister, Katherine O’Gwynn; brother, David Kichler; grandchildren, Kelly Kaiser, Jon Kichler, Kyle Kichler, Nichole Meadows, Julia Sawyer, Kimberly Kichler, Kara Kichler, Kaitlyn Kichler, Cari Gaona; 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church, Elberta. Interment to follow at Prince of Peace Cemetery, Elberta.