John Francis Gladieux, 81, Bourbon, died unexpectedly at 6:03 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

He was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Gleisdorf, Stiermark, Austria. On April 10, 1966, he married Luella Hershberger, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, John Jr. (Monica) Gladieux, Bremen, Deborah Ann (Rashid) Naqvi, West Palm Beach, Fla., Jason (Fonda) Gladieux, Bourbon, and Tim Gladieux, Bourbon; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and brother, Willie Buchgraber.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.