John M. Hapner, age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away March 29, 2023. A life resident of the area, he was born March 18, 1944 to the late Cletus and Mary (Lechlitner) Hapner. Preceded in death by his parents and wife, John is survived by his son Steven Hapner and daughter Lisa Frick. Services are private at the families request.