Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Margaret (Timmers) Ranz. Devoted father of John Jr. (Jacquie), Robert (Mary Ann), David (Laura), Thomas (William Trent), and Michael; cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. After graduating from St. Xavier High School in 1942, John served his country, joining the U.S. Army and serving with the 5th Infantry during WWII. After the war, he returned to Cincinnati, graduating from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law. After many years in private practice, he served as the Hamilton County Municipal Court Administrator, as a Hamilton County Municipal Court Referee, and as a Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge. Passed away on March 30, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Visitation will be at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1443 Cedar Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 on Saturday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. immediately followed by Mass of the Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Xavier H.S., 600 N. Bend Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 or to Honor Flight Tri-State, 8627 Calumet Way, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com