John David Ohlandt

John David Ohlandt, 85, of James Island, South Carolina, husband of Pamela Aimar Ohlandt entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his home.

Johnny was born January 21, 1930, in Charleston, SC, a son of F. William Ohlandt and Estelle Burns Ohlandt. He worked in his family's grocery business, D.W. Ohlandt & Sons, before pursuing a career at SC DHEC, where he retired as regional solid waste consultant. He passionately pursued causes of conservation, and, during retirement, worked with Save the Light, Inc. to preserve the Morris Island Lighthouse, and continued efforts to conserve the natural beauty of James Island and its waterways. Johnny loved being on the water, and spent countless hours fishing and boating in and around Clark Sound.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, Pamela, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John D. Ohlandt, Jr. (Leigh) of James Island; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela O. Nelson (Al) of Barnwell, SC; four grandchildren: Cheryl N. Ford (Parker), J. David Ohlandt III (Melissa), Julie O. Renkas (Brock), and Cori A. Herring; and five great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Estelle O. Lassiter (Mack) of Mt. Pleasant; and a brother and sister-in-law, D. Henry Ohlandt (Beth) of Barnwell, SC.

He was predeceased by a brother, F. W. "Gunner" Ohlandt, Jr.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel. Interment, private.

Memorials may be made to Save the Light, Inc., PO Box 106, Folly Beach, SC 29439 or to the Lowcountry Open Land Trust, 43 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401.