John D. McClellan, 78 of Wheatfield, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1947 in Vincennes, Indiana, to Donald and Elizabeth (Egloff) McClellan. John retired as a purchasing manager from Sloan Valve. He was an avid sports fan, cheering for his favorite teams, the Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox, Bears, and Notre Dame Football. John enjoyed caring for his yard and helping around the house, but usually you would find him on the greenest grass around playing his favorite sport, golf. His passion for golf provided many friendships and trips to numerous courses. When he finished golfing, he loved spending time with his family.
On June 7, 1969, John married Betty Stephens who survives along with their daughters, Debra (Dave) Abbott, Kimberly (Eric) Kellams, Colleen (Daniel) Ciecierski, and Erin (Isidro) McClellan; 10 grandchildren, Kamryn, Haley, Kevin, Karly, David, Bailey, Randy, Lane, Kailyn, and Addison; 3 great grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Brynlee, and Caiden; and his siblings, Fr. Keith “Michael” McClellan and Kathryn (John) Hollahan. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kelly McClellan.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service at the funeral home on Monday, July 28th at 11:00 AM and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northwestern Cancer Center.
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John will be missed this August at our Galena golf trip. I looked forward to seeing, golfing, and visiting with John every year at my Galena house. He was such a nice person, and loved his family. We had in common a love of golf and taking care of our yards and property. Rest in peace, and know you will be missed. -Jerry Hartje
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours. -Bobbie Dee Spaet
