John Clery Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Clery Jr. of Jasper, Indiana, whose life came to an end on April 26, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Clery Jr. to show support.
As we bid John farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Sr. "Pat" Clery and Frances Clery (Lampert); and his brother Michael Clery. He is survived by: his siblings, Mark Clery of Jasper, IN, Marilyn Brinkman (Jim Goepfrich) of Ferdinand, IN, Donna M. Smith (Mark) of Tipton, IN, Joan Maxwell (John) of Louden, TN and Denise Merkel (Mike) of Dubois, IN. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (950 Church Ave, Jasper, IN 47546). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at the Fairview Cemetery (1020 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul.
