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John graduated from North High School in 1966. He worked in exterior home construction before he retired. John was a coin collector and classic car enthusiast. He also enjoyed learning about history and was an avid Star Trek fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Hayden; son, Brian (Megan) Beshear; step-grandchildren, Branden Redding and Bryan Oliver; brothers, Raymond (Jackie) Beshear and David (Joyce) Beshear; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Oates) Beshear; and brothers, William Beshear and Keith Beshear.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Bowersox officiating.
Entombment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
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