John McClelland
John “Jack” McClelland, 77, of the Village of Meridian passed over to Heaven Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice from complications after hip surgery.
Born June 19, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Gardiner E. and Esther (Beneigh) McClelland.
Jack graduated from Butler High School in 1962. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and was part of one of the best intramural basketball teams in U.C. history.
He was a metallurgical engineer, and worked at Armco for 38 years in various managerial roles in quality, safety and operations. He is often remembered by former Armco employees as the guy who wore the “safari hat” and was liked by all who knew him.
He was a huge sports fan and Steelers season ticket holder, attending many games, even when Mark Malone was quarterback. He also enjoyed playing golf with his friends and participated in many different golf leagues as well as “tea time” at W. Rick's during the offseason.
He valued his friends and family, and spent many weekends at Camp 8 Point, making his world famous Manhattans.
He was a member of the Slovak Club and enjoyed dancing with The Golden Oldies at Tanglewood and at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall. He also loved his cats, Samee and Tuxee.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Carol (Gryback) McClelland; and his brother, Richard “Dick” McClelland.
Jack is survived by his wife, Judith (Klein) McClelland; two children, Monica (Rich) Reges and Matt (Rana) McClelland; three grandchildren, Rhiannon, Hayden and Ian; his sister, Joan (Ed) Douglass; and his brother-in-law, Bill Klein.
Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
MCCLELLAND — Friends of John “Jack” McClelland, who died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, are invited to a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, to be held at St. Conrad Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.
In lieu of flowers, please let your family and loved ones know that you love them and spend extra time with them. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to Butler Humane Society-Cat Addition, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.
