To John's extended family, particularly Ed and Donnie who I also knew from either NHS, Marian College, or both:

Learning about John' passing this week hit hard yet I know it will leave an even greater void for each of you. We were classmates and friends in high school, and our friendship morphed during college years.

As alums, our paths crossed several times in later years when we were each involved in reunion planning activities: in the early 90s, and most recently on the occasion of a homecoming football game at Marian.

John volunteered to oversee one of our major HS reunion planning committees in the early 90s. I remember

him carrying around a massive shoulder bag containing the then current version of what we all now know as a mobile phone...if memory serves me, Debbie was expecting one of their sons at the time (maybe their first son???) and John did NOT want to miss any urgent communication from Debbie while attending our planning meetings.

John had high hopes that someday our Northwest High School class of 1972 might even celebrate by going on a cruise together on the occasion of a future reunion. To date, I've not yet gone on a cruise so I will always remember John's lofty vision for our class.

John, I will treasure and never forget your kindness, support and friendship to me, particularly during what was an intense and complicated transition year @ Marian in 1972-1973. May you rest well, and may your many friends and your wonderful family-- who figuratively 'overflowed' the neighborhood of St. Stephens this morning-- find comfort in their own memories of you.

Patti Paquin Cavanaugh

Debbie,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. May you find comfort in all the great memories you shared as a family, and may those memories comfort you at this most difficult time. John sounds like he lived his life to the fullest, and had a passion for many hobbies. He is with his heavenly Father now. May he rest in eternal peace.

Mike Roelle

Bob, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your brother. My sincere sympathies for your loss. May John rest in peace.

John was a character. We had almost an instant bond. It always seem John and I were perfectly content just chilling, although we had many common interest. He will be greatly missed. So sorry for you, Debbie, and all the family. He was loved and he loved his family.

We are so sorry to hear this news. We met John through Jake and they went with us to Father-son-camp out. He was a wonderful man a great musician! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Donna Burton

Debbie, Ellie and I are saddened to hear of John’s passing. We both have so many great memories of working with John in dentistry and especially with me the golf trips and “smoking my meat”. He was talented in so many ways. If I needed a laugh John could make it happen. He will be missed. We are out of country and unfortunately will miss the visitation. Our thoughts and prayers to you and the boys.

Our family traveled to Florida every year for Spring Break with John and Debbie and the boys. We spent a lot of time on the Pier fishing and we bonded over gourmet cooking. John will be greatly missed.

My name is Kay Noell, I am Pj's sister, but also John's highschool classmate. John was a good man and will be missed. Please take comfort in the life that was lived and the joy you had. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

John's family and friends our in our thoughts and prayers. I remember John and his brothers from teaching at Northwest HS in the 70's. Wonderful family and have nothing but great memories of those Space Pioneer days. Don Thompson

Debbie, Joseph, Jacob, and Daniel , Pam and I are keeping all of you and the others in your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Johnny was a special person in all aspects of his life. He will be missed and we all can take comfort in remembering the special times he provided for all of us. Sincerely , Johnny and Pam Blazic

Memory Eternal for John. My name is Virginia Simpson and I was a close friend of John’s mother Mary. I came to Indianapolis many times from Toronto for conventions, both for church and Macedonian conventions and stayed at Mary’s house. Oh how proud she was of all her sons and their families. Bog do go Prosti. ☦️

Not only was he an amazing dentist, friend, husband and father. He is the reason I am alive today. I will be forever grateful.

My sister and I send our deepest condolences to John’s family. Many memories of their family going with our family to our Grandfather’s farm when we were young. Fun times fishing and swimming in the Big Walnut Creek. The families going to Westlake together etc. Lots of fun memories when we were young. May John’s memory be a blessing. Memory Eternal.

Karin Inkoff-Holman & Elaine Inkoff-Scott

So very sad to hear of John's passing. All though we haven't kept in touch, I think about the Indianapolis cousins all the time. Our heartfelt condolences to Debbie and family and to Ed, Don, Bob and their families. Love Linda & Ed

my heart breaks for all of you who loved John. I always left his office with a smile(who does that) for 30 years. A man who wore many hats and did them well. I will miss his smile and upbeat persona. And he convinced me to like Nitrous oxide!

Debbie, we are so very sorry for both you and your family's loss. Both Steve and I enjoyed our many conversations with John throughout the years. We especially loved hearing about your love story. He adored you so much. We will miss John's smiling face at WRYC and miss his great musical talents. RIP John! You are greatly missed by many!

So very sorry to hear of John's passing. Thought and prayers to Debbie and his extended family. John was always a friendly face to see and he will be missed dearly.

So sad to hear of John’s passing. He was always a comforting dentist for this ‘white knuckle’, nervous patient. I will continue to maintain his ‘personal art gallery’ of work in my mouth as best I can. My condolences to you Debbie and your sons. I hope you find comfort in happy memories of your life with John.

Oh Debbie! I'm surprised and so sad to hear of Johns passing. I've counted John as a friend since the Marian days (and I'll never forget his performance of Elvin Bishop's 'Fishin' at the Perk). I've missed you both since John retired. John was funny, sweet, loving, and I'll remember him with laughter and love! My condolences to you and your sons, as well as Eddie and his brothers - God bless the Klemen family.

Alicia and I were surprised and saddened to learn of our neighbor John's death. John was such a talented and friendly guy as a neighbor, friend, and dentist. It has been a pleasure seeing the Klemen Family grow and prosper over the decades we've lived down the street from them. John will be sorely missed within our little riverside paradise. Jeff Rasley

I am very saddened to hear about John's passing. He always had a kind word and a big hug for me. I will miss him calling me Kellovich among other things. Rest in Peace my friend.

My sincerest condolences to Debbie and family. John was a one-of-a-kind guy, a family friend I've known for most of my life and the best dentist around! He will be missed by everyone!

Debbie, we are all so sorry. John was so full of talent, life and love. You and the boys made his life so rich.

Our family is very spread out, but imagine that we are all there with you, offering love and support while you heal.

Love, Cae and Mike, Uncle Tom, Lois and Dave, and Sam and Marja

I will.MISS you and I really enjoyed watching you play, you had so much fun and made people happy. I remember you & Debbie invited us to the Boat House for a 4th of July party.thatt was alot of fun.

You are.now a member of Rock & Roll heaven