John Charles Bastar, 70, of Shawano, died on Friday, March 13, 2015, in Appleton.
John was born on Oct. 14, 1944, in Shawano to the late Hilbert and Hattie (Melendy) Bastar. On Dec. 31, 1966, John married Peggy Ainsworth and together they raised five children. John had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved dogs and horses and enjoyed painting, sketching, wood-working, hunting and fishing. However, John’s true passion was his family, especially his grandkids. John was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano, the former owner and operator of the Ye Olde Print Shoppe, and a former member of the Shawano Jaycees.
John is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; five children, Jennifer (Paul) Parrott, Jayson (Amy) Bastar, Johanna (Jody) Schoen, Jessica (Matt) Knitter, Janalee (Jason) Krueger; 20 grandchildren, Robert, Katilynn, David, Pauline, Amanda, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Emilee, Jordon, Anna Marie, Mollie, Hattie, William, Johnathan, Aubrey, Aiden, Angellena, Lauren, Morgan and Max; three great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Myla and Haylee. John is further survived by two sisters, Mary Ellen (William) Wagner and Barbara (Greg) Babcock, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Theresa Joy.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with the Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to the family would be appreciated.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.