John “JC” Clery Jr., 74, Jasper

John “JC” Clery Jr., 74, of Jasper, passed away with his family by his side at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana.

John was born in Jasper on April 5, 1952, to John Sr. “Pat” and Frances (Lampert) Clery. 

John enjoyed life to the fullest, surrounded by friends and family and always bringing a smile to everyone’s face.

John graduated from Jasper High School in 1970 and received a business degree from Indiana University in 1976.

During his career, he lived and worked in Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky. His places of employment included, but were not limited to, Jasper Engines and Transmission, Mattress Warehouse, Mattress Unlimited, and Video Tech. He was well known and respected for his attention to detail.

John was an avid sports fan, following many teams, but especially the Pacers, Colts, Giants and especially his beloved Hoosiers and Jasper Wildcats. 

His love and knowledge of music, especially the Beatles, was known by all.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Vincent De Paul, and the Knights of Columbus.

John is survived by one brother, Mark Clery of Jasper; four sisters, Marilyn Brinkman, and friend, Jim Goepfrich, of Ferdinand, Donna M. (Mark) Smith of Tipton, Joan (John) Maxwell of Louden, Tenn., and Denise (Mike) Merkel of Dubois; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents and one brother, Michael Clery.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for John “JC” Clery Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with inurnment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.