September 15, 1935 – June 23, 2019
John C. Pashak, Jr., Noblesville, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 23, 2019, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
John was born September 15, 1935, in Bay County, Mich., home of his parents, the late John Sr. and Elsie (Mattis) Pashak.
On September 15, 1962, at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Logansport, he was married to Judith Obenchain Pashak, who survives.
A 1954 graduate of TL Handy High School in Bay City, Mich., John went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1963.
For 28 years, John worked as a psychiatric attendant at the Logansport State Hospital.
He was the former co-owner of the Indiana Beach Taco stand in Monticello, a family-owned operation that had earned notoriety as the “best tacos” ever.
John attended Destiny Church in Fishers. He was an avid Purdue, Colts and Cubs fan.
Surviving with his wife of 56 years are three children, Jeff (Kelli) Pashak, Tallahassee, Fla., Deb (Paul) Widner, Nappanee, and Nan (John) Biehle, Noblesville; one sister, Judy Smith, Auburn, Mich.; and four grandchildren, Chris Widner, Brendan Widner, Michelle Biehle and Annamarie Biehle.
He was preceded in death by one son, David John Pashak; one granddaughter, Lindsay Michelle Widner; and two sisters, Jean Alvesteffer and Elsie Filcek.
A funeral service celebrating John’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27 at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport. Friends were received on Wednesday in the funeral chapel.
Burial with full military honors will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.
You may share memories and condolences on John’s Tribute Wall at fisherfuneralchapel.com
Arrangements
Service: 10 a.m., June 27
Location: Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport
Condolences: fisherfuneralchapel.com