John J. Beier

John “Jack” J. Beier, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was the son of Urban and Mary (Hartman) Beier, born July 5, 1949 in Sandusky, OH. John was a 1967 graduate of Clyde High School. After high school in 1968, John enlisted in the United States Air Force until 1972 when he was last stationed at the Pentagon.

John married Ellen L. Grindstaff on April 29, 1983 at St. Casimir Church and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2024. John had various jobs that he developed different skills from. He was employed as a pipe fabricator, truck driver and a farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Eagles and the Moose. John enjoyed coaching sports and umpiring. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians and The Ohio State Buckeye’s Fan.

John is survived by his sons; Eric Beier, Newark, OH and Kevin (Macy) Beier, Fremont, OH; and his grandchildren, Maxwell and twins Addison and Jack.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Ellen Beier.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.

Services will follow visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Green Lawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH with military honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorials can be made in his honor to his grandchildren or the Special Olympics.

The family would like to thank Stein Hospice for their exceptional care during this difficult time.