John was born September 14, 1948 to Henry F. X. and Marjorie J. ‘Ward’ Stein of Kansas City, MO. After high school graduation, John attended Wentworth Military Academy where he received his Associates Degree. He then enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy for almost 4 years, during the Vietnam War. John married Diana Berry on May 29, 1971 in St. Joseph, FL. He worked as a welder and in industrial maintenance. John’s greatest influence in his life was his Grampa Ward, who took him everywhere and taught him about life.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Diana; his three children, Dawn Norush (Doug), Cliff “Buddy” Stein (Angela) and Myron E. Stein; 6 grandchildren, Douglas, David, Christia, Aaron, Xavier and Natasha; two sisters, Julia M. Dove and Marjorie A. Blasche; a sister-in-law, Eileen Ortagus (Ed); also other family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; and a great-grandson, Huxlee Norush.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Serenity Hospice and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.
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