John G. McKean, born March 3, 1945, in Marion, Iowa, to Allen B. and Evelyn McKean, passed away Dec. 9, 2025.
John was a 1963 graduate of Marion High School, where he was known for his sense of humor and athleticism on the basketball court, football field and track.
In 1968, John married Judy Lewis from Cedar Rapids. They eventually moved to Ely with their family and for 13 years owned and operated a Pepperidge Farm business. 
In 1985, the family moved to Texas, where they owned Texas Hydro Sports for 35 years on Cedar Creek Lake
John was preceded in death by his brother James McKean and nephew Jonathan Sean McKean.
He is survived by his wife Judy, son Derek McKean of Ft Worth, daughter Misty and her husband Michael Hoyt of Plano, granddaughter Rhylie Mullin, grandsons John Michael Hoyt, Aidan and Liam McKean as well as great-grandsons Xavier and Elijah Hoyt.
Since John loved nothing more than creating and passing on great stories, the family would most appreciate stories emailed to John.G.McKean@gmail.com. Better yet, send the family an email for an invite to services where you can deliver your stories in person.