John P. Meehan age 61, of rural Portland passed away Saturday September 26, 2020 in the IU Jay County Hospital. He was born in Decatur on February 24, 1959 the son of George and Deloris (Butcher) Meehan. He was married on November 21, 1981 to Janie Castillo who survives. John had worked at Teledyne Portland Forge and Red Gold. He was a 1977 Jay County High School graduate and member of Portland Eagles Lodge and Ridgeville American Legion. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed riding with his friends.

Surviving are his wife Janie, two daughters Carrie Ulmer (husband Travis) of Woodburn, Indiana and Olivia Meehan of Columbus, Ohio, Two grandchildren Grant and Brooklyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Rosalind McAfee.

Funeral services will be Wednesday September 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lawndale Cemetery in Ridgeville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor. Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com