John Richard VanDeMark, 69 years of age died suddenly January 23 in Snowmass, CO doing what he loved. He had retired from Ashland Chemical Co. after over 40 years and had been spending his time living life to the fullest. Native of New Bremen, OH and graduate of the Ohio State University. John was a loving husband and father. Friend to many, stranger to none. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Jacob Newton VanDeMark and Dolores (Kunk) VanDeMark.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Marie, daughter, Lindsey VanDeMark, son, Joshua VanDeMark, and siblings, Carol Turner (John), Connie Thomas (John) and Joyce Lambert (Tony); nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, January 31, 2022 at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, IN. A rosary service will take place at 7:15 pm on Monday evening at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Albany with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Expressions of sympathy to: St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net.