John Weller Besselman, 41, of Westerville, Ohio, formally of Fair Haven, died unexpectedly February 28, 2022. John was born July 28, 1980 in Lexington, Kentucky.
He is preceded in death by his father Lawrence Besselman. He is survived by his mother Celia Besselman; brother Stephen (Heather); nephews, Keaton, Noah, Parker and Rhys; aunts and uncles; and many cousins.
John attended Fair Haven Schools and Rumson-Fair Haven High School. He graduated from Westerville South High School in 1999. He worked for many years at The Alpha Group in Delaware, Ohio.
John will be remembered for his kind heart and infectious smile. He was a lover of animals, fishing, video games, movies, traveling, going out to eat, and all things related to fire fighting. A memorial service was held March 26, 2022 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Worthington, Ohio. Donations can be made to Canine Companions North Central Training Center, 7480 New Albany-Condit Road, New Albany, Ohio, 43054 or to The Alpha Group, 1000 Alpha Drive, Delaware, Ohio, 43015.
The article originally appeared in the June 9 – 15, 2022 print edition of The Two River Times.
