John M. McCashen

August 12, 1943 - August 25, 2021

BLISSFIELD – John M. McCashen, 78 of Blissfield, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital lovingly surrounded by his family. John was born to Merle and Marian (Koch) McCashen in Effingham, Illinois, on August 12, 1943. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School in Bluffton, Indiana. On March 28, 1964 he married the love of his life, Nancy Meffley. John was a generous, kind, fun-loving husband, father, papa, and friend. He enjoyed golf, camping, playing cards, the Detroit Tigers, and traveling. He was always eager to lend a helping hand. He was a member of Solid Rock Church in Blissfield. An astute businessman, he owned and operated McCashen’s Dime Store in Blissfield from 1965 to 1981. He then bought Crown Gift House Hallmark Store in Adrian, MI, which he owned until 1996. John is survived by his wife Nancy of 57 years, a daughter, Debbie (Mike) Parcha of Elbert, Colorado, son Kyle (Kelly) McCashen of Bryan, OH, and son Steve McCashen of Manchester, MI. Additionally, John has twelve grandchildren, Christan, Joshua (Seana), Grayden (Amy), John (Rebecca), Lora (Hunter), Emma (Lawrence), Andrew (Violet), Chloe, Lydia, Keegan, Micah, and Caleb, and three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Logan, and Jack. Funeral Services for John will take place on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield. Visitation will take place on Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until the time of the service. Private burial will take place at Pleasant View Cemetery, Blissfield at a later date. The family suggests that memorial contributions to honor John’s memory be made to The Solid Rock Church in Blissfield. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.