John Charles Bastar, age 70 of Shawano, died on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Appleton. John was born on October 14, 1944 in Shawano to the late Hilbert and Hattie (Melendy) Bastar. On December 31, 1966, John married Peggy Ainsworth and together they raised five children. John had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved dogs and horses and enjoyed painting, sketching, wood-working, hunting, and fishing. However, John's true passion was his family, especially his grandkids. John was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano, the former owner and operator of the Ye Olde Print Shoppe, and a former member of the Shawano Jaycee's. John is survived by: his loving wife, Peggy; 5 children, Jennifer (Paul) Parrott, Jayson (Amy) Bastar, Johanna (Jody) Schoen, Jessica (Matt) Knitter, Janalee (Jason) Krueger; 20 grandchildren, Robert, Katilynn, David, Pauline, Amanda, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Emilee, Jordon, Anna Marie, Mollie, Hattie, William, Johnathan, Aubrey, Aiden, Angellena, Lauren, Morgan and Max; 3 great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Myla and Haylee. John is further survived by 2 sisters, Mary Ellen (William) Wagner and Barbara (Greg) Babcock and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter, Theresa Joy. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to the family would be appreciated. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com