John Charles Magera passed away Monday April 5, 2021 in Sheridan, WY after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born to James S. Magera, Sr. and Colleen M. (Howard) Magera on December 30, 1967 in Havre, MT.

John loved to fish, which he learned from his Grandpa Chuck Howard. He also loved to ranch, ride horses and even learned to play guitar from his Grandpa John Magera. He was an excellent chef and enjoyed sharing his culinary talents whenever he could. He was also an amazing athlete, lettering in 3 sports all 4 years of high school. John was kind and compassionate to everyone he knew and had an infectious laugh that was hard to miss. John always put others before himself and was generous and caring.

John is survived by his parents, Jim and Colleen Magera of Sheridan, WY, Sisters Susan Magera of Missoula, MT and Shannon (Keith) Gilbert of Worley, ID, brothers Jim (Jody) Magera of Kansas City, MO and Chuck (Annie) Magera of Sheridan,WY. John was like a father to Jeremiah (Heather) Joyal and was “the best papa ever” to all their children. He was preceded in death by his nephew David M. Graham.

Funeral Mass for John will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Holy name Catholic Church at 2:00 pm with Father Glenn Whewell officiating.

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements

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