1949
John
2023
John Michael Finnerty
October 19, 1949 — December 19, 2023
John Michael Finnerty, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1949 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Thomas J. Finnerty and Helen Beatrice (Clifton) Finnerty.
He graduated from Paul Schulte High school in Terre Haute, attended Indiana State University where he was a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking.
John began his career in banking as a teller at the First National Bank in Terre Haute. He served a number of years as a bank examiner for the State of Indiana. He stepped in as President of the bank in Sulphur Spring, IN. From there he built the bank into a three-bank group, First United Bank. Later the bank was purchased by First Merchants Bank where he continued to work as a compliance officer with the system until his retirement.
John loved the outdoors and traveled all over the US, including a month trek through Alaska. For many years he made an annual Fall trip to Glacier National Park. In the recent years he has limited his outdoor excursions to Summit Lake to see the eagles and other wildlife.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Bebe Finnerty.
Left to remember him are his brothers, Edward P. Finnerty of Iowa and Peter B. (Debbie) Finnerty of California; nieces, Jennifer (Jason) Turnbull, Kathleen (Josh) Riessen and Jessica (Mike) Monu; nephews, Brendan (Anna) and Casey (Melanie); as well as 5 great nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Middletown Historical Society at 529 Locust Street, Middletown, Indiana 47356 or the Middletown Library at 780 High Street, Middletown, Indiana 47356. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
You may express condolences or share a memory of John at www.ballardandsons.com
He graduated from Paul Schulte High school in Terre Haute, attended Indiana State University where he was a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking.
John began his career in banking as a teller at the First National Bank in Terre Haute. He served a number of years as a bank examiner for the State of Indiana. He stepped in as President of the bank in Sulphur Spring, IN. From there he built the bank into a three-bank group, First United Bank. Later the bank was purchased by First Merchants Bank where he continued to work as a compliance officer with the system until his retirement.
John loved the outdoors and traveled all over the US, including a month trek through Alaska. For many years he made an annual Fall trip to Glacier National Park. In the recent years he has limited his outdoor excursions to Summit Lake to see the eagles and other wildlife.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Bebe Finnerty.
Left to remember him are his brothers, Edward P. Finnerty of Iowa and Peter B. (Debbie) Finnerty of California; nieces, Jennifer (Jason) Turnbull, Kathleen (Josh) Riessen and Jessica (Mike) Monu; nephews, Brendan (Anna) and Casey (Melanie); as well as 5 great nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Middletown Historical Society at 529 Locust Street, Middletown, Indiana 47356 or the Middletown Library at 780 High Street, Middletown, Indiana 47356. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
You may express condolences or share a memory of John at www.ballardandsons.com
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