John Bryan Theodore

John Bryan Theodore of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Over the years, Bryan faced multiple serious health challenges and persevered through them with faith, courage and resolve. It was said by those who knew him that he had more lives than most cats.

Bryan was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 19, 1959 to George Peter and Nancy Carole Theodore (Golden). Upon graduating from Morton Senior High School in 1977, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate from 1977 to 1980. After honorable discharge from the Navy, Bryan held sales positions for several tech companies before owning and managing his own IT company in downtown Chicago, ProITCo. Bryan enjoyed cooking and had a keen liking for giardiniera, sardines, spicy foods and Peanut M&M’s. He lovingly tended to his vegetable gardens and was an avid fisherman with a deep love for aquatic life. Bryan was a very creative person who was gifted in singing, woodworking, drawing, cooking and playing guitar. Bryan will be deeply missed by family members and lifelong friends who appreciated his gentle nature and unflagging sense of humor.

Bryan is survived by daughter Kaitlyn Doan (Justin), son George Theodore (Maria), stepsons Jay August and Jess August (Kelly), stepdaughter Kasey Wade (Robert Biegun), past wife and longtime friend Brenda Theodore, grandchildren Jace, Raegan and Ezra Doan and Nora August, sister Tamera Theodore (Beth Ellis), brothers George Brady Theodore (Loree) and Michael Brent Theodore (Misty), sister-in-law Bonnie O’Connor (Tim) and brother-in-law William Van Kley (Colleen). He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Carole Theodore.

A memorial visitation will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Private interment will be on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.

For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit the online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.