Jon A. Lind, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.
He was born December 15, 1947 in Glen Cove, New York to Albert and Mary (Clark) Lind. Jon’s younger years were split between New York and Florida. It was in Florida that he discovered his true love – the ocean. He later owned and lived on a yacht.
Jon married Barbara Meistrell. They later divorced but remained friends.
He owned and operated a recording studio in Florida, then worked for a charter boat company in the Caribbean and later at a boating magazine. Before retirement, he worked at a Jaguar dealership in Sarasota, Florida. In 2013, Jon relocated to St. Joseph to be near family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include stepchildren, Christine Tuell (Scott), Sabra Rettmen (Zeke), Alexandria Miller, Laura Soroka, and Elizabeth Reinhold (Bob); five step-grandchildren; several siblings; and his former wife, Barbara.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Jon’s ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date.
