John was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Lillian Young and John W. Steller, on January 9, 1939.
He attended Vassar College, and he served in the Army.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his son, Kevin Steller.
John is survived by his wife, Ann Flynn; his sons, Timothy Steller and Christopher Steller, daughter Lisa Steller; grandchildren, Camden, Colin, Liam, and Quinn; and his sister, Shirley Phillips.