Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John HERNER Obituary
Age 84, of Columbus, passed away at home Nov. 28, 2020, surrounded by loving family. John was a devoted husband,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather. For a complete obituary, visit Shaw-Davis.com. John's memorial service will
be online, Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm. Please
put youtube.gethsemane.org in your browser and click on
the Memorial Service for John Herner.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John HERNER
1 Entry
Frank Hatcher
December 6, 2020
John was my sixth grade teacher at Barrington Elementary in the early 60’s. He had a profound influence on my life and set the stage for my own life as an elementary teacher. I taught for 41 years in Upper Arlington and at Otterbein university after public school retirement. I wrote this poem about John .
An Icabod Crane sort of fellow
Crew cut, glasses and a smile.
A tall skeletal frame filling
Barely a rumpled suit.
Packing the arena for a lunchtime checker game
Or waiting in the four square line.
From him I learned gamesmanship,
An understanding presentation of
New Math’s stacks of cubes
And different bases, gave challenges,
Meaning and fun to math.
With a chuckle and a twinkling eye
While tuning us in to the latest tale
Of Andy and Opie,
Or Milo and his Tollbooth
He taught us to strive
For excellence and
Utilize our inner talents
A daily mischievous challenge
Just to earn the right to
“See ya ai ‘3’ “
Frank Hatcher
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in John HERNER's name
Memorial Events
for John HERNER
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John HERNER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
