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John Oda Obituary
JOHN ODA, 83, of Springfield, passed away at Springfield Regional Medical Center on Monday afternoon, April 23, 2024. He was born in Dayton on November 9, 1940, the son of the late Edward R. and Edith (Woosley) Oda. John retired from the Springfield City Schools following 30 years as an educator and administrator. He served as principal at Snowhill, Snyder Park and ultimately Emerson Elementary School. John was an avid, life-long golfer, playing at many area golf courses. He was an active member of his church community and loved the Lord. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Becky J. (Barnhart) Oda; children, Beth (Charlie) Patterson and Rob (Carrie) Oda; sister, Sylvia "Sis" (Lee) Stockslager; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alex Oda, Sarah (Cody) Blue, Kara (Josh) Gummel, and Kate Patterson; great grandson, Tommy Blue; and many nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A service in celebration of John's life will begin at 12:30 p.m. with Pastors Ken Winter and Craig Grammer presiding. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in John's memory to Heritage Fellowship Christian Church, 105 N. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, OH 45504. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com
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Bruce Brownlee
April 28, 2024
John brought a wonderful enthusiasm and youthful optimism to students and athletes at Tippecanoe Jr. High and High School, and leadership to the kids serving the Rec Youth Council in Tipp City. He was a thoroughly decent man of good character who encouraged us all.
Once, during a junior high gym class on boxing, I held the stop watch to time 1 minute matches. I misread the watch for the first two rounds, stopping them after 30 seconds. John questioned each, then I realized I had misread the watch and let him know. Instead of berating me, he winked and said "I though so", smiling. A good guy.
joyce gumbert
April 28, 2024
So saddened to hear this
Jim Wilson
April 27, 2024
John was one of my very best stops on the road of life. A really great guy who left many great gifts to many, Sympathy to Becky and his family. He touched many that he never knew, May he rest in peace. A life well lived.
Reed Sevitts
April 27, 2024
Rest in peace Coach.
Jo & Rollie Wilson
April 26, 2024
Remember many good evening with John in Bible Study. Rollie and Jo
Gary Sattler
April 26, 2024
I am sorry to hear this and wish to express my sympathies and love for the Oda family. John helped me in my early career to not let the small stuff bother and to stay focused on the what was best for students, staff and community. Thank You John.
Gary S.
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