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John Klinger Obituary
1954 - 2017
John Norbert Klinger, 62 passed on November 5, 2017 at St Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio after waging a courageous battle against COPD. John was a 1973 graduate of North High School in Columbus. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Beechwold Branch after 33 years as a letter carrier. He was a steward and trustee for many years in the NALC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert Francis and Mary Eloise (Schwendeman) Klinger and mother-in-law Mary Jane Mirasola. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Eileen (Mirasola) Klinger, sons Joseph Klinger of Gahanna and Ryan Klinger of Maumee; brother Reverend Charles F. Klinger of Westerville; sisters Joyce Klinger of Joliet, Illinois and Janet (Larry) Dowda of Lancaster, Ohio; father-in-law Gene Mirasola of Toronto, Ohio; brother-in-law Kevin (Tami) Mirasola of Houston, Texas; nephews, Phillip Dowda and Tony Mirasola and niece, Audrey Mirasola; Uncle Richard (Carolyn) Klinger of Cincinnati; Aunt Virginia Schwendeman of Beverly, Ohio and many cousins. John had an amazing savant like recall of sports history, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife and sons. The family expresses gratitude to the caregivers, physicians and nurses at St. Ann's with a special sincere thanks to ICU nurse extraordinaire "Cindy" who was a true angel of mercy. Friends may call 4 to 7 PM Thursday, November 9, 2017 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 10, 2017 at St Paul Catholic Church, 313 N. State St., Westerville. Rev. Fr. Charles Klinger Celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate in his memory to the American Lung Assoc. Remembrances may be shared at www.HillFuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Craig Cope
November 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him at USPS Beechwold for most of my career as a letter carrier.
My prayers and thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Cindy Moore
November 10, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. You are in our thought and prayers.
Sean, Cindy, Erin, Colleen Moore
November 10, 2017
Father Charlie and family, you are in our prayers.
Saint Charles football team
Mark Ginty
November 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during g this difficult time. The Ginty Family
Richard P
November 9, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the Klinger family.
Sue Klinger Goldberg
November 8, 2017
Dear Eileen, Joe, Ryan, Janet, Joyce and Charles, we send our deepest sympathies. I have such wonderful memories of Johnny as a teenager. My brother, Dave, and I would visit Aunt Eloise and Uncle Norbert and head out with Johnny to the back steps to see his pet turtle grab a few bites of lettuce. Johnny was one of our cool, older cousins, so of course we idolized him. I was so sorry to hear about his health struggles and have been keeping him in prayer, hoping and wishing for renewed health. Again, our deepest sympathies. God bless all of you.
Sister Wilma Ross
November 7, 2017
Prayers and sympathy on the death of your loved one from Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas Churches. John can now rest in the Peace and Love of his Risen Savior.
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Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Westerville220 South State Street, Westerville, OH 43081
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