Justi Wib Justi, age 91, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at home in Wesley Glen Retirement Center. He was predeceased by his parents Cora and Henry Justi. He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, June Justi; children, Lee Justi and Mary (Bill) Sheppard; one grandson, Joey Fernandes; many nieces and nephews. Wib was a graduate of Berlin Heights High School and The Ohio State University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II on Saipan and Guam. Serving as the Director of Youth Activities with the National Grange for 18 years, Wib found his life calling. He remained active with international youth exchange programs and was responsible for placing 1,918 young people in homes throughout the USA. He was elected to the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame and the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame. Wib remained active in the 50 Year Club of the Ohio State Fair (a past president), 4-H, National Junior Horticultural Association, and the Ohio Junior Horticultural Association. He worked as a courier for State Savings Bank. Wib was a member of West Berlin Presbyterian Church. A private family graveside gathering will be held at a later date in North Jackson, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Grange for future youth exchange programs at National Grange Headquarters, 1616 H Street NW, Washington DC 20006. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.
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Our memories of Wib remain especially vivid. We will always be connected through the Grange.
Regards to his family. We have moved from NJ to PA. Our memories came with us.
John and Laura Malmquist
Friend
March 23, 2019
I remember so well being in your home, especially when Mary and I were in elementary school together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and Im so glad I knew your Dad.
Christine Shumway Mortine
Friend
March 22, 2019
June,
I was so sorry to hear about Wib passing away. He always brightened my day when he called into the office. I will miss him as much as everyone in the office here at US Heating & Air Conditioning.
Bev
April 21, 2014
There are some people that should just live forever. Wib was one. He connected our family with a German exchange student in 1954 and we have remained friends. Thank you for that connection. Will always remember him for that. Candy Black Smith
April 14, 2014
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Wibs passing. We have a lot of great memories of working with Wib at the Ohio State Fairgrounds for OJHA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always remember that it is never "goodbye"...it's " I'll see you later". You will see him again...that is God's promise to us. And we all know God never breaks His promises.
JoAnn and Ron Baumgartner
April 12, 2014
Dear Mary, I will always remember my days as a young girl playing in your house and your wonderful, sweet parents. My thoughts are with you and your whole family.
Christine Shumway Mortine
April 2, 2014
Mary,
I'm so sad to hear of your father's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers.
Jaynie Pleasant
April 2, 2014
I was just thinking about Wib last week and wondering about him. He was a true Grange friend, and I wish he had been Ohio State Grange master. Keith D. Ashley, Head Deputy Master of W.Va. State Grange
April 1, 2014
I am so blessed to have been a part of this family. Wib would call me D2! If it weren't for this family, I wouldn't have my family today! LOVE YOU ALL!
April 1, 2014
June and family ,
Wib will always hold a very special place in our hearts. May God wrap his as around your family . Wib is with so many great Grangers...god be with you until we meet again.
Roger and Melanie Bostwick Family
Delves and Jeanne Steffey
Melanie Bostwick
March 31, 2014
So sad to learn of Wib's passing. I was privileged to have worked with him and June 50+ years ago at Grange Headquarters. A very special friend. My prayers and hugs to you, June.
Arnette Welsh
March 31, 2014
Mary sorry to hear the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
James Cummins
March 31, 2014
So sorry to hear of Wib's passing. He was the sweetest Granger and and inspiration to many!!Have peace and Joy in Jesus. Beth Hicks
March 31, 2014
To the family --our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. The Espenshade family of Elizabethtown Area Grange #2076.
Charlene Espenshade
March 31, 2014
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today.Thank YOU for your service,Wib."Those Caissons will keep rolling along"..and Semper Fi.
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
March 30, 2014
Our special thoughts are with June and the family. Wib was an inspiration to all and a friend. Our connection was through the Grange
and the student exchange program he developed.
We are sorry for your loss.
Laura and John Malmquist
March 29, 2014
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