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John Sturgis Obituary
Cincinnati - John E. "Jack" Sturgis went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2018 at the age of 77.
John was born June 5, 1940, in Cincinnati and attended Purcell High School. A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, John served in Vietnam. A plumber by trade, he enjoyed aviation and often flew small planes out of the Blue Ash Airport, and spent most of his life sharing his Christian faith with others.
Devoted father of the late Wendy Love (Beryl), Jenny Foley, Amy Lambert (Jay), Michael Sturgis (Jennifer). Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 22 at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 45428.
Please gather at the main cemetery office to process to the proper service site.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project of Cincinnati.
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Jim Goetzel
May 14, 2023
RIP cousin Jack, Jim Goetzel
Barbie Baldwin
May 22, 2018
Bro. Sturgis was our dear, dear friend. Oh, how I'd love to sit down and visit with him again! Looking forward to that glad reunion in heaven one day. My children and I visited the nursing home monthly to sing and minister the gospel to the residents; Bro Sturgis was our most faithful fan!! We would get caught up for hours after the service talking about the miracles of the Lord, most especially Our respective testimonies of how the Lord saved us from sin and the false doctrine of our youth. And I know I wasn't the only one with whom he shared the gospel !! If anyone had an ear and a minute, they were going to get a sermonette from our dear brother! It's been three years since we have moved from Cincinnati, and thus three years since I've seen him; but, without a doubt, I can still hear his signature cackle! I believe he'll be shocked to see all the souls he helped to win to the Lord over the years, just by sharing his simple testimony. Under conviction for his sin, he prayed Lord, save me like you did the thief on the cross. The Lord heard from heaven and gloriously saved his soul from a devil's hell!! If you knew Jack Sturgis, you knew he loved the Lord and longed to be with him in heaven. Praise the Lord, he's home now! Prayers and blessings to his family. Thank you for sharing your Dad with us. Much love from all the Baldwin family, Rev. Todd, Barbie, Hannah, Elisabeth and Isaiah
May 22, 2018
When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Therefore, cherish the times spent with loved ones-draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God's word and his loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time, in Jesus name Amen. Psalms 119:76.
Jim and Nancy Goetzel
May 21, 2018
So sorry to hear about my cousin Jack. He kept in touch with Nancy and me and would stop by our place of business occasionally . He always tried to save us and it finally took! He called about a month and it was great to hear from him. We planned on attending the funeral but our daughter had her fifth child to day and we must go to Charleston to help out. Love and God bless.
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