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Henry Birtcher Obituary
1952 - 2020
Henry "Hank" Birtcher, 67 years old, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away June 17, 2020 at peace with his family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry "Ray" and Elsie Birtcher, brother James Swartwood. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Cindy; son, Henry IV; daughter, Julie (Nevada) Allen; grandchildren, Ireland, Emma and Andrea; sister, Virginia May of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Hank retired from Nationwide Children's Hospital after 40 years of service. He was the first person to be named a Director without a college education. His passions were Reynoldsburg Masonic Lodge #340, twice Past Master and later in life, Bikers for Christ. We would like to thank his special hospice nurse, Sarah, a true angel. Family will receive friends Monday, June 22, 2020 starting at 10am until time of service at 12noon (funeral will be live streamed, www.genderroadcc.com or on their Facebook page) at Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester, OH 43110. (Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks and to maintain social distance). Rev. John Romig officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, OH. Arrangements with GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME. To sign and view Hank's online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com
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Nationwide Children's Foundation
June 22, 2020
All of us at Nationwide Children's Foundation are saddened to learn of Hank's passing. A fixture at Nationwide Children's - Hank was always supportive of the efforts of the Foundation. For many of us, Hank is one of our first memories of Children's after meeting him at orientation.
Wishing Cindy and all Hank's family peace while you celebrate his life.
Kenny Hoffman
June 22, 2020
I first met Hank when I was a brand new nurse at NCH in 1990. He and I immediately hit it off with so many common life experiences. I had been a police officer prior to becoming a nurse, and we were both Past Masters in our respective Masonic Lodges. I left and flew with MedFlight, returning to NCH in 2010When I returned , it was like I had never left. He would stop by my office to just chat or reminisce about our old times and previous lives!! Or he would call me and say, "Mister Hoffman, my brother from another mother!!".
I miss him so much and will always consider him a dear friend and cherish his memory and our great times together!
My prayers go out to Hank's family and countless friends!!!
DEWAYNE COCHRAN
June 19, 2020
Hank was always kind and compassionate. Hank opened a door for me at the hospital when I needed a place to work and support my family. Even more he will always be my brother in Christ and a true man of God .. my prayers and condolences go to his wife Cindy and son Henry along with the rest of his family.
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