Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 5, 1937 – Nov 18, 2015 (Age 78)
THE REV. JOHN F. UHLE, age 78 (Pastor Emeritus Bethany English Lutheran Church), dearly beloved husband of 56 years to Jean (nee Plumeck); loving father of Timothy (Jenny), Martin (Laura) and Christopher (Michelle); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 6; brother of his twin sister JoAnn Thorkelson; beloved uncle and great uncle of many. Pastor Uhle graduated in 1955 from John Marshall High School and is a member of the John Marshall Hall of Fame; he graduated with a B.A. from Wittenberg University in 1959 and received his Master of Divinity in 1962 from Hamma Divinity School and was ordained a Lutheran minister which he practiced and loved for over 53 years. Passed away suddenly November 18, 2015. Funeral Liturgy Saturday, November 21, Messiah Lutheran Church (21485 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126) at 11 A.M. with Bishop Abraham Allende presiding. Interment Monday at Lakewood Park Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY 4-7 P.M. AND SATURDAY ONE PRIOR TO SERVICES AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church General Operating Fund or Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry of Cleveland, 4515 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103.
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Fred Pregizer
October 28, 2023
Jean, Ellie and Maggie Mapson will always have a place in our hearts for Rev. Uhle or John as we came to befriend and know him. John thought enough of me to recommend me for membership in the West Park Kiwanis Club , the first member of my race to be accepted. What an honor ,and then to follow him as President over 30 years ago. Maggie and I send our love and you remain in our prayers. Ellie
Ellie Mapson
November 24, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
I remember Pastor Uhle from the WestPark Lutheran School board days. He truly walked the walk. My condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Tim Hadde
November 21, 2015 | N Ridgeville, OH
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)
There's one more star up in the sky tonight, Looking down on all of us. Pastor Uhle will be missed. But will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace my friend. And thank you for everything.
Elizabeth
November 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Burgess
November 20, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
Mrs. Uhle,
I am saddened by the loss of a wonderful man.
I will always remember how we filled in for our pastors at Dr. Martin Luther. We were always glad to welcome both of you. His sermons were always very uplifting.
You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Norma Wise
November 20, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
As a child at Bethany John was a few years ahead of me. These were the days of Pastor Doc Trout. I had my confirmation at Bethany, then moved away after getting married by Pastor Leas at Bethany (my parents Joe and Adeline Baker were also married at Bethany by Doc Trout). Pastor Uhle again became our pastor when we joined the Lutheran church in Parma. My mother remained at Bethany during Pastor Uhle's tenure until she moved to Oregon to be with us. He was always a special person.
Jim & Marilyn Baker
November 20, 2015 | Greer, SC
The Lord has finally called you home, where I am sure you will continue your good work, but you will be missed here on earth. My you rest in peace.
Roger Varnes
November 20, 2015 | Lakewood, OH
Karen Hay
November 20, 2015