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Stanley Lusher Obituary
UPPER ARLINGTON — Stanley David Lusher, age 80, passed away on June 18, 2020 at his home in Upper Arlington. He was born on April 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, to the late Rev. Charles W. and Gladys (Sheets) Lusher.
Stanley taught English and history for the Columbus Public Schools for 40 years. He was a longtime member of Mountview Baptist Church in Upper Arlington where he served as a teacher and church leader, and later a member of Dublin Baptist Church. Stanley was an avid genealogist; a lover of all nature; and a bird enthusiast. He was fascinated with history and felt that everyone had an important story he wanted to hear.
Stan will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years Gloria J. (Messenger) Lusher and his three daughters Tamara Lusher, Lindsey Lusher Shute and Julie Lusher Rotherham; his sons-in-law; and his six grandchildren. Stanley is also survived by his three brothers Rev. James Lusher, Dan Lusher, John Lusher; and many nieces and nephews.
A private service (due to COVID-19 precautions) will be held for the family. A livestream video recording will be available. Interment will be held at the Old Mercerville Cemetery, Mercerville. For more information and the service livestream link visit schoedinger.com. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northwest Chapel.
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Julie (Jenkins) Zehr
September 10, 2021
Dear Gloria and family,
Mr. Lusher was my 10th grade English teacher at Brookhaven High School in 1975. He has come to my mind many times over the years due to an interaction I had with him. I thought of him again this week and was prompted to see if I could contact him. When I typed in his name I was saddened to see his obituary. My sincere sympathies. I´m certain his passing has left a great void in all of your lives.
I wish I could have expressed my gratitude to him but in his absence I´ll share it with you.
High school in the 70´s was 10th to 12th grades. So 10th graders were `freshman´ or new kids on the block. In the fall, the drama department was holding tryouts for The Wizard of Oz. I don´t fully recall the details but I believe the idea of 10th graders trying out for lead roles was discussed. I must have indicated there was no way we could get a role over upper classmen. After class Mr. Lusher took me aside and very kindly said he thought I should tryout. I was truly surprised by this. I had not intended to tryout but his encouragement caused me to give it a shot. I got the lead role of Dorothy. I was stunned! He didn´t really know me that well but for some reason he felt compelled to offer that advice. When life brought David vs. Goliath situations, I would often remind myself of Mr. Lushers advice and find courage to face it.
I´m truly grateful for that seemingly small gesture that has had a ripple effect and served me so well.
He was a good, kind, thoughtful soul.
Blessings
Fred schill
February 16, 2021
Just heard of stan’s passing. Prayers to family
Rebecca Detty
June 28, 2020
Stanley and I graduated together and due to our last names beginning with L, our pictures were next to each other in the yearbook. My love goes out to each member of the Lusher family. So many lovely memories include many of you. I know Stans memory will be a blessing to you. Praise God, we will all be reunited some sweet day.
Becky Leasure Detty
Vicky Barker-Deem
June 25, 2020
So sorry about your loss John. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
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