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E. McDermitt Obituary

McDERMITT E.E. "Mac" McDermitt, beloved husband, father and friend, age 84, of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Decorated Vet. of WWII Marine Corps. Retired from Capital City Excavating Company. Preceded in death by his parents, brother B.G. McDermitt and daughter Julie Ann McDermitt. Survived by his wife, Donna McDermitt; daughters, Linda (Dr. Kirby) Anderson, Vicky (Richard) Parrish, Kelli (Jim) Haas; sons, Eddie McDermitt, Michael (Missi) Balzer; grandsons, Clayton Cobb, Winston Bialecki, Gavin Balzer; and many other relatives and friends. Mac was a great pilot, a Past President of Oakhurst Country Club, and a Past President of OCA. He was a founder of Hickory Hills Country Club and served on the Board at Worthington Hills Country Club. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and the Infamous Drummers Club. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008, at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, where friends may call from 12Noon-1 p.m. before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Downs Syndrome of Central Ohio, 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2008.

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Paul and Winnie Campbell

September 18, 2008

Mac(ears) Family and Friends
We were saddened to hear of your
loss. When your heart is empty filling
it with happy memories can help.
Memories are the legacy of love.

Janice (Lang)Call

September 15, 2008

To Uncle Mac's entire family:

I will miss him greatly. I do hope he's up in heaven talking constructions bids with Dad. Somehow I'm sure they think they could make some improvements. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill and Susan Thrush

September 13, 2008

Dear Linda,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad.

Dayna Daniels

September 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patti Ardit

September 12, 2008

Donna, thanks so much for bringing Uncle Mac into my life. He started out as my boss, but I was happy to have him as an uncle. I think I was a little afraid of him at first, but it didn't take long to find out that he was a big old marshmallow inside! He will be greatly missed by all of us, and I am so glad that he got to see Landon before he passed. We will miss him here, but I know that Granny and Gus have welcomed him with open arms and they're having a great time together! Our sympathies to Donna, Kelli, Eddie, Linda, Vicky, Mike and families. Love, Patti Lee, David, Tara Beth, Brent, Kim and Landon

Roxann & The Iron Mountain Family

September 12, 2008

Donna, You are in our thoughts and prayers

Tom, Donna Souder

September 12, 2008

Linda and Vicky and family, Your dad was an outstanding friend to us and will be greatly missed by those of us who loved, admired and respected him. I believe everyone who met you dad felt they were fortunate to have him in their life. Our condolences to you and your family. Tom Souder & Donna (sister)

JOHN DEAN

September 12, 2008

Although I was a friend of Eddies, and I havent seen Max for almost 30 years. I always looked at Max as a roll model for success. He showed me that hard work and a little smarts could get you far in life. I really looked up to him as a kid. He will be missed. God bless.
John R. DEAN

Philliph Bialecki, MD

September 11, 2008

Deepest sympathy Donna and family.
Mac was a larger than life man and I feel so very priviledged to have known him. He was a true man's man from a time and place long gone. He will be missed very much.
Mac lived such a full life. I remember hearing story after story of his many adventures and travels, and was amazed at his zest for life.
He was always willing to share all that he had and was such a good Papa to Winston. He passed on so much love and so many good lessons that I see in Win.
Although Mac is gone he deeply touched all of us and lives on as a role model for getting every last drop out of the life we have.
You are in our prayers.
The Bialecki family

Valerie Smith

September 11, 2008

Thanks for the great memories I have from childhood, Uncle Mac. Rest sweetly, and know we all remember you with kindness in our hearts.

Dave Schwall

September 11, 2008

my deepest condolances to the family of Mac. i was fortunate to have had the honor of meeting and working with Mac at Mid Ohio. His passing will certainly leave a void in many lives, a void that hopefully can be filled with all of the fond memories of his life and the legecy he leaves behind. May God bless his family in their time of grief.

Ginger Thrush

September 11, 2008

My Uncle Mac was and will remain a towering figure in my life. His unique personality, wit and humor will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. My deepest sympathies extend to Donna and my cousins as you remember and celebrate his life.
With love,

sharon fiest farrell

September 11, 2008

You will be sadly missed,but you have left all with wonderful memories. God Bless your family

Cris Dunlap(Sorensen)

September 10, 2008

Donna, I'm sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I'm sure he and Grandpa and Grandma are happy to be together again-they're building something great together in Heaven.

Anna Yank

September 10, 2008

Uncle Mac,
You will be sadly missed by all of us. I will always treasure the memories that I have and hold you close to my heart. I couldn't be happier that you saw my little angel. The tiger you gave Rhesa, that she named"HUCK" is her favoriate stuffed animal that she loves to sleep with.
We love and miss you. Until we meet again.
Anna Mae and Rhesa Renee'

Jamie (Lang) Baljak

September 10, 2008

To everyone Uncle Mac loved and left behind,

It's been nine years now since Dad left us and to go on to that great big race track in heaven so we understand your great loss but know the years of good memories that will keep him alive in our hearts. We'll miss him dearly as well and will keep you all in our prayers.

Love, Joe, Jamie, Jennifer and Jordan Baljak

Romie Sachs

September 10, 2008

Donna and Family,

What a shock to read of "Mac's" passing. What wonderful lasting memories I have of both of you and Walden Ravines days.
I lost my beloved David Nov. 3 2006. I understand and feel what you're experiencing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I'll keep you in my prayers.
I'd love to hear from you.
Love to all of you.
Romie Sachs

Lora Yank and family

September 10, 2008

Uncle Mac,

You will be sadly missed! Your love, laughter, and stories have filled our lives and made the world a better place for all who knew you. You will always hold a special part of our hearts and memories.
Our deepest condolences to all those left behind... most especially Donna, Linda, Vicki, Mike, Kelly, Eddie and the grandchildren.

Love,
Lora, Dave, Anna, and Rhesa Yank

Ruth Ann Hegele & Dick McDermitt

September 10, 2008

To Our Big Brother "Ears",

You and your wonderful humor will be sadly missed by all of your family. Kiss Mom, Dad, Billy Guy, and Kristin for us. We will have a big reunion in heaven someday!

With love and warmest memories,

Your little sister Ruth Ann and brother Dick

Kevin Harmon

September 10, 2008

Donna and Family, We are all extremely saddened to hear of Maxie's passing. We have great memories and love you and Maxie. Please call if you need anything at all! We'll keep you in our prayers. Clark, Kevin, Brad, Kim and the rest of the Harmon clan

Dave & Sandy Sorensen

September 10, 2008

Semper Fidelis

Bob Williams

September 10, 2008

Maxie
You left a big void in our lives. No better and beloved friend have we lost. Our hearts go out to Donna and family.
Mimi & Bob (Gogs) Williams

Danny&Alice daniels

September 10, 2008

sorry for your loss the angles are with you

Sue (Daniels) Freese

September 10, 2008

Donna, I only met "Mac" once but in that one meeting I knew he was a fine man. I know my parents thought a lot of Mac. I know that he will be missed by a lot of people. I send you my love and a big hug to go a long with it.

Earl & Joan Daniels

September 10, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Joanne Montgomery

September 10, 2008

To Mac's family members ... I'm so sorry for your loss. Mac was a special person to many people and will be missed. There will be much sadness but loving memories will follow over time.

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