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Elmer Rothermund Obituary

Rothermund Elmer Rothermund, 83, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Dublin Retirement Village. He was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Elmer and Freida (Gosney) Rothermund in Martins Ferry, OH. Elmer was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired after 44 years of service as an Agent for State Farm Insurance. Elmer and his family have been longtime members of Bethel United Methodist Church. Elmer was an avid golfer, fisherman, woodworker, and gardener. He was a longtime member of York Golf Club, the Masons University Lodge and the Shriners. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his siblings Jim, Nelda, and Lois. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Josephine "Jo" Rothermund; sons, Gregg (Cindi) and Bruce (Jill); daughter, Terri (Bob) Copeland; grandchildren, Keith, Kyle, Maegan, Alyssa, Jake, and Gabrielle; extended family and friends. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., where family will receive friends from 4-8 P.M. Friday. Pastor Mike Pratt officiating. A Celebration of Life reception will follow the memorial service on Saturday at Dublin Retirement Village, 6470 Post Rd., Dublin, Ohio 43016. Private family inurnment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Rd., Dublin, OH 43017, Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43229, or the Shriner Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or express condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 22 to May 23, 2013.

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Bill (Joann) Nixon

May 24, 2013

I thank GOD for allowing me to be friends with Elmer.

L Barrett

May 23, 2013

Blessings to the family and a salute to a Korean War Veteran (as was my late father).

May 23, 2013

What a nice man he was. It was always a pleasure to talk to him. My thoughts are with you, Clare Anderson

The Haignere Family

May 23, 2013

We have many fond memories of Elmer, and our thoughts are with your family during this time.

Ralph and Pearl Bingman

May 23, 2013

We are so sorry to lose Elmer. Jo, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have to be away this weekend and are so sorry we will be unable to attend the services Saturday but will be thinking of all of you.

May 23, 2013

My parents and I were long time clients of Mr. Rothermund. So sorry for his family. Patricia Kuhn

Bob and Shirley Docs

May 23, 2013

We will miss Elmer at the retired SF agents gathering. He was always a fun person to be around. Our sympathies to Jo and the family

Patty Stewart

May 23, 2013

I have so many wonderful memories of Elmer. He will be missed by many. I send my thoughts and prayers to his family. He was one of State Farm's elite for sure. May he rest in peace.

Stephanie (Root) Reynolds

May 23, 2013

Josephine - My condolences to you and your family on the loss of Elmer.

Earl Davis

May 23, 2013

I wish to offer the family my most sincere condolences and sympathy. Elmer was my insurance agent for many, many years and I considered him a friend. He was a fine gentleman and always there to help in any way he could. May his wonderful memories bring smiles and help heal your grief.

gail crotty

May 23, 2013

I worked for Elmer part-time a long time
ago. We were good friends through State Farm. His wit was contageous.

May 23, 2013

REST IN PEACE.YOUR FELLOW STATE FARM RETIREES.

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