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John Fleshman Obituary
1956 - 2020
John D. Fleshman, age 63, of Columbus, passed away March 31, 2020. John was born June 23rd, 1956 and was the youngest of 9 siblings. He was a 1974 graduate of Father Joseph Wherle Memorial High School and a dedicated employee of Superior Die and Tool for 34 years. He will always be remembered as a man who loved his family beyond measure, was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and truly enjoyed time spent with his Superior work team. Surviving family include children, Amy (Joshua Evans) Fleshman, Kyle Fleshman; brother, Jude (Naomi) Fleshman; sisters, Karen Fleshman, Valerie Fleshman; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Sherry (Pitts) Fleshman, parents Joseph and Alvesta Fleshman, brothers Joseph Fleshman, Charles (Jean) Fleshman and sisters Linda (James) Belmudez, Mary Jo Byrd and Virginia (Robert) Brokamp. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to United Cerebral Palsy at www.ucp.org/donate.
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Denise White
April 2, 2020
John and I were classmates in grade school and class of 74 at Wehrle. Please accept my condolences; prayers of peace and comfort to the family.
April 2, 2020
A wonderful classmate at Corpus Christi!
Amy Fleshman
April 1, 2020
Ill love you forever daddy and promise to make you proud. Watch over Kyle and I. Give Mommy the biggest hug from me
Tiffany Kipple
April 1, 2020
Amy, Josh, & Kyle, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. John always had the biggest smile on his face! This man loved you & your mother and it was very on obvious! Prayers for healing during this rough time. Love you guys!
Megan Saylor
April 1, 2020
Amy, Kyle and Family,
I feel so blessed to have been welcomed into your family 25 years ago. May Dad/John rest in heaven with your mom and the rest of the angels. Love and hugs to all of you!
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