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John William Kerrick
1931 - 2026
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1949 Findlay High School graduate, 1953 Wittenberg University graduate. Ordained from Hamma Divinity School in 1956. Also had Master's degrees from Purdue University and The Ohio State University. Bill served Lutheran churches in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio until his retirement in 1987. Bill went on to serve as interim pastor at churches in the Columbus area. , (Bill) formerly of Grove City, passed away on January 17, 2026. Born June 30, 1931 in Findlay, Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jean Kraft Kerrick, his sister and brother-in-law Lois and Robert Skamfer, granddaughter Lisa Ruth Kimball, son-in-law Dr. Stephen Attaway, and his parents John S. and Ruth E. Kerrick. Loving father to Nancy Attaway, Martha Kimball, Stephen (Sandy) Kerrick, and Susan (Doug) Chamot. Grandfather to Mary (Jeff) Kimball, Benjamin Kimball, Jennifer Kimball, Joshua Chamot and Joseph Chamot, uncle to many nieces and nephews.
1949 Findlay High School graduate, 1953 Wittenberg University graduate. Ordained from Hamma Divinity School in 1956. Also had Master's degrees from Purdue University and The Ohio State University. Bill served Lutheran churches in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio until his retirement in 1987. Bill went on to serve as interim pastor at churches in the Columbus area.
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