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John Sadler Obituary

Sadler John E. Sadler, age 81, passed away at home on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born on August 23, 1935 in Pennsboro, WV to the late Delmur and Vivian (Calhoun) Sadler. Founder and spiritual leader of the volunteer SMART wheelchair ramp ministry at Redeemer UMC for more than 25 years, John was also active in the church's Hispanic ministry. A widely recognized expert in reinforced concrete silo design, John was by profession a structural engineer and a core partner of Fling & Partners Consulting Engineers for about 30 years. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son Mark Allen Sadler and infant brother Daniel Sadler. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Eichmiller) Sadler; son, Jay Sadler; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Kent Green; grandchildren, Miriam (Adam Parsons) Green, Daniel (Julia) Green, Susanna (Charles) Hall, Abigail Green, Betsy Green, Lois Green, and Ethan Green; great-grandson, Lawson Hall; siblings William "Sam" (Virginia) Sadler, Tom (Betty Jo) Sadler, and Jane Berkemer; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Church of the Redeemer United Methodist, 235 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, OH 43213. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of the Redeemer United Methodist SMART Team or Hispanic Ministries.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2017.

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Lynn W

June 9, 2017

John and Joann were like a second set of wonderful parents to me when I was in college and roommates with Julie. Their loving kind spirits and generosity were so evident and they were so much FUN too. It has been an honor to know them both. My deepest prayers are with you Joann, Jay, Julie & family as you adjust to his loss in your physical lives but I know he'll be with you in spirit. I rejoice as I know you are that he's now enjoying even sweeter communion with the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. All my love.

Joyce Slaughter

June 8, 2017

I was known to John as Joce Minton.. My family moved to Waterford while I was a sophomore but saw what a special person he was . I want to express condolences his family & pray that God gives comfort & peace.

June 8, 2017

To John E. Sadler's family:

Sharing your sadness, and asking God to comfort you in your loss.
In deepest sympathy.

Maria S. Tong
(I had the privilege to be in several missions trips under his leadership)

Cheryl Arnold

June 8, 2017

I was so blessed to have known John Sadler! He was a hero to so many people!

Bob Leget

June 8, 2017

Many great memories of a good friend! Sympathy to the family!!!

Nancy Johnson

June 7, 2017

Will never forget our mission trip to Mexico and all the fun and work we did. John was such a good leader and will be greatly missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Dennis Beaudry

June 6, 2017

To JoAnn and family, my deepest sympathies on your loss. If ever I saw a man live out his faith it was John. I had the privilege of being with John on two of his many "Ramp" projects and I know he has heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

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