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Josephine Rothermund Obituary

Rothermund, Josephine
1926 - 2019
Josephine "Jo" Rothermund, 93, of Dublin, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Dublin Retirement Village. She was born January 4, 1926 to the late Carl and Lena Windnagel Obert. Josephine was a 1944 graduate of Hamilton Township High School where she was President of the senior class, Valedictorian and voted Homecoming Queen. She was voted Ms Lockbourne Air Force Base 1946 while helping with the War effort. She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer (2013), daughter Terri Copeland (2015), brothers Robert Obert, Carl Obert, Harold Obert, Lawrence Obert and Ernest Obert, sisters Doris Smith and infant Rose, close friend George Bruce. She is survived by her sons, Gregg (Cindi) and Bruce (Jill); grandchildren, Keith, Kyle, Maegan, Alyssa, Jake, and Gabrielle; great grandchild, Weston; twin brother, Joseph Obert, sisters, Lucille Ortciger and Margaret Livingston; extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held 7pm Thursday, January 17, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., where family will receive friends from 4pm until time of service. Private family inurnment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43229. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or express condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 10 to Jan. 15, 2019.

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January 17, 2019

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. She was an amazing lady. Our love to you and your family.
Carol & Chuck Snyder

January 15, 2019

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Rothermund's passing. Our prayers are with you all. John and Shary Flory

January 15, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the Rothermund family. Jo and Elmer were good neighbors and friends to us. From the Chickerella family

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January 14, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Rothermund family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

Robin Routson Meinrod

January 13, 2019

Thinking of your family! With much sympathy in the passing of your mother.
Robin Routson Meinrod

Carol Mix

January 12, 2019

Condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Rothermund. Her late husband was a golfing friend of my husband, Losing one's mother is so difficult for the children. Good memories will help in the days to come.

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