John Liggett

1948 - 2023

LIMA - Dr. John S. "Jack" Liggett Jr., age 74, passed from this life at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.

Jack was born June 28, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John S. and Mary Annette (McFarland) Liggett. He married Christel Eisele Bowers on April 7, 1979. They would have celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage Friday, April 7, 2023.

Jack grew up in Sewickley, PA, and graduated from Sewickley Academy in 1966. He earned his B.A. in Theater Arts from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC in 1970 and his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA in 1976.

Dr. Liggett completed his pediatric residency in Pensacola, FL and his pediatric pulmonary fellowship in Gainesville, FL. He expanded his medical skills through specialized roles in Sioux Falls, SD; Tyler, TX; Freeport, IL; and LaPorte, IN before moving to Lima, OH in 1990.

Dr. Liggett found the focus of his life's work as a pediatric hospitalist. He became a great asset to St. Rita's Medical Center and Lima Memorial Hospital through his professional expertise and commitment to service. Dr. Liggett shared his time on numerous medical and community boards and served as Chief of Staff at Lima Memorial and Chair of Allen County Children Services.

Professional associations include Lima and Allen County Academy of Medicine, West Central Ohio Pediatric Society, Ohio State Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association. Dr. Liggett was also a member Shawnee Country Club, Hogge Creek Toastmasters, and St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

To his family and friends, Dr. Liggett was Jack, Dad, and Grandpa. His greatest joy was spending time with his family - traveling, sharing great food and drink, playing golf, and fishing. What would become his final visit with his grandchildren was spent casting lines into the pond at the Liggett log cabin.

Jack is survived by his wife, Christel Liggett of Lima; daughter, Kelly (Peter Kunkel) Liggett of Podgorica, Montenegro; stepdaughter, Teri (Frank Mamola) Bowers Mamola of Tulsa, OK; stepson, Kirk (Kara Metlen) Bowers of Poway, CA; four grandchildren, Lochlan Kunkel, Finnian Kunkel, Chloe Mamola, and Grayson Mamola; two sisters, Anne (Curry) Rinzler and Kit (Terry Peard) Liggett; and sister-in-law, Carole Eisele.

In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by in-laws, Walter and Adele Eisele; and brother-in-law, Walter E. Eisele Jr.

The family would like to thank St. Rita's Hospice, the staff at Primrose Retirement Community, and Jaclyn for their loving care.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5050 St. Matthews Drive, Lima, OH 45806. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery. Pastor Sam Payne and Pastor James Couser will officiate the service.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, St. Rita's Hospice, and the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.