Douglas Edward Birkhimer

Douglas Edward Birkhimer obituary, Waverly, OH

Douglas Edward Birkhimer

Douglas Birkhimer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home - Piketon on Dec. 6, 2024.
Douglas Edward Birkhimer, 53, of Columbus, Ohio passed 8:47 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Douglas was born January 20, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph Albert Birkhimer, and Stella Elaine (Singo) Birkhimer, who survives.
He is also survived by a brother, Brian (Rhonda) Birkhimer; two sisters, Kathy (Ron) Horne, and Lindsay (Scott) Patterson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Douglas was a 1989 graduate of Waverly High School, as well as a graduate of The Ohio State University. He formerly worked as a pharmacist and engineer and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes football fan.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Mound Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio with Pastor Greg Leeth officiating. Burial will immediately follow services.
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