Name: Calling hours for John L. Nethers
Start: 2019-10-14T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-14T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematory - Ashland

John L. Nethers

Ashland - Dr. John L. Nethers, 90 of Ashland passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Lutheran Village.

John was born on November 22, 1928 to the late Homer and Vernie (nee Gault) Nethers in Newark, Ohio.

His twin sister, Lois Jane passed away at the age of 12. John proudly served in the United States Army in 1951 and worked in counterintelligence. During his tenure, he was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1954. Following the military, John went on to earn his bachelor's, master's, and his doctorate from The Ohio State University.

John married the former Marilyn Walcott in June of 1957.

John started his teaching career at Hanover-Tabsso High School where he also coached football and basketball. His 1955 football team won the league championship. He went on to teach and coach in Copley, Ohio; after a short time there, he completed his doctorate.

Upon his graduation, he started his collegiate career at Murray State in Kentucky. In 1964 he started at Ashland College, where he became Chairman of the History Department. While at Ashland, he took a sabbatical to conduct intensive research on the Amish culture. As an authority, he spoke to the National Historical Society in Washington D.C. His collection and research has been archived and donated to Ashland University. In his personal life, he researched and authored the Homer Nethers Family History. John was an accomplished author who published, Simon Fess: Educator & Politician

After more than 27 years, John retired from Ashland University; and maintained relationships with many of his students in his retirement. Both Marilyn and John were deeply involved in the Ashland community.

In his earlier years, he was an avid golfer. John headed up Ashland County's Bicentennial Celebration for the United States in 1976.

He was a member of the V.F.W Post 1067, the Ashland University Heritage Club and Kiwanis, where he was District First Lieutenant. He loved to work in his flower gardens at home.

John is survived by his niece, Lois Carol Lahmon of Granville; a nephew, Roger (Dixie) Felumlee of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a great nephew, R.W. Lahmon of Granville; a great niece, Dr. Marnie Lahmon, DVM (David McClure) of Ashland; and numerous additional nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his loving wife Marilyn Ann Nethers of 49 years of marriage who passed away on July 23, 2006; six brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel at Ashland University with Reverend Tom Snyder officiating. The Ashland Veteran's Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the service. Interment will follow in Frazeysburg Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening, October 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home. A meal and time of fellowship will be served following the visitation in the Legacy Room of the funeral home. An additional visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. John L. Nether's Scholarship Fund, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805. In keeping with John's love for flowers, floral tributes are welcome.

For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home's website at denbowfh.com.

Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Published by Advocate & Times Recorder from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2019.

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Greg Busby

October 27, 2019

Dr. Nethers knowledge and sense of humor made history come alive in our history class at Ashland. God bless you and your family, now and always.

Don Graham

October 18, 2019

John was a wonderful man. I will never forget his generosity and support of A U. student athletes. THIS GRIDIRON CLUB member will truly be missed! RIP!

Patty Good

October 14, 2019

Dr. Nethers was an incredible professor. He genuinely cared about his students. I am so glad that I took one of his classes. He loved his subject matter and it was obvious in the classroom. My condolences to his family. Class of 1982.

James Grant

October 14, 2019

I had Dr. Nethers for American History my freshman year. He was by far one of my favorite professors at Ashland. I remember he would write a quote on the board in his classroom everyday. A tradition I have borrowed for my own classroom. Condolences and prayers to your family. Blessings.

Laurie Nichols

October 14, 2019

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Nethers passing. He was one of my favorite professors at Ashland. I was always happy to run into him around town and have a quick chat. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers for his family.

Ken Dworznik

October 14, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Nethers was an outstanding man and quite a character. I dont ever remember a time when he wasnt laughing or making someone around him laugh.

Twilene Cunningham

October 14, 2019

Lois, Roger and Dixie, So sorry to hear of your Uncle Buds passing. I know he was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Such a great man with a huge heart. Twilene, Bruce and Dawn

Pete Schaper

October 14, 2019

I met Doc in 1978 in Miller Hall. I was immediately intrigued by him as he skipped into the classroom singing "Somewhere over the rainbow" at the top of his lungs. The kicker........it wasn't his class. I enjoyed his classes so much I took every course he taught as electives. After graduation our friendship grew, we exchanged notes and Christmas cards for 34 years until we stopped for health reasons in 2017.
The parties at his home were always fun (Marilyn was a saint to put up with all of us kids).
I'm so saddened by his passing, he helped make me the man that I am today.
Condolences to Doc's family and to the AU family.
Doc changed my life and many others.
I'll never look at a map again without thinking of him.
Pete Schaper
A.C. Class of 82

Jen Ferguson

October 14, 2019

I didn't have the pleasure of having Dr. Nethers for a class, but I remember that he would stop in my social work classes once in a while and talk. I wish I had taken one of his classes. He was a great professor!! All of Ashland University will deeply miss him.

Robert Suggs

October 14, 2019

John had already retired when I joined AU's family. He greeted me with warmth and concern that I would feel at home. He was a fine representation of AU personnel. He was a gift to the universty and to the community.

Tana Wikel- Myers

October 14, 2019

Dr. Nethers was an extraordinary teacher who made history come alive. I will forever remember the kindness that he and his wife showed to his students - especially making sure we didn't stress out too much prior to exams by inviting us to their home for a cookout. Prayers.

Chad Beachler

October 14, 2019

One of the greatest- men, teacher, and scholar.... I along with thousands of others were blessed to have had Dr. Nethers shape our intellect, make us laugh and love with hole hearted passion for History! Truly an amazing man - he will be missed by us all......

Sandra Gates

October 14, 2019

Dr. Nethers was one of my favorite professors. I was a student in his American History class 66-67. He was so interesting. I always enjoyed talking to him over the years at homecoming and at basketball games. He will be missed.

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