John G. Mittermaier

Rev. John G. Mittermaier, born to life September 27, 1923; born to eternal life January 10, 2016. Loving husband of the late Joan Ott; Dear Dad to Alan (Linda) of Gahanna; Rev. John T. (Connie) of Springboro; Rev. Paul (Beth) of Germantown, WI; Mary Ann (Michael) Debo of Ashville; and very proud Grandpa of Emily (Matt) Hoffman; Laura (Matt) Kerns; Jason, Chelse, Sarah and Adam Mittermaier; and Evan, Eric and Erin Debo.

Pastor John graduated from Capital University and Lutheran Theological Seminary. He served Lutheran parishes in Ft. Wayne, IN; Dayton and Fremont, OH; Evanston, IL; and Circleville, OH.

His parents, Rev. J.G. and Beatta, and sister Emma Frey preceded him in death. In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by sisters Martina (the late Earl) Himmeger; Eunice (John) Igo; and Grace (the late Bob) Allen; plus wonderful nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

We’ll celebrate Christ’s victory over death as well as Pastor John’s life on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 E. Mound St., Circleville. The family will receive guests one hour before the service and on Thursday evening, January 14th from 4-7 PM at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home in Circleville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Good Samaritan Fund or the John and Joan Mittermaier Music Scholarship at Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, 43209 or Emergency Clearinghouse of Pickaway County, 469 E. Ohio St., Circleville, 43113l

The Mittermaier family is grateful for all the lovingkindness shown to our Dad by friends and caregivers, especially in this past year.