From https://www.alspachgearhart.com
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jack Lee Warthman, 75,
of Rockford, Ohio on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. He was born in
Celina, Ohio on March 14, 1950 to the late Henry and Margaret (Gilson)
Warthman.
He was a graduate of Parkway High School, and proud
United States Army combat medic in Vietnam.
Jack was a member
of the Celina and Willshire American Legion posts, and the Celina VFW.
He never knew a stranger and approached life with zest and
determination despite having a stroke in 2001. Jack spent his time
attending his grandchildren's events and staying busy with his many
(unsafe) projects, much to his First Lady's dismay. He was a lover of
a good breakfast and always bragged that he could get his toast
jellied at the Motor Inn every morning. Jack was a storyteller and
motorcycle enthusiast. He had many stories of his trips to Sturgis,
and tales of horse and motorcycle racing from his youth. The family
takes joy in knowing Jack is in Heaven doing the things that he truly
enjoyed.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Joy (Fox)
Warthman; daughter, Melinda Felger-Warthman; son, Bart (Katie)
Warthman; and his three grandchildren, Connor, Carly, and Cohen
Warthman. Also surviving is his brother, Mike (Linda) Warthman;
sisters-in-law, Jan (Glen) Trogdlon, Kandy (Bill) Kugel, Robin (Frank)
Underwood, Jennifer (Kirk) Stephenson, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents Henry and Margaret
Warthman, he was preceded in death by a brother Lowell Warthman, and
sister-in-law Donna Warthman.
The family will receive friends
from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm Saturday,
May 31, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street,
Rockford, Ohio 45882.
Funeral services, with military honors,
will be conducted 2:30 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley
Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Halter officiating. Burial will be
private.
Memorial contributions in Jack's name may be made to
343 - Carey, Bill, & Benny Memorial Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 439,
Celina, Ohio 45822.
Online condolences may be shared at
www.ketchamripley.com.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham
Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.