John Rawson obituary: John Rawson's Obituary, Columbus

In Memory Of
John Edward Rawson
1928 - 2021

Obituary photo of John Rawson, Columbus-OH
Obituary photo of John Rawson, Columbus-OH

In Memory Of
John Edward Rawson
1928 - 2021

John Edward Rawson, 92, passed away March 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Ruth (Black) Rawson; sister, Mary Ann Baker.

John is survived by wife of 71 years, Barbara Rawson; children, David (Joyce) Rawson, Beth (Curtis) Steck, Jeff (Cathy) Rawson, Gary (Karen) Rawson, and Chris Rawson; grandchildren, Jim, Amy, Pam, Kenneth, Benjamin, Tiffany, Lacey, Tracie, Brian, Kellie, and Cameron; great-grandchildren, Audrina, Kyle, Ryan, Tyler, Hailey, Stella, Charlotte, and Phoenix.

John enjoyed woodworking, model trains, and yard work. He was very involved with St. John Lutheran Church for many years.

Memorial Gathering Monday, March 8, 2021 from 3pm until the time of Memorial Service at 4pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Reverend Seth Jersild to officiate. Masks are required for attendance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bella Care Hospice c/o the Celebrate Life Foundation, 110 Polaris Parkway, Suite 302, Westerville, OH 43082-7054 or St. John Lutheran's Memorial Fund, 3220 Columbus St., Grove City, OH 43123.

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John Edward Rawson, 92, passed away March 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Ruth (Black) Rawson; sister, Mary Ann Baker.

John is survived by wife of 71 years, Barbara Rawson; children, David (Joyce) Rawson, Beth (Curtis) Steck, Jeff (Cathy) Rawson, Gary (Karen) Rawson, and Chris Rawson; grandchildren, Jim, Amy, Pam, Kenneth, Benjamin, Tiffany, Lacey, Tracie, Brian, Kellie, and Cameron; great-grandchildren, Audrina, Kyle, Ryan, Tyler, Hailey, Stella, Charlotte, and Phoenix.

John enjoyed woodworking, model trains, and yard work. He was very involved with St. John Lutheran Church for many years.

Memorial Gathering Monday, March 8, 2021 from 3pm until the time of Memorial Service at 4pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Reverend Seth Jersild to officiate. Masks are required for attendance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bella Care Hospice c/o the Celebrate Life Foundation, 110 Polaris Parkway, Suite 302, Westerville, OH 43082-7054 or St. John Lutheran's Memorial Fund, 3220 Columbus St., Grove City, OH 43123.

To leave a special message for the family, click the "Share memories" tab.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Monday, March 8, 2021 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
3393 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
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Service

Monday, March 8, 2021 at 4:00pm
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
3393 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
Directions & Map

Southwest Chapel ((614) 539-6166) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel ((614) 539-6166) is assisting the family

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