J. William Ballinger Celina, Ohio Obituary

J. William Ballinger

<p>James W. &quot;Bill&quot; Ballinger, age 90 of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. He was born on March 9, 1931 in Dayton to the late Frank and Helen (Kessen) Ballinger. On September 22, 1951, he married Grace Rutledge, they were together for 68 wonderful years; she survives in Celina. He is survived by his children Douglas (Nancy) Ballinger, Linda Harner both of Celina, eight grandchildren Brian Ballinger, Susan Gray, Aaron Ballinger, Nathan Hans, Kyle Ballinger, Jonathan Ballinger, Collin Schmidt, Alysha Ford, six great-grandchildren Makaela Coutee, James Gray Jr., Annsley Ballinger, Jace Ballinger, Dale Ford Jr., Rylie Ford, and one great-great grandson Maddox Perry.<br /> He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sue Ann Ballinger, great grandson Kayden Rhodes, brother Robert (Marilyn) Ballinger, and son-in-law Rick Harner.<br /> He attended Celina High School. He served in the United States Medical Co., as a Staff Sargent during the Korean War. Bill was one of the First Fifteen hired, in July of 1948 at the original Reynolds and Reynolds plant in Celina. In 1991, he retired from Reynolds and Reynolds after 44 years of service. During the last seventeen years, he served as the Manufacturing Superintendent for the Celina Plant. He was elected into the Reynolds and Reynolds Hall of Excellence in 1987 and 1998 in Dayton. He was a member of the American Legion Post #210, a Life member of the V.F.W. Post #5713, and a member of The New Horizons Community Church in Rockford. He loved to travel to Florida and Hawaii.<br /> Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral home, with Rev. Ken Meyer officiating. Burial will follow after services in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. with Military Honors provided by the V.F.W. Post #210. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 and a hour before services on Tuesday, at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with American Legion and V.F.W. membership services at 6:00p.m. Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.<br /> Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice 200 St. Clair Street, St. Marys, Ohio 45885 or the St. Jude&#39;s Children&#39;s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.<br /> Condolences may be shared with the Ballinger family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.</p>
March 9, 1931 - March 19, 202103/09/193103/19/2021
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Mary Gagnier
March 25, 2021
Uncle Bill was such a special person. His love and devotion to his family was very evident. He was always by Aunt Grace’s side caring for Sue Ann. Over the years as I got to know him better, I found he had a great sense of humor. Aunt Grace told the story of trying to pu... Continue Reading
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Mary Gagnier
March 25, 2021
I meant, Love you too Aunt Grace. ♥️♥️
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Linda Harner
March 27, 2021
Never heard that story
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Karla Hamblin
March 22, 2021
I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to Grace and her family.Bill was an awesome man .He and Grace were a true inspiration to me. He will be greatly missed.
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Bob and Peggy Swaney
March 22, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Doug and Linda and families and also Grace with the loss of Bill. I first knew him from working at my dad’s hardware store, then as a Reynolds employee and also a neighbor when we lived on Ivy Ln. He was such a nice man. May God continue to comfor... Continue Reading
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Vicki Weisman
March 21, 2021
I remember meetings both your parents several years ago when they called me for their blinds in their condo. I was moved by the way they cared for your sister all those years. Such sweet, caring people. What great examples they were together. Later, I would see Bill as g... Continue Reading
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kathleen m alig
March 21, 2021
I 1st met Bill thru my father Bernie Meyer(dad liked him alot) I then worked for him at Reymolds and he helped shape me into a respectful hardworking employee. He always knew me after he retired and enjoyed running into him and Grace now and then before covid. He was 1 o... Continue Reading
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Jeff colson
March 20, 2021
Sorry for you’re loss! Prayers sent your way to the family! Mrs. Mary Jo Colson and Mr. Jeff Colson!🙏
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Linda Harner
March 20, 2021
Love You
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A candle was posted for J. William Ballinger.
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Sue (Nosek) Huber
March 19, 2021
Bill and my dad, Bob Nosek, were such good friends that his passing is especially hard for me. I ran into him and Grace at Menards just a couple of years ago and talking to them always brought me joy. He was an extraordinary and good man and I feel so lucky to have known... Continue Reading
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The staff at Lehman Dzendzel FH
March 19, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to J. William \"Bill\" Ballinger. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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