John F Messmer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John F Messmer of Marengo, Ohio, born in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on November 18, 2023 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John F Messmer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles E. Messmer and Dorothea Messmer Valentine (Keen); his brothers, Ralph and Gary Messmer; his wife Betty I. Messmer (Donaldson); his son Andrew Messmer; and his son-in-law Michael Linkous.
He is survived by: his children, John G. Messmer (Hope), Nick Messmer (Tammy Deckling), Deborah Manders, Diana Linkous and Lora Slack (Steven); his daughter-in-law Darla Messmer; and his grandchildren, Alex Manders, Ryan Manders (Samantha), Cameron Manders (Rachel), Mike Linkous (Julia Ripley), Shelly Adkins (Enoch Jr.), JP Linkous (Courtney), Wesley Linkous (Natalie), Megan Snider (Buster), Matthew Slack (Lanie), Dustin Messmer (Valerie), Zackary Messmer (Caitlyn), Brittany Adkins (Ryan), Levi Messmer (Brittany), Baylee Messmer (Chase Reida) and Troy Messmer (Ariel Braff). He is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in John's memory to the Morrow County Humane Society (8-16 S. Main St., Mount Gilead, OH 43338) or the Jillian Ripley Endowment Fund (614 Bullard Rutan Road, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044).
