In Memory Of
John W. Corfman
1935
2020
John W. Corfman
March 8, 1935 — April 30, 2020
John Wendell Corfman, 85 of Columbus, passed away at Friendship Village Columbus on April 30, 2020.
Born to the late Vernal and Avinelle (Morgan) Corfman in Warren, OH. John grew up on a farm in Newton Falls,OH where he helped raise chickens and was an avid gardener, winning the National Juvenile Grange Victory Garden Contest at ages 10 and 11. John graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree.
He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany where he played piccolo in the 83rd Army band. He then worked as a systems analyst with DSCC in Columbus until he retired in 1992. He spent his retirement years travelling with his late wife of 52 years, Carol (Krimmer) and spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survived by children Heidi (Rick) Duff, Kimberly Barton, William (Janna) Corfman, grandchildren Heather(Bob), Brooklynn, Brandii, Jazzmine, Jordin, Brionne, Cambell, Richard, and Morgan, 14 great grandchildren, in-laws Edward & Janee Krimmer, Vivian Carvender, William & Shelvie Krimmer, Anita & Larry Beardsley and Ramona and Dennis Zeck, 14 nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Charles & Janice Corfman, son-in-law Russell Barton, brothers-in-law Cecil Bonsall and George Carvender and niece Valerie Peddicord.
Born to the late Vernal and Avinelle (Morgan) Corfman in Warren, OH. John grew up on a farm in Newton Falls,OH where he helped raise chickens and was an avid gardener, winning the National Juvenile Grange Victory Garden Contest at ages 10 and 11. John graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree.
He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany where he played piccolo in the 83rd Army band. He then worked as a systems analyst with DSCC in Columbus until he retired in 1992. He spent his retirement years travelling with his late wife of 52 years, Carol (Krimmer) and spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survived by children Heidi (Rick) Duff, Kimberly Barton, William (Janna) Corfman, grandchildren Heather(Bob), Brooklynn, Brandii, Jazzmine, Jordin, Brionne, Cambell, Richard, and Morgan, 14 great grandchildren, in-laws Edward & Janee Krimmer, Vivian Carvender, William & Shelvie Krimmer, Anita & Larry Beardsley and Ramona and Dennis Zeck, 14 nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Charles & Janice Corfman, son-in-law Russell Barton, brothers-in-law Cecil Bonsall and George Carvender and niece Valerie Peddicord.
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