

Jim passed away on October 14 while visiting Bardstown, Kentucky, with his wife Susan and close friends. Born on November 5, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Jack and Mary, the family moved to Columbus in 1958, and Jim graduated from St. Charles Preparatory School in 1965. He earned a BA degree in history from Kenyon College in 1970 and an MBA at Harvard Business School in 1974. Jim worked in partnership with his brothers in the family business.
Jim met his soul mate and love of his life, Susan, in 1977, and the two were married in 1983. They traveled the world together and had many adventures with family and friends. Jim also actively supported Susan's career in dietetics and nutrition.
Jim possessed an infectious zeal for life and had diverse hobbies, including golf, fly fishing, reading, and travel. He had a generous spirit and engaged people easily.
Jim was an active alumnus of Kenyon College, including serving on the Board of Trustees. He also founded Finn House, offices of the Kenyon Review, for which he served on the Board of Trustees. He was also an active supporter of St. Charles Preparatory School, and his roles included long-time Board member and President of the Board.
Jim is survived by wife Susan, stepson John (Kristan), twin brother John (Bebe), brother Mike (Janet), and sister Maureen (Tom Withgott), and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Schoedinger Northwest, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43221. A memorial service will be held the following day at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. Broad St., Bexley, Ohio, 43209.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Charles Preparatory School (https://stcharlesprep.myschoolapp.com/page/giving/give?siteId=1249&ssl=1) or Kenyon College (https://gift.kenyon.edu).
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St. Charles Preparatory School2010 E Broad St, Bexley, Ohio
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