John Wesley Fenner

John Wesley Fenner, age 81, Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at Mayfair Village. Born April 28, 1933, to the late G. Raymond and Florence Murray Fenner. Preceded in death by brothers, Raymond, Norman, David and Ronnie Fenner. Survived by sister, Marianne Mapes as well as sisters-in-law Louise Fenner, Karol Fenner, and Diane Zane, many nephews and nieces including godson, Danny Nygren, and hundreds of friends and former students and athletes. Graduate of Upper Arlington High School and the Ohio State University. Member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He served in the Korean War. John found his calling in a career as teacher and coach in the Southwestern City School district. John was a Residency Counselor at First Community Village and was a long-time volunteer at the Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital.

Two of John's great life passions were the encouragement and education of young people; and Boston terriers. One of John's former student athletes perhaps said it best," Mr. Fenner was a committed coach and educator who was a tremendous positive influence on my life. 'A Teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops'". John often volunteered at various animal care/adoption agencies and loved fostering Bostons that needed extra TLC. A Celebration of Life Service will be 3pm on Sunday, April 26, at the Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Rd., where family will greet friends one hour prior and following the ceremony. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Schoedinger.com . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue Group, PO Box 297, Kent City, MI 49330, or Gentiva Hospice 540 Officenter Place, Suite 100, Gahanna, OH 43230, in his memory. Or, simply, encourage someone.