John R. Barthel, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2018, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was born to the late Russell and Jessie Barthel on September 20, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky. John is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Iris Barthel (Wainer); children Sara (Butch Lotshaw) Andersen, Steven (Ming Lye) Barthel, David (Amy) Barthel; grandchildren Christopher Borke, Miranda Borke, Emma Barthel, Grace Barthel, Samuel Barthel, Joseph Barthel, Isabelle Barthel; sisters Chi Chi (Bob) Barnhorn and Linda (Paul) Hinson and numerous family and friends. A gathering will take place at Rose Hill Funeral Home on Friday, November 23, 2018, from 10:30am-11:30am with a Celebration of Chemical Disequilibrium (Life) to follow at 11:30am. Burial to take place at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202.