John Inniger

John Michael “Mike” Inniger, 65, of Van Wert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born on March 24, 1951 in Bluffton, Ohio to John P. Inniger, who preceded him in death, and Carolyn (Rausch) Inniger who survives in Jenera, Ohio.

On August 3, 1974 he married his high school sweetheart Kathie (Reese) Inniger who survives in

Van Wert. Kathie and Mike have two daughters, Alyssa (Steve) Bixler of Bexley, OH and Emily

(Isaac) Seevers of Jamestown, OH. He was known as Pops to his six grandchildren Ian, Lucas, and Lydia Bixler and Eliza, Abraham, and Owen Seevers.

He is also survived by siblings Clark (Dawn) Inniger of Arlington, Ohio, Andy (Vicky) Inniger of Ottawa, Ohio, and Deb (Jack) Enderle of Beaverdam, Ohio. His extended family, mother-in-law

Evelyn Reese, brothers and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews were special to him.

Mike was a 1969 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School where a highlight was being the starting quarterback on the 1968 State Champion Hornet squad. He was a 1973 graduate of Bluffton College where he earned his B.A. in Education and later earned his Masters from the University of Dayton. He spent 35 years in education as a teacher, coach, and elementary school principal at Lincolnview Local and Van Wert City Schools.

In retirement, he spent time with family at their lake cottage where he loved to fish and be outdoors. He also enjoyed his travels with RoadTrek friends and time with his movie and breakfast buddies. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir and also served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and elder.

Mike was a godly man who loved and served his family and community. He was patient, positive, kind, graciously gave of himself to others and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, February 5th and

10 a.m. until service time on Monday, February 6th. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 6th at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church 6727 SR 49 Convoy, Ohio with Rev Michael Saylor presiding. Memorials can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Mike Inniger Memorial Scholarship Fund.