John Norman Thatcher

John Norman Thatcher, 75, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware.

He was born December 12, 1944, in Lima, the son of Helen (Wise) and Norman J. Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. 

John graduated from Lincolnview High School. In his formative years he grew up on a farm, where he was a member of 4-H and raised and showed cattle. After high school graduation, he attended The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture in 1967, and a Master of Science degree in 1970. John worked for the United States Department of Agriculture Soil

Conservation Service for several years before going on to work for TruGreen Chemlawn until his retirement in January 2012. John enjoyed playing trombone in the local community band, and also enjoyed playing the piano. He had a love for planes, boats, and old farm equipment. The highlight of his life was his family. 

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne (Hitt) Thatcher, and their children, James (Mary), Jeffrey, and Mary. He is also fondly remembered by his sister Virginia Thatcher; four grandchildren, Sam, Joshua, Gabriella, and Ryan; as well as a brother-in-law, Richard (Judy) Hitt; and nephews Matt (Rebecca) Hitt and Adam (Ashley) Hitt. He will be sadly missed by his dog Gunner.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Robinson Funeral Home, 32 W. Winter St. in Delaware, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. 

Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.