James E Cermak "Jim", age 71, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away, October 6, 2018, at home. Jim served with the 11th Special Forces Group A and retired from Dublin City Schools. He also taught at Columbus State Community College, trained poll workers for Franklin County Board of Elections, and served as a stadium usher at The Ohio State University football games.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, step parents, a brother, and infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Mona Swartz (Chris); son, James (April); eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; a brother, George (Alison) Cermak; and step-brother, Bobby DeVault.
Jim was a graduate of Adena Local High School, Wilmington College and The Ohio State University. Jim was a member of Orange Friends Church in Lewis Center. He donated 375 units of blood to the American Red Cross over his lifetime.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 11:30 am at Orange Friends Church, 3460 East Orange Road, Lewis Center Ohio. Family will receive friends beginning at 10 am. Private interment will take place at a later time.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Jim's memory to either Orange Friends Church, or to the American Red Cross. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthingon, OH.