John "Jack" C. Reisinger, 79, WWII Army Veteran

He was born September 23, 1922 in Lorain. John was a Design Engineer for the U.S. Steel Corp and graduate of Lorain High School. He was a private pilot out of the old Lorain City Airport. He helped raise funds for the new Lorain County Airport. In 1965 he received a letter of praise from the FAA for is actions in saving his passengers lives in an airplane crash on Dec. 31, 1964. He played bridge with the Lorain Duplicate Bridge Club. He also enjhoyed building electronic equipment and was an avid music fan having played both the banjo and the electric organ.

John is survived by his spouse Betty (nee Cathers); 3 daughters, Joyce Stratton of Columbus, OH; Jill Sanders of Columbus, OH; and Jan Reisinger of Columbus, OH; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Isabel (Cameron) Reisinger.

Family and friends were able to visit with him preceding his death. There will be no services. Send memorials to Elyria Renal Center 5316 Hoag Dr. Elyria, OH 44035. Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.