Gregory P. Hadder

HADDER Gregory Paul Hadder, 57, of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed from here to Heaven on Sunday, August 12, 2012 while holding the hands of his beloved wife of twenty years, Kathleen and his cherished daughter, Noelle. After a three and a half year battle with lung cancer, he purposely lingered to celebrate his wife's birthday and have final heart-to-hearts with his "girls" before passing away at The Kobacker House. Greg's life lived larger than the 57 short years it encompassed. Born January 10, 1955, Greg was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School (class of 1973). As a young man, he was a competitive equestrian jumper and apprentice horse trainer and became an accomplished amateur chef while working his way through college. He began his real estate career with King Thompson Realtors in 1984 but after meeting and marrying Kathleen Dugan in 1992, his best adventures began. Together, they had a daughter Noelle and began GHadder and Company Realtors. Greg also founded Certified Appraisal Solutions. The Hadders were active in the local soccer scene, both as Columbus Crew fans and as coach (Greg) and team administrator (Kathleen) for Noelle's select soccer teams. His strong faith led the family to be active in various church ministries. Many of their happiest family memories are of time spent exploring the island and waters of St John and in the company of close friends at Caneel Bay, where Greg and Kathleen were thankfully able to celebrate their final twentieth wedding anniversary. Greg's good humor and unique capacity to connect with others made him a magnet at any gathering. A generous and compassionate man, Greg remained focused on others even on the worst days of his lengthy illness and found great joy in inspiring people, instinctively recognizing those moments when someone in his path needed a word of encouragement. Greg built many lasting friendships and will be dearly missed. His family seeks solace in his faith and an eventual heavenly reunion and in knowing the positive impact Greg Hadder will continue to have in the lives of those who knew him. Greg is survived by his best friend and soul mate, Kathleen; his daughter and favorite "bud," Noelle; brother, Tom Hadder; sister, Lynda Hadder; and second "brother," Tom Holcombe. Greg was also a favorite brother-in-law, son-in-law and "fun" uncle, blessed with a wealth of valued friendships. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 17, at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St, Worthington, OH 43085. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18 at the Vineyard Church of Delaware County, 1001 W. Cherry St., Sunbury, OH 43074. Condolences may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com and there will be opportunities at Greg's gatherings to write special memories of him for his family. In lieu of any flowers, the family requests donations in Greg's memory be made to The Kobacker House and the ASPCA.