Joseph Ronald Mongolier

MONGOLIER Joseph Ronald Mongolier age 82 of Westerville passed away August 10, 2017. Retired from Sprint United Telephone of Florida. Preceded in death by parents Buzzie and Helen Mongolier . Survived by loving wife Betty; sons, Joseph P. (Mary) Mongolier and Ronald P. (Lori) Mongolier; daughters; Dina (Tony) Spagnol and Rebecca (William) Staley; grandchildren, Renee Spagnol, Sarah Perry, Anthony Spagnol, Mandy Mongolier, Leah Mongolier, Matthew Mongolier and Rachel Staley; great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Brielle, Jordon, Aiden, Anne Marie, Allison, Jackson, and Arlo; brother, Ralph Mongolier; and loving nieces, Shelly Halley, Kristina Thomas and Lisa Curran. Graduate of Georges Township H.S. and attended West Virginia University and Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Joe started his business career in 1955 with the JL Hudson Company in Detroit, Michigan, where he meet his wife, Betty. Quickly advancing through the organization to become Divisional Merchandise Manager. In 1970, after the merger of the Dayton-Hudson Corporations, Joe became the first employee to transfer between the corporations to Senior Divisional Merchandise Manager for a small company called Target, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Always trying to advance his career, Joe took a position as Vice President with the Howard Brothers Discount Stores in Texarkana, Texas. The next move was to Gold Circle in Columbus, Ohio. This was the most memorable of moves. Joe’s four children graduated from Westerville High Schools, some were married here and some grandchildren were born here. During Joe’s time in Westerville he worked for Augustus Realty and sold $1,000,000 worth of Real Estate his first year. Joe was also involved in the community - coaching Westerville JBBL and helping with the leagues administrative duties. Along with being a member of St Paul's Catholic Church, Joe joined the Knights of Columbus and he advanced to a Fourth Degree designation. Never one to stay in a place for too long, Joe and his wife, Betty moved to Deltona, Florida. Joe worked for Sprint United of Florida as a Products Marketing Manager. While living there, Joe became President of the Deltona Rotary and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. To become more involved in the community, Joe became a member of the Chamber of Commerce. After his retirement from Sprint, Joe & Betty’s next move was to Maggie Valley, North Carolina. During retirement he enjoyed working at the Maggie Valley Country Club and also serving ten years as the Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus. In the twilight of his life, Joe made it back to Westerville, a place he always held close to his heart. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Westerville, OH where a Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 am Thursday, August 17, 2017. Father Lonzo, Celebrant. Friends may call 6-8 pm Wednesday at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

Joseph Ronald Mongolier

January 13, 1935 - August 10, 2017