Damon E. Wetterauer Jr.

Damon “Chip” Wetterauer, Jr., age 68, died suddenly Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, SC. surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother Jean Williams Wetterauer and sister, Lynn Wetterauer Heine. Survived by wife, Kathye Lindblom Wetterauer and children, Karol (John) Hanley, Dwight “Ric” Wetterauer, and Dirk (Nicole) Wetterauer and grandchildren, Sean and Quinn Hanley, Drake and Dakota Wetterauer. Also survived by father, Damon (Mary) Wetterauer, siblings Gregory “Tuck” Wetterauer, Drucie (Ken) Fallon, and Julie (Ty) Barnes and many nieces and nephews. Born on March 22, 1944, Chip was a 1962 graduate of Worthington High School and a 1966 graduate of Oberlin College. He graduated from Capital University Law School and practiced law until his death. Chip was very community minded, serving on Westerville’s City Council for 16 years. He served as Chariman, Vice-Chairman, and Vice-Mayor while on City Council. While serving on City Council, Chip helped to establish a recycling program, proper planning for continued growth of Westerville, and he was active in the passage of the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces levy. He was particularly proud of forging relationships between City council, the Westerville School Board, the many city boards and commissions, and with neighboring townships. His most recent service to Westerville was as the chair of the 2010 Charter Review Commission. He received the 2011 A. Monroe Courtright Community Award for his years of service to Westerville. Chip was also a long-time coach and commissioner for WYBSL, coaching all 3 of his children. Professionally, Chip was a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Supreme Court of Ohio, and the Columbus Apartment Association. In his leisure time, Chip enjoyed playing golf at Rattlesnake Golf Club, piloting their pontoon boat from the Buckeye Boat Club, and spending time at their home in Myrtle Beach. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandkids. Friends may call at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME 515 High St., Worthington Tuesday 4-8. Celebration service Wednesday 11:00 at Worthington United Methodist Church. Interment Flint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the America Heart Association.