Damon E. Wetterauer, , M.D Sr.

Damon E. Wetterauer, Sr., M.D., of Worthington, age 95, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Williams Wetterauer; son, Damon “Chip” Wetterauer, Jr.; daughter, Lynn Heine; grandson, Greg Wetterauer; sister, Mildred Brooks and brother, Donald Wetterauer; nephew, D.G. Brooks; and brother-in-law, Dr. Bill Williams. Damon will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Funaro Wetterauer; children, Gregory “Tuck” Wetterauer (Lynda Bitar); Drucie (Ken) Fallon; Julie (Ty) Barnes; daughters-in-law, Kathye Wetterauer & Gail Wetterauer; son-in-law Bruce Heine; brother-in-law Joe Funaro and sisters-in-law, Mary Williams, Dona Taylor, Judy Funaro ;and Carmie (Paul) Rhine. Grandchildren & great grandchildren, Karol (John) Hanley, Sean & Quinn; Ric Wetterauer; Dirk (Nicole) Wetterauer, Drake & Dakota; Debbie (Chad) Jester, Camden & Kellen; Kara Kern Wetterauer, Béla & Jonah; Carey (Jeff) Cook, Kylee and Katie Wetterauer, Ashley, Abbey (Nick) Slee, Carson, Camron, Canaan Cook; Ryan Wetterauer; Jennie (Brian) Beifuss, Mia; Doug Heine; Jami (Dan) Mattice, Mason and Hailey; Christina (Brian) Rousey, Cooper; Cassie Fallon; Shay Wetterauer, Alec Hertz, Nikki Hertz, Madison Barnes and many nieces and nephews in Ohio, Florida, California, and Illinois. Damon was born in Marion, Ohio on May 26, 1917 to Mary Guthrie and Benjamin Wetterauer. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1935, Harvard University in 1939 and The Ohio State University Medical School in March, 1943. Damon was a medical doctor, specializing in Allergy and Chest Disorders for 50 years. He was so very passionate about medicine, his wonderful staff and beloved patients. Dr. Wetterauer was a leader in Tuberculosis care for 20 years, starting in the 1940s. In addition to running his own practice, Damon was a highly valued staff member of the London Prison Farm, Mt. Logan Sanitorium in Chillicothe, Rambo Chest Clinic of Zanesville, and the O.S.U. Allergy Clinic. He was also on staff at Grant, Riverside and The Ohio State University hospitals, a member of The American Medical Association and Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity. Damon was a devoted member of his faith community. He was an usher and served on many committees at Worthington United Methodist Church. In his free time, Damon enjoyed playing golf, tennis, horseshoes, croquet, bike riding, jogging and all other outdoor activities he could involve his family and friends in. Being a private pilot was another passion of Damon’s. He was a member of The Flying Physicians Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and The American Bonanza Society. He flew all over the nation in his Bonanza airplane, landing frequently at his favorite vacation spot, North Myrtle Beach, SC. There he loved taking long walks on the beach and admiring the magnificent view from his favorite spot on the balcony. Damon was a Buckeye fan through and through, rooting his team to many victories and belting out the fight song along the way. Of all Damon’s passions and accomplishments, his family was his heart and soul. We could not ask for a better man to be our patriarch, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor and friend. We will miss him dearly and will always hold our memories close to our hearts. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our Sunrise of Worthington extended family, the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association, Odyssey Hospice Care and Dr. Douglas Scharre of the Neurological Clinic of The Ohio State University. Your loving, tender care of Damon through his trials and tribulations of Alzheimer’s disease has been invaluable. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High Street, Worthington, Ohio with Rev. Heather Moyers, officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to either Alzheimer's Association , Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. Condolences for the family may be sent to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com