Rev. Garrard "Jerry" Haubrich

The Reverend Garrard “Jerry” A. Haubrich, age 85, of Columbus, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Jerry was born May 3, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, graduating in June 1953 with a B.A. degree. He then attended Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, graduating with a B.D. degree in June 1957. He was ordained June 30, 1957, and later received a Masters of Divinity Degree. He began his ministry as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church (ALC), Danville (Jelloway), Ohio 1957-1958. At the same time he served as Chaplain, at Mt. Vernon State Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. His pastorates also include: Senior Pastor, Timothy Lutheran Church (ALC), Marion, Ohio 1959-1962 and Pastor, St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church (ALC), Columbus, Ohio 1962-1992. Pastor Haubrich retired from active ministry December 1992. He later resumed his Pastoral duties by serving Interim Pastorates at Grove City Presbyterian Church 1994-1998; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westerville, 1998-2000, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 2000-2001. He then returned to St. Paul Lutheran Church as the Assistant Pastor, 2000 - 2012. In addition to serving area churches, Pastor Haubrich also had an extensive funeral ministry with many funeral homes, and was a frequently requested pastor for many many families. Jerry was a member a long-time member of the Franklinton Ministerial Association, Franklinton Kiwanis, and the Civilian Club. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. & Erma (Garrard) Haubrich; and uncle, Dr. William S. Haubrich. His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elma; Aunt, Eila Haubrich; cousins, Liisa, Christina (Dan) Dworsky, and Karen (Geoffrey) Miller; Noah and Alden Pressing, Erik and Bryan Dworsky and Eila and Robert Miller. Jerry had many interests, including, Clock collecting, cats, classic music, and exploring English Gardens with Elma. He was multitalented individual, who loved, and was loved, and will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123 with The Reverend Ray Rosenthal officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43202, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at church. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Rev. Garrard "Jerry" Haubrich

May 3, 1930 - October 3, 2015