Michael Distelhorst

Michael Distelhorst, age 67, of Powell, OH, passed on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Born to the late Robert and Phyllis Distelhorst, Mike was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1967. A graduate of Capital University, he received his BA degree in 1971 and attained his JD degree from Capital University Law School, Summa Cum Laude, in 1976. Mike was a Life-Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. A distinguished law professor at Capital University since 1980, he served on various state and local commissions. He was a beloved professor. Formerly the Chair of the Business Department of Ohio Dominican College, Mike was former general counsel for O.P.R.S. Mike was an expert on the UCC and was a “Lawyer’s Lawyer” giving much needed counsel to many attorneys. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Richard Block. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 45 years, Barbara Distelhorst; his sister and brother-in-law Denise and Scott Fortenbacher of Bexley, OH; his nephew Ryan (Mark Fisher) Fortenbacher of Columbus; mother-in-law Anna Mae Block of Hamilton, OH; brother-in-law David Block of Gahanna, OH; very dear friend Jay (Sharon) Michael of Dublin, OH; and many other relatives, colleagues and neighbors. Mike and Barbara were faithful parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Church in Powell. Family will receive friends from 2:00-5:00p.m. SUNDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00a.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 at ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell, OH 43065 with The Reverend James Black, Celebrant. Private family burial will be observed Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, OH. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to: Capital University Law School Scholarship Fund, Ohio Dominican University Scholarship Fund or the Humane Society of Delaware County in Mike’s memory. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the family.

Michael Distelhorst

February 11, 1949 - February 17, 2016