Karl Justus, Jr

Karl B. “Fritz” Justus, Jr. 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 27, 1934 to the late Karl B. and Vaneta Justus, Sr. and grew up in Baltimore, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1953, four year letter winner in football, basketball and baseball. He was inducted into the Liberty Union Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. He later graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 1957. Karl went on to become a teacher and administrator with 30 years. He coached Football for 28 years which were 18 in high schools and 10 years at the college level including Capital University.

After following a career in education he was in local politics for six years as a councilman at-large in Lancaster, Ohio. His hobbies included, golfing, watching his grandchildren in their sport programs and their theater acting.

Karl was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club, volunteered at Fairfield Medical Center, Meals on Wheel, Fairfield County Fair and Charity Newsies member.

He is survived by his wife, Judy (Tobias), children, Karl “Colleen” Justus, III and Jenny (Gregg) Flowers; grandchildren, K.B. (fiancé Allie Barnhart) Justus, IV, John R. (Paige) Flowers, Elizabeth Jane Justus, Nolan (fiance’ Carlie Young) Flowers, David Lee Justus; step-son, Craig Barr; step-grandchild, Jeffrey Barr; half- brother, John Justus, and his loving canine companion, Bentley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge Justus, parents, and step-son, Jeffrey Barr.

A Celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUENRAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 with Rev. Cheryl Foulk officiating. Caring Cremation® to follow. Friends may visit Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Florida 33607 or the First United Methodist Church, 163 E. Wheeling St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

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Visitation

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Celebration of Life

5:00 PM ,Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel
405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130