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George Henry Stickford, Jr.

George Henry Stickford, Jr., 84 of Dublin, died Thursday evening, September 26, 2024 at Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 8, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late George Henry Sr. and Marion (Doornek) Stickford. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Nelson, Ginny Stickford; a brother, Martin Stickford. On September 14, 1963 he married the former Rosann Barry in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville and she survives. George graduated from The Ohio State University with a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena. George was instrumental in doing research in the late 1960s on the JPL “Galileo” Jupiter fact-finding project.  The mission launched years later in 1989, and based upon the accurate calculations of George and his colleague and friend, Wes Menard, a probe successfully entered the Jovian atmosphere to gather data about Jupiter during a 1995 Jupiter flyby.  He later worked at Battelle Memorial Institute and was there for the duration of his career. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was compassionate, caring, gracious and generous of spirit, and was quick to laugh. He was always physically active and enjoyed playing basketball, hiking and backpacking, long-distance cycling, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. A committed Buckeye fan, he loved men’s basketball and football and watched every game he could. He was a woodworker and a naturalist who actively sought to conserve and appreciate the world around him. He helped provide habitats for bluebirds by building many birdhouses for them around central Ohio. A lifelong Catholic, he had been an active member of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church in Dublin. He was grateful for his life on earth. George was a man of science, but he was also a man of faith, freely acknowledging there was much more in this universe we didn’t know. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Stickford, Phoenix, AZ; Eric (Lara) Stickford, Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren, Mitch, Kyra and Mark Stickford; a brother, Bill (Sharon) Stickford, Madison, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brigid of Kildare Church in Dublin on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Fr James Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial gifts may be made to Mid-Ohio Food Collective (www.mofc.org), PO Box 182883, Columbus, OH 43218. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Price Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: Rusty Lee Rausch Dallas, TX jlalexandar@protonmail.com Tue, May 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM Roseann and family;  I have recently found that George has passed and is now in God's hands.  I have great memories of us and always found myself 'safe' in your presence.  George and I had several very private conversations about my continual family issues (LaDonna, Shari, the 'Rausch's) and I always found his advice and prayers very comforting and would keep me in my faith.rRoseann; I remember running into you at Mount Carmel where I worked and you volunteered and our phone conversations that always left me feeling 'like I mattered'.rI have often thought about you and your family and one of my favorite treasures is a picture taken of you, George and Aunt 0mah taken at my wedding; the picture has aways been frnt-and-center on my piano.rYour marriage was always a inspiration to me and I will always treasure our memories.rGod Bless you.rRusty Lee, cell phone number 571-645-2276r View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Michele & Michael Morabito   Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 4:38 PM We are so terribly sad to learn of George’s passing. May you be comforted with fond memories and the love of family and friends.  May he rest in peace.  God bless to all.  Hugs. #2 from: Frank Jakob Kansas City, MO Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 8:41 AM I miss George. He had a sense of empathy about him. He gently engaged with new acquaintances and good friends alike, putting them at ease, often making them laugh. We met at my first job out of school, Battelle. He was diligent about his engineering craft, solving all sorts of difficult problems for clients. He was gently passionate about his faith, introducing me to a community of Christians, Cursillo (Cum Christo), and amazing people at churches across Central Ohio. George, see you in Heaven someday. I miss you brother. ……  Hugs, prayers and condolences to Rosann, Stephane, Eric and their extended family. #3 from: Don and Vonnie Wasserbeck Marion, ohio Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM We considered George a good friend. A kind and gentle man who will be missed by many. TIP George. #4 from: Donna Marie Lane Portland, Oregon Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM My heart is heavy, my spirit is grateful that he had such a happy, full life. His obituary is a beautiful tribute to a good man. I really don't have words that adequately convey my condolences, but I think you know, Roseanne that he is now with God and is happy. I would love to be at the funeral to celebrate his Mass with all of you; hopefully other friends from our class will be there to comfort you and his family and to celebrate the love and kindness that flowed so readily from George. God be with you. #5 from: Jim & Sandra Christy  Piqua, OH Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 2:21 PM Rosann and family-- So very sorry for your loss.  May God wrap his loving arms around you and bless you with peace and comfort. #6 from: Karen Droll Columbus, Ohio Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 6:09 PM Roseanne, I have missed the blessed times we had worshipping together at the Newman Center with the Paulist. I am so sorry for your loss and am certainly keeping George, you and your family in my prayers during these difficult days. May he rest now in peace after a life well lived and may you be comforted by your faith,family and friends♥️🙏 #7 from: Larry and Cindy Berens Lancaster  ,OH Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 6:56 PM You have our heartfelt and deepest sympathy for your loss of George.  He is now in his beautiful Heavenly home at Peace with his Lord. #8 from: Bob & Connie Hill Nolensville. TN Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM Rosann & Family, Thinking of you at this difficult time.  His life was remarkable.  Prayers for all. #9 from: Nancy pacha & Virg Hoffman Delaware, Oh Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 7:45 PM Rosann and Family,   so very sorry with the passing of George.He was such a great person and riend He and family will cherish all of the memories to hold dear in your heart.  GOD BLESS!       #10 from: Rita Somerlot   Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 3:18 PM So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are w/you & your family. #11 from: Mary Jo Menard California Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 12:58 PM Wes and I  were so sad to learn of George’s Passing but believe he is with our Lord! Rosan, You and your family will be in our prayers as you deal with the loss of your precious husband and your children’s father! We have so many wonderful memories of time spent together over the years! I wish you still lived HERE!!❤️ #12 from: David Zielke Ft. Worth, Texas Sun, Oct 6, 2024 at 4:45 PM Rosann, So sorry to learn of Georges's passing. I have many fond memories of the time we spent together in classes and work at OSU and our apartment on Niel av. He was a good friend and I'll always remember the many good times we had together.

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