Carl Mayer Obituary

Mayer Carl Hugo Mayer Sr., son of Margaret and Charles Mayer, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 after a long battle with liver disease. Carl lived his life with a passion for his faith and a strong connection to the University of Dayton ('66). Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 3, 1944, Carl spent a majority of his adult life in Ohio following a tour in Vietnam as a Captain in the U.S. Army. During his time in Vietnam, Carl worked closely with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam to train their military forces for fighting the North Vietnamese Army. Carl received a Bronze Star, an Army Commendation Medal, and an Armed Forces Honor Medal for his service in Vietnam. For his Bronze Star, Carl "distinguished himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the period October 1968 to September 1969." Though most recently of Columbus, Carl lived in Westerville with his family where he attended St. Paul Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his sisters, Margaret (Art) Gallagher and Elizabeth (Gerry) Huntenburg; his children, Carl (Julie) Mayer, Becky (Sean) Barker, Jeff (Stephanie) Mayer, Matt (Jessica) Mayer, Tina (Mike) Keller, and Dan (Melissa) Mayer; his grandchildren, Allison, Scott, Sarah, John, Maddy, Carly, Genevieve, Jack, Cecilia, Ben, Sebastian, and Mary Kate; and great-grandchildren Ava, Nora, and Hadley. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, September 12 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus. Interment will follow the mass at Resurrection Cemetery at 9571 North High Street. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Carl's name can be made to the Bernard F. And Irene C. Kroger Memorial Scholarship at the University of Dayton at 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469-7053. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit: www.RutherfordFuneralHomes.com