John W. Earnsberger lost his courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was surrounded by his family. John has been an active member in the community of Clinton all of his life. He has been a Clinton fireman since 1966 and has been assistant fire chief since 1999. He also served his country from 1968-1974 in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi. John is retired from USF Holland and had also worked for Pilot Freight and Akron Packing Company. His passions included spending time with his family, especially his best traveling buddy, his grandson, Spenser and he loved "his girls" - firetrucks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond "Ike" and Mary L. Earnsberger and his brother, Thomas Earnsberger. John is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 43 years, Linda; his daughter and son-in-law, Regina & Michael McCulligan; his grandson and best buddy, Spenser John McCulligan. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert (Mary) Earnsberger, Bill (Janet) Earnsberger, Dave (Judy) Earnsberger and sister, Barbara (Ken) Tesch; his in-laws, Donald and Regina Vinson; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Dale) First, Susan (Gerry) Ross and numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Rose, Brittany, Kathy, Tekilla and Paula for all of their care and love for John. Also, all those who sent John well wishes. Funeral Service SATURDAY, 12:00 NOON at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton). Burial with Military Honors by Canal Fulton VFW #9795 at Clinton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home FRIDAY 2-8 p.m. with a Last Alarm Service , Friday 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: ALS Association, 2500 East 22nd St., Suite 102, Cleveland, OH 44115, Clinton Fireman's Association, Main St. Clinton, OH 44216 or Legacy Christian Church, PO Box 253 Clinton , OH 44216. To honor John, wear red.

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