The Rev. Dana Lee Zartman, 67, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at his residence. He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Great Lakes Christian College, Beamsville, Ontario, for more than 20 years and also pastored churches in both Pennsylvania and Illinois for many years.
A memorial service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at First Christian Church in Paris, with the Rev. Michael C. Dixon officiating. Private interment is at a later date. Templeton Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
The Rev. Zartman was born March 18, 1949, at Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Walter and Ruth Montgomery Zartman.
Survivors include a son, Jonathan Zartman of Brighton, Mich.; a daughter, Rebecca (David) Bailey of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Mark (Kathy) Zartman of Ohio; a sister, Myrna Hairston of Ohio; and a grandson, Myron Zartman-Bailey.
He attended Ohio Valley College and was a standout on the basketball court. He was a graduate of Harding University in Searcy, Ark., where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education.
In the mid 1990s, he made the decision to answer a calling to ministry. He graduated from Trinity Seminary with a degree in divinity and went on to pastor for many years in both Pennsylvania and Illinois. In recent years, he attended First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Paris where he also served as guest pastor. "Coach,” as he was known by everyone at Great Lakes Christian College, was loved by many. He will be remembered as a counselor, friend and prayer warrior.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Paris.
Online condolences may be left at www.TempletonFuneralHome.com.