John “Jack” Campbell  - passed away -  July 21, 2021

CINCINNATI - Mr.

John E. “Jack” AKA “Bear” Campbell, age 91, passed away on July 21, 2021, surrounded by family. Jack was born in Springfield, OH to John and Mildred Campbell.

Jack married Wanda Vore of Springfield, Ohio on December 2, 1950, in Richmond, IN. The two moved to Cincinnati after serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He played football for the University of Cincinnati and earned the nickname “Bear” from coach Sid Gillman. During his years as a Bearcat he was a starting guard on both offense and defense all three of his varsity seasons, played in the 1955 Shrine East-West All Star game in San Francisco, and in 1951 participated in the Sun Bowl. Jack coached football, track and even wrestling for a few years at Woodward High School (1956-1979). He continued his career at Walnut Hills High School up until retirement in 1986. During the summers he managed Orchard Hill Swim Club where he taught hundreds of children how to swim. After retirement Jack never lost his passion for staying fit. He was known for his tenacity, grit and determination while working out. Jack and Wanda were members of the Clippard YMCA for many years. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Wanda Campbell, children, Karen (Tom) Farmer, Doug (Diane) Campbell, Beth (Raja) Sifri, grandchildren, Holly Campbell, Katie (Zack) Davis, Michael (Michelle) Farmer, Allison Sifri and Christina Sifri, great-grandchildren, Ava and Mia, sister, Marjorie Brown, and many extended relatives and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his best friend, Doctor Joseph T. Collins. Visitation for Mr. Jack Campbell will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021, from 10:00 AM until services begin at 11:00 AM, at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231. Once on the grounds of the memorial park, follow the blue line to the funeral home. Memorial donations can be directed to the American Heart Association.