Jackowski Curtis (Curt) James Jackowski, age 48, of Westerville, 
OH lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 20, 2014 at the 
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. Curt was born on February 10, 
1966 in Dayton, OH to George (who survives) and Mabel (Samples) 
Jackowski. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Valerie 
(Jackson) Jackowski; his children, Grant, Morgan and Nate; and 
granddaughter, Emberlynn who brought so much joy to his life; 
sister, Ruth (Bill) Woosley; brothers, George and Paul Jackowski; 
he is also survived by his step-mother, Karen; his sister and
brother-in-law, Brad and Vanessa (Abby) Christian; with niece, 
Emily; and nephews, AJ, Seth and Luke. He was preceded in 
death by his mother Mabel as well as his father and mother in-law 
Charles and Gloria Jackson and sister-in-law Cathy (Wingett) 
ackowski. Curt carved a deep-rooted legacy in the Westerville City 
School district where he served as principal of Westerville North 
High School and as a member of the Executive Leadership team for 
Westerville City School District. No matter what, in the fall he could 
always be found on Friday nights tailgating for the Warhawk 
football team. Curt was a 1984 graduate of West Carrollton high 
school (West Carrollton, OH) and earned his undergraduate degree 
from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and his graduate degree from 
the University of Dayton (Dayton, OH). Celebration of Life, Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 N. State Street, Westerville, 
OH. Interment will be at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests that donations be made to the Curt Jackowski Memorial 
Scholarship Fund through Westerville City Schools, 936 Eastwind 
Dr. Westerville, OH 43081. Curt was a Warrior through and through, 
which was evidenced by his fight against cancer and his love for his 
family, friends and school community. His spirit will remain with all 
whom he touched as an educator, leader, mentor and friend. 
Arrangements by MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on July 23, 2014

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