Jeffrey “Jeff” P. Eisenman, age 77, passed away on July 7, 2026, leaving behind a life that was rich in love, laughter, hard work, and a healthy appreciation for a good story well told.
He was born on August 20, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mark and Evelyn Eisenman, and from the start he had the kind of steady Midwestern spirit that could make a room feel calmer just by walking into it. He grew up with a sharp mind, a warm heart, and enough curiosity to keep history books, classic films, and anyone within earshot thoroughly occupied.
Jeff was a graduate of Bishop Watterson High School, Class of 1966, and he carried that foundation forward with pride. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and his Master’s Degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University, which is a pretty impressive academic combination unless your dream is to confuse people at parties, in which case it was perfect. He took his education seriously, but he never took himself too seriously, and that made him the kind of man people trusted, enjoyed, and remembered.
He was a practicing CPA at Battelle for 16 years, where his talents and diligence served him well, and then he became a small business owner of rental properties beginning in 2000. Jeff understood responsibility, numbers, and the value of steady work, and he approached his career with the same dependable humor and practical wisdom that he brought to every part of his life. He had the rare ability to make even the most ordinary details feel manageable, which is a gift not everyone has, especially when the details involve accounting.
Outside of work, Jeff had passions that gave real color to his days. He loved history, particularly the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, and he could discuss both with the kind of enthusiasm that made you feel like you had accidentally enrolled in a very entertaining seminar. He also loved movies, especially Hallmark movies, which suggests a man who appreciated comfort, predictability, and the occasional plot twist that could be solved before the second commercial break. He found joy in the simple pleasures, and he knew how to enjoy them fully.
Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and he will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Virginia “Ginny” Fahys; his daughters, Erica (Sam Gilbert) Eisenman and Megan (Michael) Bowman; and his beloved grandchildren, Clementine and Harriet Gilbert and Agnes and Theodora Bowman. His family was the center of his world, and he loved them with the kind of steady devotion that does not need to announce itself because everyone already knows. He was the sort of man who showed up, stayed present, and made life better simply by being in it.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Judy Eisenman and Joanne Findley; and his brother, Jerry (Patricia) Eisenman. Though he has joined those who went before him, the warmth of his life remains in the stories shared, the lessons passed down, and the many moments of laughter he gave to those around him. In a world that can sometimes feel too serious, Jeff had a way of reminding people that dignity and humor can live in the same house and get along beautifully.
Friends may call Friday, July 24, 2026, at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. His life was one of faith, family, intellect, and quiet strength, and those who loved him will carry forward his memory with gratitude, affection, and more than a little admiration for a man who lived so fully and so well.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UNHCR (The United Nations Refugee Agency)
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