Reva Jergens Obituary


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JERGENS, Reva M. age 84, of Austin TX, (formerly of Dayton, Ohio and Celina, Ohio) died on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at her daughter's home in Austin, Texas after a courageous 8 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 12, 1927 in Xenia OH to Ora & Margaret (Butler) Barnes. On July 13, 1944 she married Edward P. Jergens in Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Dayton, and he died September 06, 1997. Reva is survived by three children and spouses Edward A. & Marilyn Jergens, Englewood, Ohio, Ronald & Deborah Jergens, Beavercreek, Ohio and Margaret & Mark Rodriguez, Austin, Texas. Seven grandchildren and spouses Melissa & John McGlynn, Nora & Kevin Fogt, Steven & Leigh Jergens, Tracy & Scott Michaelis, Julie & Ron Van De Weerd, Michael & Lisa Jergens and Matthew & Elyse Jergens, 22 great grandchildren, a sister Virginia Bettinger, Dayton, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, spouse Edward, three sisters, three brothers and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma, Ohio and Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Texas. Reva and Ed owned and operated Jergens Greenhouse in Dayton, Ohio. And she was a volunteer for the diabetes education program at Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, October 03, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, Ohio with Fr. Rick Friebel, officiating. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma Ohio. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Our family gives special thanks to Hospice Austin for the support and care they gave our mother and grandmother. Our mother was an inspiration and had a postive impact on so many lives from Ohio to Texas. She was loved by so many. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 30, 2011.
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deepest sympathy mark&margert &family. god bless u in your time of sarrow.

linda gudakunst

September 30, 2011

Dear Ron,

Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. My sincerest condolences are sent to you, Deborah, and the entire Jergens' family.

Mike Wyatt

September 30, 2011

Deepest sympathy. Aunt Reva was a great inspiration to me in my fight with lung cancer. She had great strength.
Love

Bonnie LeVan

September 30, 2011

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