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Roland J. Berger
96 of West Street in Baltic died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Park Village Health Care Center at Dover. He was born Nov. 5, 1917 in Ragersville to the late John R. and Iona E. (Knecht) Berger. He owned and operated the former Ott Hardware in Baltic and later Berger Enterprises. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church at Baltic and had served as Superintendent of Sunday School. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, was past Commander of the Tuscarawas County Council of American Legion, life member of Post 679 American Legion in Baltic and life member of the Army Navy Club in Dover. He was past President of the Baltic Board of Education, former member of the Baltic Firemen and Baltic Lions Club and member of Baltic C.I.C. He was a life time member of the NRA, Baltic Conservation Club and the Baltic and Ragersville Historical Societies. He married the former Lucille Ott on Sept. 23, 1939 and she died Nov. 5, 2008.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl (John) Murray of Dover, Gary (Libby) Berger of Florida and David (Marky) Berger of Dover; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Lisa House (Jesse Benedetti), Eric (Shel) Berger, Jade and Brooke, Lori (Craig) Perry, Mitchel, Sierra and Reid, Melissa (Patrick) Hoch, Karen (Michael) Risher, Julia, Kyler and Kinsie, Troy (Carrie) Murray and Michelle (Fumin) Murray-Yang; sisters, Marilyn Hutchinson of New Philadelphia, Linda (Carl) Siders of Grove City and Tina (Ray) Mathias of New Philadelphia. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brother, four sisters and infant son, Roland Jr.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Smith-Varns Funeral Home at 1018 W. Main Street, Sugarcreek with Pastor Ellen Mills officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Cemetery in Baltic. Friends may call on Friday 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. LORD-I thank you for the days you have given me. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the local Salvation Army. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
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Patti McCartney
Family
December 11, 2019
Gary, Dave & family,
I grew up with your dad in my back yard as a neighbor. You guys give me my first real job! Tons of good memories hunting and many others. RSIP RB
Jerry Farnsworth
December 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss...prayers for all of you.
sandy kopp
December 17, 2013
You were a great Uncle glad you are resting in peace Love Patti and family
Patti McCartney
December 17, 2013
Gary, Dave & Cheryl, I was so very blessed to know your Dad all these years. It has been many years since I have seen him. He did a lot for Baltic during his years with us. Pray in Jesus Name for each of you and your families to be surrounded with HIS comfort and strength now and in the days ahead.
Jim & Peggy Limbacher
December 17, 2013
Cheryl, Dave, Gary - so sorry to see that your dad passed away. Jan and I will have your family in our prayers.
Dick & Jan Gerber
December 17, 2013
To Cheryl, Dave and Gary,
You have my condolences on your loss. I remember your Dad very well. He was a cheerful man with a nice sense of humor. He and my Dad (Art Lorenz) were active in the American Legion together.
Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Marilyn Swaldo
December 17, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Gerry and Shelia Trachsel
December 17, 2013
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