Photo courtesy of Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Creamtory
Fremont, Ohio
Roger Calvin Merritt, 58, of Fremont, OH passed away on May 5, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 23, 1955 in Fremont, the son of Calvin and Janet (Smith) Merritt. He was a 1974 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Roger married Janice M. Bender on January 18, 1985 in Fremont and she survives. He currently worked as a Supervisor at Crescent Manufacturing Company. He previously worked as a Supervisor at Nickels Bakery for twenty-one years.
Roger was a member of Victory Church. He was an avid baseball player and NASCAR fan, especially Jeff Gordon. Roger enjoyed golf, his dogs and animals. He loved being around people and making them laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Janice M. Merritt, Fremont, OH; children, Andreia (Bradley) Lefevre of Michigan, Stephen Merritt, Fremont, OH, Amanda (Dustin) Miller, Green Springs, OH; parents, Calvin and Janet Merritt, Fremont, OH; siblings, Pat Merritt, Fremont, OH, Scott (Janet) Merritt, Lima, OH, Brad Merritt, Fremont, OH.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 ? 4 pm and 6 ? 8 pm and Friday from 9:30 ? 10:30 am at Victory Church, 2051 Oak Harbor Rd, Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, May 9, 2014, 10:30 am at the church with Pastor Scott Robles officiating.
Burial: McGormley Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorials: To the family or the Cardiovascular Department at Toledo Hospital.
Para mi Roger Merrit fue un jugador profesional, a parte de un pelotero un gran ser humano, que se merece su lugar en el Salón de la fama, y es un buen ejemplo a seguir para aquellos peloteros que están dando inicio a su carrera, bendiciones a las familia y que Dios lo tenga en Santa Gloria.
Andrés Rincón
February 27, 2022 | República Dominicana, SD | Student
Roger was a great person he is missed
We will always remember him.
Jim Dlugoleski
April 30, 2019 | Fremont, OH | Coworker
Roger will be remembered fondly, his family will be in my thoughts...
Rick Twiss
May 10, 2014 | Fremont, OH
Scott and Family, So sorry for the loss of your brother and friend, Until you are all together again you are in my thoughts and prayers, Sincerely Judy (Young) Nuzum
Judy Nuzum
May 09, 2014 | Bluffton, OH
We are sorry for your loss. We worked with Roger at Nickles Bakery. He was a great person who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Sharlene Dlugoleski
May 09, 2014 | Fremont, OH
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
nicholas parente
May 09, 2014 | Tiffin, OH
Janice and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Roger. You are in our prayers for God's strength and His peace now and always.
Marvin and Becki Wagner
May 08, 2014 | Fremont, OH
Janice, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Theresa Kimmet
May 08, 2014 | Tiffin, OH
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Patty Adams
May 08, 2014 | Gibsonburg, OH
