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David Bergman Obituary
MINSTER – David J. Bergman, age 40, of Minster, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home in Minster.
He was born April 29, 1979, in St. Marys, Ohio, to Gerald "Jerry" and Lynn (Meiring) Bergman, who both survive in Minster.
On Aug. 9, 2003, he married Kerri Meyer, and they have three surviving children at home, Alayna, Jonathan and Cameron. He is also survived by his three brothers and spouses, Dan and Michelle Bergman, Ada, Michigan, Doug and Tiffany Bergman, Minster, Dustin and Ashley Bergman, Xenia; grandmother, Delores "Dottie" Meiring; in-laws, Jon and Barb Meyer, Minster; brother-in-law, Kevin and Jenni Meyer, Minster; sister-in-law, Jenna and Brad Prenger, Cincinnati; and 15 nieces and nephews.
Dave was a graduate of Minster High School in 1997 and of Bowling Green State University in 2002. He was a former teacher and head baseball coach at Goshen High School and a former junior varsity coach at Minster High School. He was the co-owner of Image Machine. He was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and the Minster Athletic Boosters. Dave had a love of nature and a passion for landscaping. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Frankline Rayappa, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, and from 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, donations will contribute to the college funds for Alayna, Jonathan and Cameron.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Gary & Beth Fortkamp
March 29, 2020
Jerry & Lynn and Families - So sorry to hear about your son David. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in the time of sadness, may the Lord lead you to a place of peace. With deepest Sympathy for Your Loss. Love to all!!
Marjorie Kuehner
March 24, 2020
Dear Jerry & Lynn and the Bergman family, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sarah Moeller
March 21, 2020
Kerri and Family:
So sorry about your tragic loss.
Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mike Trempe
March 18, 2020
Jerry, Lynn, Kerri and family
We were so saddened to learn of Dave's sudden passing. You are all in our hearts and constant prayers. May God hold you all close and give you some comfort to heal. Mike Trempe and the Entire Staff of Elite Enclosure Company
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Bill Place
March 18, 2020
Just heard of Daves passing this evening. My deepest sympathy Kerri and the children as well as the entire family. I will always remember Ducky as a very special person from my time at Minster. All the best and prayers. Coach Bill Place.
Jane Kaylor
March 18, 2020
Kerri, Alayna, Jonathan, Cameron, Jerry, Lynn, Jon and Barb,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God bless you, give you strength to accept what you cannot change and heal your devastating pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jane Kaylor
Thecla Barhorst
March 18, 2020
Dear Kerri and your beautiful family, Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband. He will definitely be missed by all.
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Pat & Thecla Barhorst
Mike & Marge Stricker
March 17, 2020
Carrie and family, Jerry and Lynn, Jon and Barb
Please accept our deepest sympathy ! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you!
Tom and Donna Fullenkamp
March 17, 2020
Carrie and children, Jerry, Lynn, John, Barb and families we extend our deepest sympathy. May God bless all of you and get you through this difficult time. Thoughts, Hugs, and Prayers!
John Ranly
March 17, 2020
Carrie and family, John and I were so sad to hear of the sudden passing of Dave. You have our deepest sympathy. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for the strength and faith to get you all through this.
John and Jan Ranly
Lindsay Hunter
March 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I remember Dave as a fun loving guy. My heart is broken for you all. Thinking of you all as you navigate this difficult time.
March 17, 2020
Dottie, sorry for your loss. You and the entire family are in my prayers. Mary Miller
March 16, 2020
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember him as such a fun young man. Ducky will always be remembered by all. Prayers are with all of you. May God bless all of you., and hold you in the palm of his Hands. Mary Albers
Bo and Jane Gast
March 16, 2020
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JERRY AND LYNN!! MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR SORROW!!
James Tebbe
March 16, 2020
Barb and John, We want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers
March 16, 2020
Prayers for the whole family. Carol and Barry William's of centre hall, pa
kathy stricker
March 16, 2020
Kerry and kids, Lynn, Jerry, Barb, and John.
Heavy heart for all of you especially his 3 beautiful children. Ducky was such a caring fun-loving and super dad and husband, How proud you and so many must be of him and fortunate to be in his life Our families are holding you close in our prayers and heart. Greg & Kathy and family
Mandy Gilmore
March 15, 2020
Kerri, Alayna, Jonathan, and Cameron - I am lifting you up in prayer! Jerry, Lynn, Dan, Doug, Dustin and all family, my deepest sympathies. My heart is breaking for you all.
March 15, 2020
Kerri and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. So many fond memories growing up together. God Bless you and your family during this trying time! Kim & Todd Franck
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