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Earl Rager Obituary

WADSWORTH -- Earl W. Rager, 75, of Wadsworth passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Jane (Dolamore) Rager; sons, Rob (Dannette), Bill (Brenda), Greg (Sheri) and daughter, Tanya (Mark) Herdman. There are 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry Rager, Ron Rager and sisters, Grace Gigandet and Loretta Fay Easterling along with numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law, Joan Tannehill and Judy (Bill) Raker. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara (Littleton) Rager; brothers, Kenneth and Charlie Rager and sisters, Anna Mae (Janie) Ponander, Dorothy Serfass, Elsie Jean Rearick; and in-laws , Pearl and Randall Dolamore. He will be greatly missed by all. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 26 at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday with Pastor Matthew Wald officiating, Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Hilliard-Rospert (330-334-1501) www.HilliardRospert.com

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 25, 2020.

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Kim Bonewit

January 19, 2021

Great guy!!! We went from Elementary school through high school together! Loved his Facebook entries! Hope his family is healing from the loss.

Kim Bonewit

July 15, 2020

I am saddened to hear this news! I hadnt seen his Facebook posts for a while, but I did not think it may have been a health issue. He and I were in the same elementary school, and simply a real nice guy. I TrueType like him a lot, and talked several years ago on the phone. Thankful for that!

Marti & Stanley Hallstrom

January 26, 2020

DearJane, words cannot express how sad and heartbroken we are to learn of Earl's passing. We just found out today and I am sorry for your entire Family. Earl was truly a special guy and good friend. It seems like just a few days ago we were chatting on FB. I will NEVER forget how hard Earl worked during the election year. He would stop over and we would talk forever. Prayers, Love and Peace to you and yours.

Christine Messner

January 25, 2020

Jane - So sorry for your loss. May his memories help you during this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers with you.

Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.

January 25, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Robin Acord

January 22, 2020

Earl was a great man. My prayers and thoughts go to all the families. He will be miss dearly .

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