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ALBANY - Roger L. Besser, 64, Albany, died Monday morning, February 1, 2016 at home following an extended illness.
Born in Delaware County on May 26, 1951, he grew up in Eaton, attended Delta High School, and was a graduate of Ivy Tech.
Roger was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and belonged to the American Legion. He worked for several years as an electrician and maintenance man in various area locations.
Survivors include his wife of seventeen years, Brenda C. Besser; his mother, Betty Parker, Albany; a step-son, Samuel Eltzroth (wife, Marie), Ft. Wayne; a brother, Larry Besser (wife, Pam), Eaton; a sister, Sherry Dick (friend, Dan Delk), Muncie; two grandchildren, Anna Rose Eltzroth and Zach Douthit, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wendell Besser, and a daughter, Leah Besser.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hill Crest Cemetery, Redkey. Military rites will be provided by Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard. Burial will follow.
A celebration of Roger's life will be held following the service at his brother Larry's house.
Condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be given at www.MeachamFuneralService.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Besser
February 8, 2016
May God be your strength in this time of sorrow,Matthew 5:4 {"Happy are all those who mourn, since thy will be comforted".]
February 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
kris kimmel
February 2, 2016
Roger was so sweet to me when I was a dumb little kid, i will never forget him taking me for rides in his muscle car. Love to all his family.
Ron Rust
February 2, 2016
Larry and Sherry and family: so sorry for your loss may god be with you.
Florence Briggs
February 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sherry. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 2, 2016
Sorry for your loss Sherry
Linda Steckert
J.T. Hogan
February 2, 2016
Hi will be missed. RIP Roger
Joy (Davis) Maurer
February 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss Sherri. May God give you and your family peace.
Terri Rutledge Reynolds
February 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Hummel
February 2, 2016
Im sorry to hear of Rogers passing, He came from a fine family.I hope his family will find comfort in the days to come.Your in our thoughts and prayers.
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