Roger W. Purk

ROGER W. PURK Roger W. Purk, 76, formerly of Ottawa and Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Lochhaven Assisted Living, Lima. He was born July 20, 1948, in Van Wert to Robert and Marvel Rae (Mefferd) Purk, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica (David) Trinko, of Ottawa; and Kelli (Matt) Kieper, of Rossford; seven grandchildren, Emma Pruss, Elisabeth Trinko, Gretchen Kieper, Nolan Kieper, Jillian Trinko, Anna Trinko and Mila Trinko; a brother, Larry (Rita) Purk, of Montpelier; and a sister, Rose Ann Purk, of Van Wert. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dick, David, and Daniel Purk; and a granddaughter, Grace Kieper. Roger was a big man with a bigger personality and the biggest heart. A 1967 Crestview High School graduate, he managed the Clark station in Van Wert for 12 years, owning it for four years. He retired from Chrysler Corp. after 24 years in 2008 after working in Van Wert; Orlando, Fla.; and Perrysburg. He was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds. He was a bigger fan of his family, cheering on their successes and telling them how much he loved them. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, with Deacon David Maas officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Lima Convalescent Home Foundation, 1640 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805. His family thanks the Lochhaven Assisted Living staff for all their compassion in Roger's final months. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.