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David ROEPKE Obituary

ROEPKE David W. Sr. David W. Roepke Sr., 71, of Gibsonburg, died early Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Fremont Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Elmore, OH to Edward and Luella (Kranz) Roepke. David was a Navy veteran. He started working as a millwright and retired a member of the carpenters Local 2239. David enjoyed farming and frequented farm auctions. Being an inventor, he was awarded a patent. Surviving are children, David (Jody) Roepke, Jr. of Oak Harbor, Daniel S. (Karis) Roepke of Woodville, Alvin L. Roepke and Annette (Mike) Almroth, both of Elmore; grandchildren, Lynden, Alex, Cynthia, Daniel, Charlie, Michael, Courtney and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Lilliana and Josephina; friend, Alice Holewinski; siblings, Lucille Faist, Betty Bennette, Joann Bruning and Diane Fowler. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charlie and Jim, infant brothers, Donald and Edward Jr. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 5th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg. Services will be held on Monday, February 7th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Blue officiating. Burial will follow at Elmore Harris Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Department, Gibsonburg FFA or to S.C.R.A.P. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.hermankinn.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 4, 2011.

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February 7, 2011

Joann: I am so sorry to read of the death of your brother. I've thought about you and your family over the years.
Bev Reynolds Gaynor, Toledo

rosie davis

February 7, 2011

my through and prayers with everyone he was a every good man

ronald davis

February 7, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lori Corner

February 6, 2011

Dear Cousins...please know we love you and send hugs through our prayers.

Lori and Greg and the rest of the gang in PA

February 5, 2011

Sorry about your loss, Dave was a very good man, friend, and he helped out young men with jobs. He will be missed.
Karen Barnett

February 5, 2011

David,Danny, Alvin & Annette....you are in our thought and prayers. It's never easy to lose a parent. Cherish the fond memories, you have our deepest sympathy.

Carla (Fawley) Bob Beard

February 4, 2011

David, Danny, Alvin, and Annette, We are sad to hear about the loss of your Dad. We knew him since he was a teenager. We have a lot of good memories. He was such an inventive and creative person and a lot of people didn"t know that. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love. Bill and Betty Cicanese

Laura Boss

February 4, 2011

Dave & family, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Sending out prayers for comfort. Rely on God, His strength will carry you through.

George Schneider

February 4, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cj

February 4, 2011

Roepke Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,May you have comfort and peace from the God that gives comfort, trust in his love for you.

Lynden Davies

February 4, 2011

Roepke's I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my parayers.

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