Boyer N. Roger

Roger N. BoyerJuly 27, 1933 - May 20, 2013 Roger Neal Boyer, 79, of Deshler, Ohio died Monday morning, May 20, 2013 at Oak Grove Healthcare Center, Deshler. He was born July 27, 1933 in Williams County, Ohio to the late Glen J. and Margaret (Prelipp) Boyer. On July 28, 1956 he married Norma J. (Rush) Boyer at the former Deshler EUB Church and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2008. Roger was a 1951 graduate of Deshler High School and served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked at the Campbell Soup Company, Napoleon, Ohio for over 37 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1994. He was a member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Deshler and the Deshler American Legion Post #316. Roger was a coach for the Deshler Cornhuskers Softball team for several years; enjoyed bowling, fishing; and was a devoted Cleveland Indians fan. He always loved attending sporting events, especially when his grandchildren were playing. He is survived by children, Charles "Bus" (Cheryl) Archer; Cathy (Tom) Croninger; Cindy (Frank) Baumbarger; Sherry (Dickie) McCance; Dennis Boyer; 13 grandchildren, Megan (Paul) Hemphill; Ashley (Ryan) Burns; Stacey (Mike) Graham; Kristi Baden; Sara (Matt) Wilhelm; Nichole Croninger; Matthew (Michelle) Baumbarger; Todd (Erin) Smith; Jennifer (Tim) Guelde; Clint Smith; Mike (Tara) Boyer; Christopher Boyer; Mariah Boyer; 16 great grandchildren; Farrah; Olivia; Mallery; McKenna; Emma; Tristan; Thomas; Grant; Jakob; Laila; Jaxson; Sophie; Macy; Addy; Baylee; Anna; and great great grandchild, Bentley. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Bradley Baumbarger. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler with Pastor Ruth Carter-Crist officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Milton Township Cemetery, Custar. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com

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Boyer N. Roger

May 20, 2013