Nartker Bernard

Bernard James Nartker, 78, of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio died Monday, September 5, 2011 at the Fulton County Hospital. He was born November 19, 1932 in rural Holgate to the late Charles & Cora (Grim) Nartker. On April 18, 1953, he married Joan Helen Rickenberg, who survives. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together, Bernie attended Malinta Grelton School graduating in 1950. He farmed several years prior to working at Miller Brothers Construction Co., as Superintendent for 48 years. After retirement he enjoyed woodworking crafts and collecting Budweiser memorabilia. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township and the Henry County Draft Horse club, as he enjoyed Clydesdale horses. He also raised rabbits, Dorset and Corriedale Sheep and showed them at local county fairs. Bernie was a family man and his greatest joy in life were his children and grandchildren. Surviving are wife, Joan, children; Susan (Philip) Lange of Archbold, Beverly Graber of Ridgeville Corners, Becky (Kevin) Miller of Bryan, Steven (Cecilia) Nartker of Napoleon, Scott (Dianne) Nartker of Archbold, and Sammy Nartker of Bryan, grandchildren; Mark & David Lange, Kristi & Brett Miller, Amanda & Shanna Graber, Wesley Nartker, and Aaron & Shane Nartker, great grandchildren; Brianna Sauber & Bradley Hawkins, 5 step grandchildren; Tanya Mahlman, Angel Robinson, Charles Irvin, and Cameron & Nathan Tilkins, step great grandchildren; Kyleigh, Payton, & Jensyn Robinson, Damiann & Carson Mahlman, Jaxson Irvin, & Riley Tilkins. He is also survived by twin sister, Betty Baden of Defiance, sister-in-law, Madge Nartker of Napoleon, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a a sister, Luella Rettig, brothers, Harry & Richard Nartker, and niece, Linda Nartker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township with Pastors Franklin Hays and Dean Stoner officiating. Interment will be held following lunch at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery, Defiance. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ridgeville Twp. Fire Department, or charity of the donor's choice.

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Nartker Bernard

September 5, 2011