Oscar Bergman, 79, 47 Washington St., Minster, died at 2:50 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009, at his residence.

He was born March 22, 1930, in Newport to Frank and Frances Broerman Bergman. On Oct 8, 1955, he married Barbara Grogean, who died July 18, 1998.

Surviving are his children, Randy (Donna) Bergman, Minster, Nick (Ann) Bergman, Piqua, Greg (Lizzy) Bergman, Sidney, Sandy (John) Couch, Houston, Jill (Steve) McEldowney, Minster; and 13 grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter-in-law, Suzanne Bergman, siblings, Melvin Bergman, Edward Bergman and Mildred Barlage.

He retired from Stolle Corporation, Sidney in 1991 and worked part-time for the Village of Minster. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the American Legion, both in Minster. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. serving in the Korean War.

Funeral Mass is 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery with full military honors by the Minster Firing Squad.

Calling is 3-8 p.m. Friday and 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
  Contributions can be made to Wilson Hospice and Auglaize County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.