Roger Hawk

Roger H. Hawk, 74, Rockford, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born May 23, 1938, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio, to William Baird and Thelma (Groth) Hawk. On November 15, 1959, he married Connie Sue Haas, who preceded him in death on December 31, 2010. Surviving are his mother: Thelma Hawk, Rockford; one son: Michael (Linda) Hawk, Rockford; two sisters: Miriam (Robert) Fetters, Mendon, and Charlene Hawk, Rockford; five grandchildren: Haley, Nicolas, and Zachary Hawk, Curtis and Nichole Mosier; three great grandchildren: Alexis, Drayk, and Jaylee. Deceased is one daughter: Victoria Mosier. He was a farmer all of his life. He had also been a past master of the Shanes Lodge #377 F & AM and was honored with his 50 year membership two years ago. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, with Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Viewing is Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Van Wert County Community Health Professionals and Visiting Nurses or Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.