Roger D. Allman's Obituary
Roger D. Allman, age 68, of Grafton Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home, following a short illness.
He was born in Jane Lew, West Virginia, grew up in Litchfield and had been a resident of Grafton Twp. for most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Midview High School.
Roger served as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a core maker for Larson Foundry in Grafton and Cast Tech Aluminum in Elyria.
He was a life member of VFW Post 3341 in Grafton, where he was the first White Hat Commander, Am Vets, Elyria, American Legion, NRA and later on became a member of the Eagles in Columbia Station.
In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara (nee Conrad); sons, Roger Allman Jr. of Garfield Hts., Duane (Jayme) Allman of Grafton; daughter, Mellissa (Kenny) Koerner of Spencer; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil “Bud”(Polly) Jr. Allman of Elyria; sister, Rhonda Goldsmith of West Salem.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Melissa Allman; sister, Connie Wood.
Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 PM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.
Services will be held on Monday at 11AM in the funeral home. Dan Winar will officiate.
Burial will follow in Litchfield Cemetery where VFW Post 3341 Honor Guard will perform full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to HMC Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Rd., Medina, OH 44256.
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