Lawrence J. Bergman

Lawrence J. Bergman age 75 of Egypt, Ohio passed away at 8:44 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1944 in Celina, Ohio to the late Lawrence B. & Francis (Bruns) Bergman.  He married Jean Ann Gottes on July 10, 1965 at the Newman Center on OSU campus and she survives in Egypt.  He is survived by children: Terri & Tim Bertke, Minster, Craig & Leanne Bergman, Nashville, Scott & Renee Bergman, Columbus, Sheri Bergman, Columbus, Amy & Eric Gross Louisville, 20 grandchildren, in-laws Iva Lou Bergman, New Bremen, Tom Minch, Xenia, Peg; Bergman Minster, Faye Bergman.  He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Richard Bergman, Maurinus Bergman, Anna Marie & Ralph Osterloh, Jim Bergman, Irene Minch, Otmar “Curly” Bergman, Eugene & Kate Bergman, Teresa & Bob Willhoff.  Larry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt and the men’s sodality.  He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, and a member of the community club and Schoenstatt.  Larry was a lover of nature, a friend to animals and a natural green thumb.  According to his children and grandchildren, he was their source of great wisdom.  If someone brought up a topic, he would enlighten you.  If someone needed something designed and built, he was your guy. He will be missed but his spirit will live on.  A  Mass  will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt with Rev. Louis Schmit celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2-7 p.m. Friday, December 6. In lieu of flowers the donations will be used for the wishes of the family. . Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .