Melvin Barger obituary: Melvin Barger's Obituary, Toledo
In Memory Of
Melvin D. "Mel" Barger
1925 - 2017
In Memory Of
Melvin D. "Mel" Barger
1925 - 2017
Melvin D. “Mel” Barger, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. A resident of Toledo since 1972, he was active in several organizations and as a professional in public relations.
Mel was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 1925, to Learner Barger and Bertha (Swisher). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving battle stars for Saipan, Anguar in the Palau Islands, Leyte and Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines, and Okinawa. He was also a founder of the U.S. LST Association, a group of veterans who served on tank landing ships.
He was married in 1960 to Loraine “Lori” (Schroeder), who survives him. Also surviving are their four adult children: Wayne (Lisa), Dallas, TX: Craig, Metamora, OH; Dean (Laura) Falmouth, ME; and Lynne (Jon) Gochenour, Toledo; and ten grandchildren: Heather, Nolan, Adrian, Danny, Kendall, Paige, Lena, Nora, Rowan and Mira; and brother, Bill Barger. In addition to his parents, Mel was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Powell; brother, Richard Barger and daughter-in-law, Connie Barger.
Mel was employed by Aeroquip Corporation, Jackson, MI, from 1952 until 1972, and was public relations manager when he was transferred to Toledo in a similar position for Libbey-Owens-Ford Company. He retired in 1986.
He was an emeritus board member of the Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio and had belonged to the Northwest Ohio Writers Forum since the first year of its founding. He was a graduate of Jackson Community College and The University of Toledo.
Mel was “a friend of Bill W.” and had authored five books and several pamphlets related to recovery. He also published four editions of a book for LST veterans titled Large Slow Target and was co-author of a 1991 book titled Toledo: Focused for the Future.
The family will receive guests Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Memorial Services will begin Sunday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army in Melvin's memory.
To leave a special message for Melvin's family, please click on the share memories tab above.
Melvin D. “Mel” Barger, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. A resident of Toledo since 1972, he was active in several organizations and as a professional in public relations.
Mel was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 1925, to Learner Barger and Bertha (Swisher). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving battle stars for Saipan, Anguar in the Palau Islands, Leyte and Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines, and Okinawa. He was also a founder of the U.S. LST Association, a group of veterans who served on tank landing ships.
He was married in 1960 to Loraine “Lori” (Schroeder), who survives him. Also surviving are their four adult children: Wayne (Lisa), Dallas, TX: Craig, Metamora, OH; Dean (Laura) Falmouth, ME; and Lynne (Jon) Gochenour, Toledo; and ten grandchildren: Heather, Nolan, Adrian, Danny, Kendall, Paige, Lena, Nora, Rowan and Mira; and brother, Bill Barger. In addition to his parents, Mel was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Powell; brother, Richard Barger and daughter-in-law, Connie Barger.
Mel was employed by Aeroquip Corporation, Jackson, MI, from 1952 until 1972, and was public relations manager when he was transferred to Toledo in a similar position for Libbey-Owens-Ford Company. He retired in 1986.
He was an emeritus board member of the Salvation Army of Northwest Ohio and had belonged to the Northwest Ohio Writers Forum since the first year of its founding. He was a graduate of Jackson Community College and The University of Toledo.
Mel was “a friend of Bill W.” and had authored five books and several pamphlets related to recovery. He also published four editions of a book for LST veterans titled Large Slow Target and was co-author of a 1991 book titled Toledo: Focused for the Future.
The family will receive guests Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Memorial Services will begin Sunday at 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army in Melvin's memory.
To leave a special message for Melvin's family, please click on the share memories tab above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer - SW Toledo Chapel
4752 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH 43614
Directions & Map
Service
Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 4:00pm
Newcomer - SW Toledo Chapel
4752 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH 43614
Directions & Map
Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family