Edward A. Bergman, 72, of Yorkshire, died Jan. 14, 2009, at his residence.

He was born April 21, 1936, in Darke County, to Julius, and Catherine (Seger) Bergman.

Surviving are a son, Michael (Tina), Versailles; two daughters, Debra and Tammy Bergman, both of Versailles; two sisters, Eileen Houser, Georgia, and Evelyn (Tom) Frantz, Versailles; a sister-in-law, Katie Bergman, Yorkshire; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Alfred and infant Walter Bergman; and a brother-in-law, Jim Houser.

He was retired from the Ohio State Highway Department and farming. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion, both of Coldwater, and the Greenville Loyal Order of Moose. He was also a founding member of Goat Farmers Club, Yorkshire.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. David Zink officiating. Burial with full military honors follows at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Osgood Rescue Squad.