Ivan L. Bergman, age 72 of Minster, Ohio died peacefully at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after a brief illness.

He was born on April 13, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Herman & Loretta (Puthoff) Bergman. He married Mary Ellen Meyer on June 26, 1971 in Minster, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1996.

He is survived by his children: Ellie & Jeff Wolf, Minster, Shelley & Brian Wolf, Minster, Andy & Kathy Bergman, Minster, 8 grandchildren: Brooke, Kaitlyn, Averi, Brady, Ansley, Nathan, Kendyl, Kalli, brothers & sisters: Erma & Walt Schmitmeyer, New Bremen, Rich & Connie Bergman, Minster, Ernie Bergman, Yorkshire, Diane & Alvin Berning, Botkins, in-laws Jon & Barb Meyer, Minster, mother-in-law Audrey Meyer, Minster. He was also survived by a special friend Lois Knapke.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Wilfred Meyer.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was a 1967 graduate of Minster High School, was one of the original employees at Dannon Plant in Minster and a lifelong farmer. He was also a member of the Minster American Legion, Celina Moose, Minster Eagles, and the Egypt Community Club. Ivan enjoyed his corvettes, farming and "window" faming John Deere Tractors, and coffee sessions at Willys'. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, December 27, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery Minster.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 PM on Sunday December 26, and from 9 to 9:30 on Monday December 27.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

Condolences may be left at http://www.hogenkampfh.com.