Roger L. Deardorff

AKRON – Roger L. Deardorff, 95, formerly of Akron, passed Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Timbercrest Health Care of North Manchester.
Roger was born on July 5, 1928, in Howard County to the late Ralph and Gladys Little Deardorff. He was a 1946 graduate of Clay Township High School. He was married on Oct. 24, 1948, in Russiaville, to Patricia A. Hawkins, who preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2017.
He was a lifetime dairy farmer in the Akron area, raising Holstein cattle. Roger and Pat sold the farm in 1986 and moved east of Akron. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, the Akron Lions Club, the Holstein Cattle Association, and Associated Milk Producers (AMPI). His greatest joy was his family and the happiness of his beloved wife.
He is survived by his sons, Dr. Kerrick and wife Melanie Deardorff and Kevin and wife Amy Deardorff, both of Claypool; daughter-in-law, Pat Deardorff, of Overland Park, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a brother, Ralph and wife Linda Deardorff, of Huntington.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pat; son, Michael Deardorff (July 8, 2023); and sisters, Laura Deardorff and Dorothy Barr.
Following his wishes private family services will be held with Pastor David Eaton officiating.
The interment will take place privately in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.
The arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron United Methodist Church and Kosciusko Community Foundation.
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