CECIL, OH
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Roman C. “Bud” Laker was freed from the bonds of his earthly body and journeyed home with the Blessed Virgin Mary to be received into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born September 7, 1920 in Monroeville, IN, son of the late George and Gertrude (Diver) Laker. On August 21, 1945 he married the love of his life Christine E. Phlipot as the world rejoiced at the end of WWII. He was a dedicated, supportive and loving husband for 67 years. As Roman and Chris shared their joyful love in the sacrament of marriage, Roman dedicated his life to caring for his 9 children, 27 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. He was a US Army corporal and medic in the 10th mountain division in Italy serving during WWII. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding; Knights of Columbus Council #2584. He was a self-employed farmer and was employed by Allied Mills of Ft. Wayne, retiring in 1985 after 40 years of service. He enjoyed square dancing, harness racing, bowling, county fairs, raising livestock, traveling and was an avid card player.
He is survived by his children: David (Janet) Laker, Cecil, Jim (Karen) Laker, Antwerp, George (Susan) Laker, Bryan, Jerry Laker, Defiance, Ken (Arlene) Laker, Cecil, Bonnie (Tim) Nally, Defiance, Ted (Donna) Laker, Antwerp, Rosann (Carol) Laker, Paulding, and Mary (Scott) DeGood, Leesburg, IN; 27 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Christine; brothers, Theodore and Dean; sisters, Elizabeth Buehrer, Beatrice Johanns, Lucille Overmyer, Leona Molitor and Pauline Swary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 10 Am Thursday, May 30 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding, with Fr. Joseph Poggemeyer officiating. He will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cecil, with military graveside rites accorded by VFW Post #587.
Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Wednesday, May 29 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will be a rosary service on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Masses; CHP Hospice; or Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
