Roger Lynn Van Brackel, 70 of Conover and former Napoleon and Defiance area resident passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1943 in Defiance, Ohio and was the son of August J. and Martha B. (Bayliss) Van Brackel.

Roger is survived by his wife of 48 years Margaret "Peg" (Burns) Van Brackel, three children, son Chris (Mary) Van Brackel of Lexington, KY, daughters Danielle (Judy Lambright) Van Brackel of Kettering, Ohio, Tiffany (Robert Jr.) Brumberg, Cincinnati, two grandchildren Nicole Elizabeth & Christopher August Van Brackel, two brothers, Larry (Sue) Van Brackel of Defiance and Donald (Madonna) Van Brackel of Coldwater, MI, brother-in-law Richard J (Riva) Burns of Huntington, WVa. and sister-in-law Ruthann Baker of Ayersville.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School, attended Notre Dame and served his country in the Ohio Army National Guard. Roger and his brothers, along with their father, owned A. Van Brackel & Sons Inc. in Defiance for many years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Troy and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Defiance. Roger was a member of the Music Operators of America, past vice president and member of the Board of Directors for the International Background Music Association, lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #147, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Rotary Club and American Legion Post #117 all of Defiance.

Calling hours will be Friday, September 27, 2013 from 3 to 8pm in the Schaffer Funeral Home, 529 Jefferson Ave. Defiance. Vigil service at 7:00pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:00am in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Defiance with Father John Stites as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, military honors provided by the Defiance VFW Post#3360.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals.