Hatler "Ted" Bridgeman, Jr

Hatler "Ted" Bridgeman, Jr., 73, of Van Wert, died at 9:55 PM Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.

He was born in Pikeville, KY on September 27, 1939, the son of the late Hatler Bridgeman, Sr. and Dollie (Cross) Bridgeman. On July 26, 2008, he was married to Jane A. (Bigelow) Bridgeman, who survives him in Van Wert.

He is survived by many loving family and friends. Ted was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post 178 in Van Wert. He had also been an over the road driver for Yellow Freight Lines for 25 years.

A private service will be held at a later date.