Roger Lawrence Kimmet

Roger Lawrence Kimmet, 66, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Beining) Kimmet. On May 1, 1971, he was united in marriage with Jan (McCaslin) Kimmet, who survives him in Van Wert.

Roger worked at Aeroquip in Customer Service for 17 years. He also worked in IRA Accounts at First Financial for 5 years. He was a member of the Van Wert Lions Club. Roger is a former member of Van Wert City Pool Board and Knights of Columbus 6034.

He is survived by 4 children, Bryan Kimmet of Kettering, OH, Nichole (Trevor) Miller of Van Wert, Kristy (Jason) Rager of Crown Point, IN, and Nathan (Becky) Kimmet of Van Wert; 9 Grandchildren, Cassie Hale of Middle Point, Dustin Hale of Van Wert, Elizabeth Rager, Carlton Rager, Davison Rager, Claire Rager, and Ashton Rager all of Crown Point, IN, Brenna and Elise Kimmet of Van Wert, OH; 3 Siblings, Patricia Williams of Lima, OH, Gary (Pamela) Kimmet of Rochester, NY, and Dan (Cindy) Kimmet of Sylvania, OH.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Calvary Evangelical Church with one hour of viewing prior to service. Visiting hours for family and friends will be held from 3-8 PM Friday, February 8 at Calvary Evangelical Church in Van Wert. Pastor Clark Williman will be officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital, Caring Voice Coalition or Calvary Evangelical Church.