Lawrence J. Bergman age 75 of Egypt, Ohio passed away at 8:44 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 22, 1944 in Celina, Ohio to the late Lawrence B. & Francis (Bruns) Bergman. He married Jean Ann Gottes on July 10, 1965 at the Newman Center on OSU campus and she survives in Egypt.

He is survived by children: Terri & Tim Bertke, Minster, Craig & Leanne Bergman, Nashville, Scott & Renee Bergman, Columbus, Sheri Bergman, Columbus, Amy & Eric Gross Louisville, 20 grandchildren, in-laws Iva Lou Bergman, New Bremen, Tom Minch, Xenia, Peg Bergman, Minster, Faye Bergman.

He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Richard Bergman, Maurinus Bergman, Anna Marie & Ralph Osterloh, Jim Bergman, Irene Minch, Otmar "Curly" Bergman, Eugene & Kate Bergman, Teresa & Bob Willhoff.

Larry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt and the men's sodality. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, and a member of the community club and Schoenstatt.

Larry was a lover of nature, a friend to animals and a natural green thumb. According to his children and grandchildren, he was their source of great wisdom. If someone brought up a topic, he would enlighten you. If someone needed something designed and built, he was your guy. He will be missed but his spirit will live on.

A Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt with Rev. Louis Schmit celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2-7 p.m. Friday, December 6.

In lieu of flowers the donations will be used for the wishes of the family.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.