Bernard A. Averesch
Kalida -- Bernard A. Averesch, 77, of Kalida died 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born June 9, 1935 in Cloverdale to the late Bernard and Anna (Wolke) Averesch.  On June 20, 1959 he married Mary Jane Niemeyer, who survives in Kalida.
Also surviving are his 8 children: Marlene (Phil) Griffith of Ottawa, Lynda (Glen) Fortman, Diane (Jeff) Schroeder, Kathy (Gerry) Vorst, Michele (Dean) Niese, Deb (Jeff) Sheaks, and Eric (Brenda Delarber) Averesch all of Kalida, and Lisa (Dirk) Rummel of Lima; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers:  Raymond (Dorothy) Averesch of Kalida and Ralph (Judy) Averesch of Ottoville; and a sister-in-law: Sandy Averesch of Landeck. He was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Raymond Averesch; 3 brothers: Wilfred, Gerald and Harold Averesch; and 2 sisters: Angeline Erhart and Carmelita Schnipke.
Bernard retired from Philips Display Components, Ottawa after 42 years.  He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida and its Holy Name Society. He was a member of Kalida Knights of Columbus and the Kalida Fish and Game. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Quarter Century Club.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. Mark Hoying officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa where there will be a Holy Name and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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