Richard James (Jim) Vajen's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2020 in Napoleon, Ohio

Richard James (Jim) Vajen

May 12, 1939 - November 15, 2020 (81 years old)

Napoleon, Ohio

Richard James (Jim) Vajen's obituary , Passed away on November 15, 2020 in Napoleon, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home

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Richard James (Jim) Vajen

May 12, 1939 - November 15, 2020 (81 years old)

Napoleon, Ohio

Richard James Vajen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard James Vajen of Napoleon, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 81, on November 15, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard James Vajen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Chalmer Vajen and Helen Vajen (Harmon); and his wife Edna Ellerbrock. He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah LaForrest (Larry) of Napoleon, Barbara Baumann of Napoleon and Pamela Miller (Bedford) of Napoleon; his grandsons, Brent Gerken (Emily) and Blake Gerken (Morgan); his stepgrandchildren, Neidera LaForrest and Jennifer Oliver; his great grandchildren, Eliza and Cora Gerken; his stepgreat-granddaughter Kinsley Hays; and his brother Herbert Vajen of The Villages, Florida..

Masks and social distancing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Henry County Humane Society or the St. Paul Prayer Shaw Ministry group.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home



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