Hatler ‘Ted’ Bridgeman Jr.

Hatler “Ted” Bridgeman Jr., 73, of Van Wert, died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

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

He is also survived by many loving family and friends.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.