May 20, 2021
Allan James Rogers III
Allan James Rogers III, age 55, of Belleview, Florida died May 11, 2021.
Born May 16, 1965 in Trenton, NJ. He was raised in Bordentown, NJ until he was 21. In early 1986 he moved to Belleview, Florida joining his parents and sister. Al started his own business doing appliance repair and became an Independent Catastrophic Insurance Adjuster. He worked at both of these careers most of his life.
Al was active in the APA Pool League, has attended the World Championship in Las Vegas three consecutive years in a row. He was an avid poker player as well, and he was good at it. Al also loved to ride, it started with a dirt bike and ended with the Harley of his dreams, with a few more along the way.
Al was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Johnson, his dad, Frank C. Johnson, his father Allan James Rogers Jr., and his brother-in-law, Keith Branham. He is survived by his sister, Michelle Branham, of Belleview, his girlfriend Liz Sternemann, of Summerfield, nephews Ty Pulvermiller and wife Lenora, of Summerfield, Karl Pulvermiller, Ocklawaha, great niece Karly Pulvermiller, of Oklawaha, his favorite uncle and aunt, Frank and Sheryl Sicilano and many more family members and friends who became family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Breezy Knoll Farm, 12800 Hwy 301, Belleview, Florida from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on May 28, 2021
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Riccardo Tuan Naegelen
Riccardo Tuan Naegelen, 81, of Ocala, Florida passed away May 13, 2021 at his Ocala, Florida home.
Rick was born October 31, 1939 in Sylvania, Ohio a son of the late Anthony and Rita Naegelen. Prior to his retirement he was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator which he enjoyed.
Rick is survived by his daughter, son and their spouses, Diane and Edward Nottage, Jr., Todd and Pam Ward; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Naegelen.
Interment will take place at a future date at the Kraft Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview, FL.
Condolences may be left at www.hiers-baxley.com
I’M FREE
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call:
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my life seemed all too brief:
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.
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David Ropp
David Ropp 80, of Summerfield, Florida passed away May 13, 2021 at the Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, FL. He was the husband of the late Winnifred L. Ropp who passed in 2018.
He was born in Frederick, MD a son of the late George and Dorothy Zimmerman. Prior to his retirement he was a meat cutter with Safeway Grocery Store. He loved to work in his garden and spend time with friends and neighbors, Carolyn and Ed Nichols; Kenny and Laurie Whittaker.
David is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ropp and his wife, Ladora of Frederick, MD. He was the grandfather of Kyle Clem and Kameron Clem. He was preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly Ann Clem who passed in 2015.
Services will be held in Frederick, MD. Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL 34420. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com.
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