Roger T Hayward of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away with his loving wife, Cheryl, by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1950 to Ace and Raydelle (Rymers) Hayward in Bellevue, Ohio. He grew up in York Township outside Bellevue graduating in 1968 from York High School where he played basketball and participated in musical adventures. In the summer you could find him playing baseball in Greenwood Park.
As a student at Bowling Green State University, he met the love of his life, Cheryl (Roynon). They were married on August 12,1972 at Christ Lutheran Church in Carey, Ohio. They truly loved, laughed and adventured through 52 years of marriage. He was the proud father of son, Josh, and daughter, Carie, whom he loved dearly.
When Roger was in high school he worked at Dank’s in Bellevue. He paid for his own education by working for his father and brother in the Hayward Rigging business. Roger graduated from BGSU with bachelors and masters degrees in Industrial Technology. He taught for thirty-five years. He began his teaching career at Woodmore High School, where he also started the 5th and 6th grade basketball programs and coached junior varsity and varsity basketball. In 1979 he moved to Oregon City Schools where he taught at Eisenhower Middle School and Clay High School. At Eisenhower he coached volleyball, basketball, and served as athletic director. At Clay he coached soccer.
Roger was a gentle man of faith volunteering in every church in which he became a member. Most recently he was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he enjoyed volunteering and playing dart ball. He loved following all the activities of his children, nieces, nephews, the “greats” and the neighbor kids. He was an avid sports fan of BGSU, Ohio State and the Cleveland Indians. Family came first for Roger. He could always be counted on to assist with any building or painting project. Summers were filled with family camping with the aunts and uncles and cousins and trips to exciting places around the U.S. Roger coached T-ball, little league and softball whenever there was a call for help and his children and their friends were involved. He was one of the friendliest people you could meet and will be greatly missed.
Roger is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his children: Josh of Toledo, Ohio and Carie (Chris) Sobb of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Grand dogs: Zeke and Leo and his Teddy Bear; Sisters: Patricia Miller of Chicago, Ill; Mary Beth Miller of Bellevue; Brothers: Michael (Leni) Hayward of Findlay; Bud Hayward of Bellevue as well as many beloved sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and his “greats”. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers in law.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Heritage Corner and Bridge Hospice for their excellent, loving care. So many became like family to us.
Visitation for Roger will be held on Sunday, January 12 at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home in Bowling Green from 1:00-3:00. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Monday, January 13 at 11:00 with visitation one hour before. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s name can be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Online condolences as well as fond memories be shared with the family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
