The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, March 24, 1995                 TAG: 9503240410
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B8   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                     LENGTH: Short :   26 lines

RALF H.G. BAERNER

Ralf H.G. Baerner, 45, of the 300 block of Norfolk Ave., died March 19, 1995, in his residence.

Mr. Baerner was born in Norderney, Germany, and was a Lutheran. He was one of the founding fathers of soccer at Old Dominion University and in the Tidewater area, and was also one of the most active members of the over 30-40 league. He was a graduate of Old Dominion University.

He is survived by a brother, Joerg Baerner of Germany and by many good friends.

A graveside service will be at noon Monday in Colonial Grove Memorial Park by the Rev. Melvin Hughes. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Luynnhaven Chapel, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Ralf Baerner Memorial Week-End Soccer Tournament, c/o George Staehle, Treasurer, 2180 Middleburg Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454.

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