James J. Materna

1925 – 2008

~In Memoriam~

Jim and his wife Margaret, started in Bulldogs in 1969, and finished approximately 25 Bulldog champions. They recently celebrated their 40th year as members of the Bulldog Club of Greater Cleveland and the Buckeye Bulldog Club.

Additionally, Jim was an honorary life member of the Medina Kennel Club and member of the Rubber City Kennel Club. He was an AKC approved judge for all Non-Sporting Breeds, four terrier breeds and Best In Show.

Prior to Jim’s retirement, he was a department manager for Chestnut Ridge Dairy at Akron, Ohio. Jim is survived by his wife Margaret, a son Ralph, a daughter Susan and three grandchildren.


 

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