Norman Bostelman

Norman Paul Bostelman, 85, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1940, in Napoleon to the late Harold and Lorna (Miller) Bostelman. On November 21, 1970, he married Kathryn Hahn at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township. Norm was a 1959 graduate of Napoleon High School and proudly served in the United States Army. He owned and operated Bostelman Electric for more than 30 years, providing commercial and residential electrical services throughout the area. He also worked for C.F. Gerken Company. A lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon, Norm was also a member of the Napoleon American Legion. He enjoyed participating in local golf, bowling, euchre, and poker leagues. He was proud to assist with the construction of Veterans Park near the Napoleon River bridge through his involvement with the Southside Beautification Committee. Norm never met a stranger and had a gift for conversation. He made friends wherever he went and cherished time spent with family. In recent years, one of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren’s activities and events. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kathy; daughters, Heidi (Allison Harrison) Bostelman and Susie (Jeff) Wagner; grandchildren, Reese and Cole Wagner; siblings, Roger (Shirley) Bostelman, Karen Germann, and Diana Kruse; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Ronald Germann and Vern Kruse. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home in Napoleon and on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon, with Pastor Janine Shearer officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens in Defiance, where military honors will be accorded by the Napoleon American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Bert G. Taylor American Legion Post 300, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com

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Norman Bostelman

November 24, 1940 - June 5, 2026