Larry Bockelman
August 22, 1944 - February 5, 2022
Larry G. Bockelman, 77, of rural Defiance County, passed away on February 5, 2022. He was born August 22, 1944 to the late Richard and Erna (Nagel) Bockelman. Larry was a graduate of Northeastern Local (Jewell) High School and served in the Ohio National Guard. He was a lifelong farmer, working along side his parents and brother on the family dairy farm near Okolona. Larry was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona, and had served as a trustee and on the cemetery committee. He is survived by his brother, Delmer (Sue) Bockelman; sister, Marlene Bockelman; niece, Andrea (Matthew) Van Gilder; and great-nephew, Zachary Van Gilder. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 11, at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Interment will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Okolona) Cemetery. Suggested memorial contributions are to the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy.
Larry G. Bockelman, 77, of rural Defiance County, passed away on February 5, 2022. He was born August 22, 1944 to the late Richard and Erna (Nagel) Bockelman. Larry was a graduate of Northeastern Local (Jewell) High School and served in the... View Obituary & Service Information