Norma J. Etgen, 75
Norma J. Etgen, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:46 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 at Mercy Health-st. Rita’s, Lima.
She was born on September 1, 1946 in Coldwater, OH to Arnold and Marcella (Willenborg) Klenke who preceded her in
death. On December 29, 2000 she married James “Jim” Etgen and
he passed away on April 19, 2022.
She is also survived by three children, Kimberly Evans of Hagerstown, MD,
Robert (Cherie) Gehle Jr. of Hamilton Square,
NJ, Timothy (Jill) Etgen of Wapakoneta;
six grandchildren Kierstin Gehle, Drew Gehle, Ty (Heather)
Etgen, Joel (Andrea) Etgen, Bryant Mcclain, Kristy (Tyler) Varno; five greatgrandchildren; four
brothers James Klenke of Grove City, Rick Klenke of GA, Roger (Lisa) Klenke of Coldwater, John (Linda) Klenke of Coldwater; 2 sisters Cindy (Dave) Dorsten of Montezuma, Donna Post of Wendelin; a sister-inlaw Becky Klenke; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Tiffany Etgen; a brother Robert “Weaser” Klenke; a brother-inlaw Dennis Post; and two sisters-in-law
Brenda Klenke, Beverly Klenke.
Norma was a 1965 graduate of Coldwater High School. She retired from Fanning Howey, Celina as an
architectural administrator. She was a
member of the Moose 388, V.F.W. Post 6772
and St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, boating, going to NASCAR races and going to flea market
sales. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church 6959
Glynwood Rd., St. Marys with Rev. Alexander Witt officiating.
Family and friends may visit from 4-7 p.m.
on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta and one hour prior to the Mass at church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.
schlosserfuneralhome. com