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Norma Jean Shelley
Sandusky, Ohio
March 26, 1930 - February 14, 2025
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Norma Jean Shelley Obituary
Norma Jean Shelley, 94, Sandusky, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in the Commons of Providence.
She was born on March 26, 1930 in Castalia, OH to the late Luther and Emma (Burr) Gowitzka.
She was a retired after many years as a school teacher, having taught at Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt for 4 years.
Norma was a strong woman of faith. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, where she was involved with the sewing ministry, also loved to cross-stitch, and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Cathy (Max) Kaser, Michael (Joanne) Shelley, and Kris (Tim) Andres; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shelley; parents; son, Mark Shelley; great-grandson, Caden; and brothers, Arthur Gowitzka and Robert Gowitzka.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025. in Grace Lutheran Church, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia, OH 44824.
Memorial contributions in Norma’s name may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Grace Lutheran Church, Food Pantry, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia, OH 44824.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
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Norma Jean Shelley, 94, Sandusky, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in the Commons of Providence.
She was born on March 26, 1930 in Castalia, OH to the late Luther and Emma (Burr) Gowitzka.
She was a retired after many years as a school teacher, having taught at Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt for 4 years.
Norma was a strong woman of faith. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, where she was involved with the sewing ministry, also loved to cross-stitch, and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Cathy (Max) Kaser, Michael (Joanne) Shelley, and Kris (Tim) Andres; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shelley; parents; son, Mark Shelley; great-grandson, Caden; and brothers, Arthur Gowitzka and Robert Gowitzka.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025. in Grace Lutheran Church, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia, OH 44824.
Memorial contributions in Norma’s name may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Grace Lutheran Church, Food Pantry, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia, OH 44824.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Norma, please visit our Tree Store.
Events
Memorial Service
Thursday, April 24, 2025
11:00 am
Grace Lutheran Church
203 S. Washington St. Castalia, OH 44824
Final Resting Place
Oakland Cemetery
2917 Milan Road Sandusky, OH 44870