Norma Lee Bodenmiller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, Norma Lee Bodenmiller passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born June 21, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ora and Marcella, Norma lived a remarkable 90 years. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1950 then attended the University of Toledo. Norma married Theodore Bodenmiller in 1953 and together they raised two sons, Brad and Mark. Norma dedicated her life to her family and played an active role in her childrens’ schools. She had a passion for reading and started the first library at Mayfair Elementary in the 1960’s. She also loved singing in the choir at Augsburg Lutheran Church for a big part of her life. Norma later worked for Toledo Public Schools and ended her career at Central Catholic Highschool. During her retirement, she spent many years volunteering as a docent for the Toledo Art Museum and Stranahan Theater. Norma was a faithful University of Toledo fan and spent many years cheering on the Rockets’ football and basketball teams with her friends and family. She loved playing cards and took turns with friends hosting a weekly bridge club for most of her life. Her laughter was contagious and she could make friends with anyone. Norma was a remarkable hostess and went above and beyond to make her guests feel welcome. Her children and grandchildren could always count on her to have something delicious ready to eat no matter when they arrived at her house. Norma was an avid traveler and stayed active her entire life. She enjoyed being outdoors and rode her bike daily into her eighties. She was a wonderful grandma and devoted mother. Her independent spirit inspired her family to work hard and do their best in life. Norma is survived by her loving sons, Bradley (Marylue) Bodenmiller, Mark (Laura) Bodenmiller; her grandchildren, Melissa Hill, Emily (Jeff) Overman, Samuel Radon, David Bodenmiller, Zachary Bodenmiller, Cassandra Bodenmiller; and her great-grandchildren, Max, Johanna, Leo, Johnathan, Maria, Michael, and Louisa. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marallyn Porter, and her husband, Theodore Bodenmiller. A special thank you to the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care these last six months. Norma will be greatly missed and remembered by her family and friends. Friends are invited to visit from 11:00AM to1:00PM on Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Avenue, where a memorial service will commence at 1:00PM. Interment in Toledo Memorial Park. To send her family online condolences please visit www.ansberg-west.com.

Norma Lee Bodenmiller

June 21, 1932 - July 9, 2022