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1933
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2023
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Norma Gossman Obituary
Norma L. Gossman, 90, of Findlay and formerly of Arlington, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at The Heritage.
She was born April 8, 1933, in Findlay, the daughter of Leonard Sr. and Tessie (Roberts) Riggle. In 1951, she married Eddie Gossman who preceded her in death in 2019.
Norma is survived by her sister, Vivian Dreisbach.
Norma was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Barbara Gossman; son, Mark Gossman; brothers, Herman and Leonard Riggle Jr.; and sister, Vesta Warren.
Norma was a former member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, and most recently a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Findlay. Norma was a homemaker, faithfully caring for her son, Mark.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, until the time of Norma's funeral at 11 a.m. at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, with Pastor Jim Dreisbach officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paull Lutheran Cemetery, Van Buren Township.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards Blanchard Valley Center or Bridge Home, Health, and Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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