Norbert Barman Obituary

Norbert J. Barman

Apr 20, 1935 - Aug 26, 2024

Norwalk

Norbert Joseph "Norb" Barman, 89, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

He was born April 20, 1935, in Peru Township, to Theresa (nee Rossman) and Edward Barman. Norb was a lifelong Huron County resident, his life and legacy deeply interwoven with the community he loved and served.

Norb was a mason by trade, leaving a permanent mark on many homes, offices, schools, and churches in the Norwalk area. Norb was co-owner of Barman & Seitz General Contractors Inc. in the 1960s. In 1972, he went into business for himself, forming Barman Construction Inc. all while maintaining two farms. Norb was the project manager for the St. Paul Convocation Center, committing a full year from Barman Construction to complete Fr. Harvey Keller gymnasium and Joan C. Camp Performing Arts Auditorium that many of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren enjoy to this day. Norb also developed three subdivisions in and near Norwalk: Fairwood, Valley View, and Settlement Cove. Norb never really retired. After leaving the construction business, he would be seen on St. Paul Church and School campuses from the early morning hours throughout the day doing all varieties of work for the maintenance department.

None of this would have been possible without the love and support of his wife, Sheila (nee Sheppard) whom he married Sept. 11, 1954. Together, they raised eight children, Edwin (Jeanie) Barman of Monroeville, Dale (Judie) Barman of Milan, David (Sharon) Barman of Norwalk, Anthony (Antoinette) Barman of Monroeville, Bonita (Richard) Barna of Norwalk, Christopher (Terri) Barman of Norwalk, Kathleen (Paul) Sigsworth of Milan, and Dina (John) Lukasko of Norwalk.

Norb is survived by his children; sister, Delores Kimball; 22 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren with one more due soon.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage prior to her death in 2014; son, Darryl in 1955; parents; sister, Eileen Bores; brothers, Edwin and Robert Barman; and second wife, Mary Ott-Barman in April, 2024.

Visitation for friends and family will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Huron County Fairgrounds Expo Building, 940 Fair Road, Norwalk. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will take place at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Peru, 1322 Settlement Rd., Norwalk, following Mass.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or Norwalk Arts Center to renovate the Norwalk Theatre, PO Box 656, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.