Norma Shelley Obituary

Norma Jean Shelley

Mar 26, 1930 - Feb 14, 2025

Sandusky

Norma Jean Shelley, 94, Sandusky, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Commons of Providence.

She was born March 26, 1930, in Castalia to the late Luther and Emma (Burr) Gowitzka.

She retired after many years as a school teacher, having taught at Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt, for four 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; 11 grandchildren; 14 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 at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 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 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.