Norman Bontrager Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Bontrager (Kalona, Iowa), who passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Bontrager to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tobe Bontrager and Lydia Bontrager (Glick); his sister Ada Yoder; his granddaughter Hadassah Ruth Bontrager; his great grandchild Lowell Elijah Gingerich; and his brother-in-law Emery H. Miller.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann; his children, Gary Bontrager (Julie) of Wellman, Errol Bontrager (Coletta) of Kalona, Ken Bontrager (Deborah) of Arcadia and Cindy Gingerich (Mike) of Kalona; his sisters, Edna Miller and Ethel Bontrager; and his brother-in-law Calvin Yoder. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.

A Memorial fund has been established for Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Water for Life, or Camp Deerpark in New York.