Wilbur "Willie" Joost's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Napoleon, Ohio

Wilbur "Willie" Joost

November 30, 1935 - October 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Napoleon, Ohio

Wilbur "Willie" Joost's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Napoleon, Ohio

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Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home

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Wilbur "Willie" Joost

November 30, 1935 - October 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Napoleon, Ohio

Wilbur Joost Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilbur Joost of Napoleon, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Joost and Emilie Joost (Behnfeldt); his daughter Sandy Eberle; and his sister Marian Smith (Ken). He is survived by: his wife Irene Joost (Rohrs) of Paul's Lutheran Church Parsonage; his children, Randy Joost (Rachel), Renee Hodson (Tim) and Donna Joost; his son-in-law Tim Eberle; his grandchildren, Melanie, Kacie and LeAnn; his great grandchildren, Brynlee and Oaklynn; and his sister Connie Roehrig (Art).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Lutheran Church (16035 Co Rd U, Napoleon, OH 43545).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Freedom Township, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home



Tue

Oct 21

Visitation

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rodenberger Funeral Home - Napoleon
1010 Westmoreland Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545

Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. John Lutheran Church
16035 Co Rd U, Napoleon, OH 43545

Wed

Oct 22

Funeral service

11:00 AM

St. John Lutheran Church
16035 Co Rd U, Napoleon, OH 43545

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