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Ken "Coach" C.
Bostelman
Ken "Coach" C. Bostelman, 81, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville.
He was born on April 24, 1938, in Holgate, Ohio, to the late Charles
and Ruby (Knipp) Bostelman.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife,
Rebecca (Pollock) Bostelman, whom he married on March 22, 1958; his
sister, Karen Young; and his son-in-law, John Rohrs.
Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and coach. He enjoyed
spending time with his family and supporting his grandchildren in all
their activities. He spent over 30 years teaching at Miamisburg Jr./Sr.
High and coached almost every sport. Ken coached several State
Championship teams and individuals in gymnastics. He even brought his
competitive nature to his family. Each year Ken and his wife, Rebecca,
hosted a touch football game known as the Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl. It
even led to each player having custom game jerseys.
Ken founded a summer recreation program in Miamisburg for neighborhood
children to be involved with during the summer months. He also enjoyed
camping, skiing/tubing, and especially fishing. He enjoyed the
Christmas season and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Ken
served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member
of the Ansonia American Legion.
Ken is survived by his daughters, Terri Rohrs of Holgate and Angie
(Brad) Kinner of Ansonia, Ohio; his grandchildren, Zach (Emilie) Rohrs
of Malinta, Ohio, Mandi Rohrs of Holgate, Arianna Kinner of Englewood,
Ohio, Tyler Kinner of Atlanta, Georgia , Bailey Rohrs of Holgate, and
Madison Kinner of Ansonia; his great grandchildren, Parker, Hayden, and
Delanie; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ken's life, with Full Military Honors provided by
Greenville Honor Guard, will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January
18, 2020 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Chaplin
Jackie Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Ansonia Cemetery.
Guests may visit with the family on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the
time of services at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Ken to the State of
the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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