Norbert Lohman

Norbert A. Lohman, 94 of Teutopolis, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given for masses or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Norbert was born on May 9th, 1932, in Green Creek, the son of Frank and Mary (Waldhoff) Lohman. He married Bernice Repking on October 14th, 1961, at St. Aloysius Church in Bishop Creek. Norbert proudly served his country in the army from 1952-1954. He was also a member of the Teutopolis American Legion, Men’s Sodality, Knight of Columbus, and a member of St. Francis Church.

Norbert was known as a hard worker. Whether as a mechanic at Goeckner Brothers or a farmer on the family farm, Norbert was in his element when he was working with his hands. He prided himself on his garden and his popcorn growing. Those same hands brought joy to many as he played the mandolin, harmonica, and accordion. His love of music was evident in his involvement in many bands, the German singers, and the famous Three Kings. Additionally, Norbert was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and was an award-winning home holiday decorator.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Bernice; 6 children, Cindy Herd, Janet (John) Hart, Carol (Ed) Levitt, Nancy (Johnny) Meinhart, Bob (Cyra) Lohman, and Gregg Lohman. He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren; Kerrie, Michelle, Jill, Jacob, Nick, Brittany, Kristen, Derek, Luke, Drew, Dirk, Adam, Eli, Mitch, Alex, Callie, Olivia, Isaac, Noah, and 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Judy), Harold (Rosalie); sister, Mary Louise Beckman, and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Lohman and Judy Lohman.

Norbert was proceeded in death by his parents; stepmother, Lena Lohman; sisters, Dorothy Heurman Klitzing and Luella Meinhart; brothers, Ray Lohman and Fred Lohman; brothers-in-law, Elmer Heurman, Elder Klitzing, Frank Meinhart, and Clarence Beckman.