TROY — Norbert W. Tecklenburg, age 88, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

He was born on March 23, 1928 in Troy, OH to the late William M. and Margaret (Conrad) Tecklenburg. On October 2, 1954,

Norbert married Dottie Lou Groff and she preceded him in death in 2004.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Jean Blackmore and Florence Rita Tecklenburg; along with a twin brother: Albert, at birth.

Norb is survived by his four children: Kathy Dixon of Asheville, NC, Matt (Lindsay) Tecklenburg of Novi MI, Mike (Sharon) Tecklenburg of Tipp City and Tom (Tammy) Tecklenburg, New Preston, CT; seven grandchildren: Teckla (Tim) Patterson, McGregor Dixon, Meghan (Jesse) Buxton (Baby Buxton on the way), Billy Tecklenburg (Engaged to Mallory Kitts), Kyle Tecklenburg, Eric Tecklenburg and Ian Tecklenburg; and special friend and angel: Betty Wenrick.

Norb graduated from THS in 1946 where he was on the 1946 Baseball Team that progressed deep into the state tournament. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1947, then attended Miami University and worked at the USPS. In 1958 he started his career at GM – Inland Division in Dayton and Vandalia and retired in 1988. Post retirement, Norb worked part time as a courier for Star Bank before he and Dottie fully retired in 1998.

Norb was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Church, where he was active in volunteer work, the Knights of Columbus and the church golf league. He was a Jaycee and an active member in the Optimist Clubs of Troy, where he was always involved in the youth related activities. Norb was a past President of the Evening Optimist Club. He was actively involved in his children's activities and could always be found on baseball fields volunteering as coach, umpiring or grounds crew. No matter what the activity, Norb was there to support all his kids and carried that over to be the number one fan of all his grandchildren, whether sports or school activities. When he was not involved in family activities he enjoyed traveling, golfing, volksmarching and following his beloved Cincinnati Red's and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Troy, OH with the Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:30 PM on Sunday at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to , 31 West Whipp Road, Dayton, OH 45459 or Honor Flight, 200 Canary Court, Enon, OH 45323. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.