Norman C. Stoy

Norman C. Stoy, 86 of Montpelier, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Montpelier to Carlton W. and Rosella E. (Dieringer) Stoy. Norman served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

For over 34 years, he worked at Simpson Industry in Edon as a machine operator, retiring in 2001. Norman was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier. He was also a member of the Pioneer American Legion Post No. 307 and the Montpelier Eagles Lodge No. 2246.

Throughout his life he enjoyed camping with family and friends and his daily throwing of the horse shoes. Norman also enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers and Rusty Wallace at the NASCAR races.

Norman is survived by two children, Lynn (Tim) Belding of West Unity, Rodney (Janice) Stoy of Montpelier; nine grandchildren; many great- and great-great- grandchildren; siblings, Jerry Stoy, Ronnie Stoy, Kim Stoy and Diane Stoy all of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra (Knecht); and a son, Randy Stoy.

Visitation hours for Norman will be on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier. Services will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Benaiah Harris to officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CHP Hospice. Condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.