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John Bostater Obituary
May 25, 1956 - Dec 15, 2025
Milan
John George Bostater Jr., 69, residing in Milan, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at home peacefully in his sleep.
John was born May 25, 1956, in Sandusky, to the late John and Lorene (Borsick) Bostater Sr.
John graduated from Edison High School in 1975. He worked for many years as a furniture framer. John was a member of Berlin Conservation Club and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing and watching football.
John is survived by his daughter, Jillian (Bryan) Bowne; five grandchildren, Malachi Bowne, Jeremy Bowne, Tyler Bowne, Samantha Bowne, and Alex Bostater; his sister, Susan (Terry) Ross; his nephews, Shawn (Emily) Tordi and their son, Dominic Tordi; and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Bostater and two sisters, Kathy Westcott and Patty Jo Bostater.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory - Milan Chapel, 1 S. Main Street, Milan.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Neil Scheid
December 22, 2025
Had alot of fun at dartball with Bo for many years. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP my friend.
Doug Nottke
December 21, 2025
So sorry to hear about Bo could so sorry to hear about Bo probably write a book about all the good times being around him an the gang he´s now joined a hell of a pool team up there again
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
December 20, 2025
Rest in Peace bro. I grew up living two houses down from Bo. I still have memories riding his tandem bike to Nickle Plate beach with a transitor radio tied to the handle bars and a thermas of cool aid and singing to CKLW. John and I seemed to always be getting into good trouble I call it. One Easter Sunday while dressed in are Sunday best we had a paint fight, boy did we get spanked and years later still laughed about that incident. I moved away but could always count on him looking over my Moms house and shall miss pulling in and visiting with Bo, he always greeted me with a smile and a toke. I miss you Bo, Thanks for being a true Friend John, Michael P
Denny Seifker. Monroeville
December 18, 2025
Met John topping corn at Schlessman seeds in high school many years ago, then playing dartball. A lot of memories and laughs with him, RIP John.
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Jeff Shepherd
December 17, 2025
So very sad to hear this . He was a great friend and one a kind .
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