Obit: Meissner, Norman E. (1928 – 2016)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Meissner, Grobe, Ott, Voss

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 15 Apr 2016

Meissner, Norman E. (25 APR 1928 – 13 APR 2016)

Norman E. Meissner, 87, Chili, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at House of the Dove, Marshfield, with family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Nasonville, with Rev. Jordan Scott officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 pm until service time at Grace Lutheran Church. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Norman was born on April 25, 1928 in the Town of Fremont, Clark County, to Edwin and Bertha (Grobe) Meissner. He was united in marriage to Elaine C. Ott on June 24, 1946. She died on December 13, 2015. They began their life together through hard work and love, building a small dairy farm which grew into what is known today as Norm-E-Lane Farm. Norman spent his years with Elaine, the love of his life, raising a loving family, camping, fishing and traveling. They enjoyed many winters at their vacation home in Brownsville, Texas, surrounded by their second family.

Norman is lovingly survived by his children, Edwin (Sharon), Sandra, Jerrold (Diane), and David (Tammy). He is also survived by grandchildren, Jodi (Don), Jan (Doug), Trisha (Brad), Matthew, Josh (Sheri), Jennifer (Matt), Tiffany (Daniel), Ashley, Lindsay, Amanda (Josh), Zachary, Tyler, and Aiden and 19 great grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Douglas (Jean) Meissner and a sister, Betty (Ken) Voss.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Bertha, his wife, Elaine, a daughter, Melody, a son, Steven, 2 grandsons, Travis and Jeremy and brothers, Harland and Chester Meissner.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated in his name to Grace Lutheran Church and Childcare Center.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.