Norman A. Oechler, 79, of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. He was born in Kenosha on January 11, 1928, the son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Krenzke) Oechler. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools. On July 29, 1950, he married Helen Elaine Schmidt at Trinity Lutheran Church. He had been employed by Simmons Company as an upholsterer. He then worked for 30 years at American Motors in the Motor Division, retiring in 1988. A faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Norman was the financial secretary and also served as an usher. He had a deep commitment to his church and church family. He was an avid golfer and bowler (he was proud to have earned his 300 ring for a perfect game). He loved spending vacations up North and traveling with his family. Surviving are his wife, Helen Elaine of Kenosha; two daughters, Dru H. (Michael) Spitzer of Somers and Gay N. (Daniel) Voelz of Kenosha; and his four granddaughters, Megan and Erin Spitzer of Falls Church, VA, and Noelle and Daena Voelz of Kenosha. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4th, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church from 10:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Norman's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Anonymous
To the Oechler family,We are so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories keep you warm and help heal the pain.Janet and Ron
Lynne Van Dreel
January 3, 2008
Helen and family,You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Norman, you all are in my prayers. May God give you strength and bless you through this sorrowful time, and may your happy memories fill your hearts.
Kathleen Blake
January 3, 2008
Dear Helen, Dru and Gay and family, I cannot tell you how sad I was to read that Norm has left us. You know that you and Norm were like another set of parents for me, growing up and now. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up across the street, the neighborhood parties, and of course church. He will be greatly missed by so many who knew and loved him. I am so sorry that I will not be able to be there tomorrow, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you all, All my love, Kathleen & Rex
Donna and Walton Landree
January 3, 2008
Dear Helen Elaine, I was very, very saddened to hear about your loss of Norman. Both of you have always been very special people throughout the years. I can't imagine seeing one of you without the other. You have truly been a warm and wonderful example of family values and happiness. God Bless your family in your loss. With our deepest sympathy and love, Donna Lou and Wally
Archie & Marian Schmidt
January 3, 2008
Our deepest heartful sympathy to Helen and family! We were saddened and shocked to learn of Norman's death. It has been a great pleasure to know him and your wonderful family since researching family history. He was a woderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. May he be at peace w/the Lord! God bless and keep you all!
The Dial Family ( Jeff ,Jean, & Amanda )
January 2, 2008
It was with GREAT sadness that we heard of Norm's passing.Having bowled with him @ Surfside on Wed. nights and seen him @ the Hubers home on many occasions we felt like Norm was family.We were also VERY honored that Norm was kind enough to serve as a pall bearer for Frank this past July.We will keep him in our thoughts, as well as our prayers.Norm was a wonderful friend to have.