Obit: Noah, Norman C. (1929 - 2009)

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Surnames: Noah, Walker, Braun, LaViolette, Hoffmann, Karlen, Blunck, Stark, McTavish, Fitzl

----Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (Green Bay, Wis.) 8/?/2009

Noah, Norman C. (2 JUL 1929 - 20 AUG 2009)

Norman "Norm" C. Noah, 80, Oconto, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at his home. Norm was born July 2, 1929, in Greenwood, to the late Emil and Marianna (Braun) Noah. Norm married Jean LaViolette on Sept. 9, 1967. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2006. Norm served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he earned the Purple Heart the Bronze Star and the Korean Service Medal. Norm earned his Master’s Degree and taught sciences for 37 years at the Oconto Senior High School. He was very involved in the community and church activities. He enjoyed an array of hobbies from crafts to woodworking. Norm was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto, American Legion Post #74 where he was a long time Sergeant at Arms, and a member of the Retired Educators Association.

Norm is survived by his son Daniel (girlfriend Amanecer Walker) Noah, Pleasant Prairie; four brothers, Frederick (Ruth) Noah, Hawthorne, Calif.; Herbert (Katie) Noah, Stevens Point; Verlan Noah, Loyal; Elmer (Jill) Noah, Greenwood; five sisters, Evelyn (Orville) Hoffmann, Hartford; Bernalda Karlen, Greenwood; Arvilla (Bob) Blunck, Owen; Arlene (Bob) Stark, Neillsville; Kathleen (Dick) Fitzl, Loyal; Godchild, Michael (Nancy) McTavish and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; brother, Howard Noah; niece, Michelle "Mitzie" McTavish; two sisters-in-law, Susie Noah, Joanne Noah; and a brother-in-law, Wilton Karlen.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 9 PM Monday, August 24, 2009, with prayer services at 7:30 PM by Deacon Walter Kaszynski. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 at Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto, by the Rev. Patrick Beno. Military Rites by American Legion Post #74. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.