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Norma Jean <I>Abts</I> Ehlers

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Norma Jean Abts Ehlers

Birth
Belden, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA
Death
3 Aug 2020 (aged 89)
Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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Memorial Services for, Norma J. Ehlers age 89, of Wayne
First United Methodist Church Wayne, OCTOBER 17TH, Saturday 11:00 A.M.

Memorial Visitation OCTOBER 17TH, Saturday 10:00 a.m. until Service Time

Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne

Norma Jean Ehlers, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Country View in Wayne, Nebraska from natural causes.

Norma was born October 16, 1930, to Herbert and Beulah (Seyl) Abts. She was the little sister to her only sibling, Louie Abts. Norma grew up on the family farm outside of Belden, Nebraska. Norma was a cheerleader for the Belden High School sports teams. She graduated from Belden High School in 1948 and was the Class Valedictorian.

While in high school, Norma met the love of her life Al (Biggie) Ehlers. Al had enlisted in the Army, so they wrote letters back and forth, until Al was honorably discharged. On February 13, 1949, Al and Norma were married at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belden. Al and Norma moved to Wayne to begin their future together. They lived in various locations until they found their dream home at 120 West 9th Street. They were kept very busy remodeling and decorating to make the house, their home.

Norma was an active member of the Wayne First United Methodist Church in Wayne. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group, sang in the choir, attended Sunday-School, worked in the Pastor’s office, and volunteered with many, if not all church functions. Norma also supported Al, while he was the Lay Minister in Carroll and Winside, Nebraska.

Norma and Al spent a great deal of time boating, camping, square dancing and traveling to support their grandchildren in their events. Norma enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, embroidering, baking and decorating for every holiday and season of the year. Her favorite time was celebrating Christmas in July. She planned every detail carefully, even Santa arriving on shore in a ski boat.

One of Norma’s favorite past times was to accompany Al to his Power Lineman Safety Classes throughout the Midwest. While at the classes, she would sit in the back of the classroom, work on her embroidery and critique Al’s teaching to share with him after the class. But what she loved the most was her family. She enjoyed nothing more than taking care of her husband and family. She was never happier than when everyone was around the same table eating, telling stories or jokes and laughing.

Norma is survived by four children, Marcia (Steve) Kerl of Bartlett , Tennessee, Sue (George) Eynon of Omaha, Nebraska, Nancy (Leo) Ahmann of Wayne, Scott (Vickie) Ehlers of Evanston, Wyoming, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Al Ehlers, parents, Herb & Beulah Abts and brother, Louie Abts.
Memorial Services for, Norma J. Ehlers age 89, of Wayne
First United Methodist Church Wayne, OCTOBER 17TH, Saturday 11:00 A.M.

Memorial Visitation OCTOBER 17TH, Saturday 10:00 a.m. until Service Time

Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne

Norma Jean Ehlers, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Country View in Wayne, Nebraska from natural causes.

Norma was born October 16, 1930, to Herbert and Beulah (Seyl) Abts. She was the little sister to her only sibling, Louie Abts. Norma grew up on the family farm outside of Belden, Nebraska. Norma was a cheerleader for the Belden High School sports teams. She graduated from Belden High School in 1948 and was the Class Valedictorian.

While in high school, Norma met the love of her life Al (Biggie) Ehlers. Al had enlisted in the Army, so they wrote letters back and forth, until Al was honorably discharged. On February 13, 1949, Al and Norma were married at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belden. Al and Norma moved to Wayne to begin their future together. They lived in various locations until they found their dream home at 120 West 9th Street. They were kept very busy remodeling and decorating to make the house, their home.

Norma was an active member of the Wayne First United Methodist Church in Wayne. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group, sang in the choir, attended Sunday-School, worked in the Pastor’s office, and volunteered with many, if not all church functions. Norma also supported Al, while he was the Lay Minister in Carroll and Winside, Nebraska.

Norma and Al spent a great deal of time boating, camping, square dancing and traveling to support their grandchildren in their events. Norma enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, embroidering, baking and decorating for every holiday and season of the year. Her favorite time was celebrating Christmas in July. She planned every detail carefully, even Santa arriving on shore in a ski boat.

One of Norma’s favorite past times was to accompany Al to his Power Lineman Safety Classes throughout the Midwest. While at the classes, she would sit in the back of the classroom, work on her embroidery and critique Al’s teaching to share with him after the class. But what she loved the most was her family. She enjoyed nothing more than taking care of her husband and family. She was never happier than when everyone was around the same table eating, telling stories or jokes and laughing.

Norma is survived by four children, Marcia (Steve) Kerl of Bartlett , Tennessee, Sue (George) Eynon of Omaha, Nebraska, Nancy (Leo) Ahmann of Wayne, Scott (Vickie) Ehlers of Evanston, Wyoming, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Al Ehlers, parents, Herb & Beulah Abts and brother, Louie Abts.


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