Obit: Danen, Norman R. #2 (1932 - 2011)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Dahl, Danen, Edwards, Handel, Henrichs, Linzmeier, Ludwig, Nathan, Schaefer, Stange, Stoiber, Voelker

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) Wednesday, March 16, 2011, page 13

Danen, Norman R. (June 25, 1932 - March 9, 2011)

Norman R. Danen, age 78, of Dorchester, passed away March 9, 2011 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield with his family by his side.

His funeral service was held Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester with Fr. S. Nathan and Fr. Schaefer concelebrating. Visitations were held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, with a Rosary Service at 4:30 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial followed the service at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Military honors were presented by the Dorchester American Legion.

Norman was born June 25, 1932, to Clarence and Elsie (Schaefer) Danen in Medford, WI. He was a graduate of Medford High School and served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

Norman was joined in marriage to Agnes Stoiber on September 3, 1956, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester.

He worked as a press operator and maintenance for PCA in Colby for 42 years. Norman enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing and trapping, gardening, bowling, woodworking, and most of all spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Dorchester Lions Club, Dorchester American Legion, Catholic Order of Foresters, the Abbotsford Sportsmen Club and an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Agnes, of Dorchester; his children, Debbie (Steve) Voelker of Abbotsford, Diane (Tim) Ludwig of Stetsonville, Donna (Scott) Stange of Unity, Dale (Michielle) Danen of Dorchester, Denise (Brian) Dahl of Stetsonville, and David (Terri) Danen of Stratford.

Norman is further survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Danen, Jessica Voelker, Julie (Jeremy) Linzmeier, Janelle Voelker, Jamie Ludwig, Andrew (Wendi) Ludwig, Matthew (Tara) Stange, Maynard Stange, Mariah Stange, Michael Stange, Tommy (Tania) Danen, Christal Danen, Amanda (Josh) Edwards, Brittany Dahl, Jordan Dahl, McKenzie Dahl, Jacob Danen, and Dawson Danen; and 13 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Dolores (Nick) Henrichs of Stetsonville, and Arlene Handel of Medford; and his brother Michael (Kathy) Danen of Stetsonville.

Norman is preceded in death by his parents; a son; and a brother-in-law, Roger Handel.

The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Dorchester assisted the family with funeral arrangements.  Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com