Norma J. Halbisen, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 20, 2020 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, OH. She was born on February 12, 1941 in Clyde, OH the daughter of Carl David and Myrtie Josephine (Pittenger) Greider. She was a 1959 graduate of Clyde High School.
Norma married Robert Halbisen on February 24, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Clyde, OH. She was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell from 1960 until she retired in 1994. Norma was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers. She enjoyed gardening and working with flowers.
Norma is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Robert Halbisen, Fremont; sons, Robert Halbisen, Fremont, William (Martina) Halbisen, Germany and Kevin Earl Halbisen, Fremont; grandchildren, Kevin and Rebecca Halbisen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Raymond Junior Greider, Patsy Jane Wagner, Mary Lou Davis, Dorothy Marie Marshall, Norma Jean Halbisen, Janet Mae Young, Donald Eugene Greider and Doris Ann Greider; granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Halbisen.
Due to the current pandemic of COVID 19 the family has chosen to delay Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Catholic Church until public gathering is considered safe again. Please continue to check this obituary page for updates as they become available.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH at a later date.
Memorials: St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W State St, Fremont, OH 43420
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Lorna McKinstry
To Robert Jr who I worked with at the Fremont Police Dept… my condolences to you and ALL your family. I had the privilege of working also with your Mom years ago at Ohio Bell. She was one of the kindest, soft-spoken , and nicest people I had ever met …
Rest with Jesus my friend… until we meet again !!
B Britner
To Norma’s family,So sorry to hear of your moms passing.I remember babysitting you 3 boys eons ago.You had a bat that was in your enclosed front porch .And was told to come thru the back door.I was terrified as ornery as you boys were you’d try to let the bat in.Your mom was a sweet lady and will be missed .Keep her memory alive in your hearts.God speed.
Janet Greider Sweet
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Squeak. We are praying for the family.
Cindy~Forsyth~Rizzardi
Dear family of Norma,
I was so sorry to read of Norma’s passing. I worked 5 years with Norma as a long distance operator at Ohio Bell Telephone Co. When they closed office here and moved to Toledo, I was still in business office here in Fremont. A few short years later they closed our business office here and moved us to Toledo. We were in separate buildings on separate streets, but I would run over to Norma’s building(they had much classier cafeteria)and would be able to see here there. Also, over the years catch up with her after we were both retired at Fremont OBT lunches and reunions. She was a very sweet lady and good friend to be blessed with. I will always remember her…she has nice warm spot in my heart.
So very, very sorry for Your loss.
My Sincerest Sympathy, Cindy~Forsyth~Rizzardi
Julie Honaker
So sorry to hear about Normas passing.I did her hair for awhile. She was always so sweet and kind! She sure loved her family and loved talking about you all esp the grandkids. I feel like I know you all because of all her heart felt stories told with so much pride! I was lucky enough to get to talk to her one last time a couple months ago. She called to she if I could do her hair soon when she felt up to it.I said of course and told her how happy I was to hear her voice❤It was a great call she sounded happy. Thankful to get that chance to catch up with her and hear her voice again❤ So sorry for your great loss. God Bless!
Julie Honaker
Patrick Seitz
To Robert, Bill and Kevin,
I was saddened to see your mother’s obituary in the paper. I remember you mother coming to St. Ann’s for parent-teacher conferences. I recall she was interested in your education. You have my condolences for her passing. I hope that the three of you are well.
Sincerely,
Patrick Seitz
Carol Miller
I am so saddened to read of Norma’s death. I enjoyed getting to know her on visits I made to Bethesda. I was privileged to pray with her and give her the Eucharist. Her faith was rock solid. She loved her Lord and had complete confidence in Him. I always received more from her than I gave. Be assured of my prayers for her, and for all of you who love her.
Sincerely,
Carol Miller
St. Ann Church
Jackie Wagner ( Patsy's daughter)
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Sqeaks passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was one sweet lady.