Norma J. Thiessen, 87, of Fremont, OH, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Countryside Continuing Care Center. She was born on February 16, 1927 in Fremont, OH to Arthur and Inez (Burpee) Scherf.
Norma married Richard A. Thiessen, Sr. on November 9, 1946 at the First Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2007. She worked at Lutz and Stamm Elementary Schools as a cook. Norma was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved cooking, playing bingo at Countryside and spending time with her family.
Norma is survived by her children Richard (Sandra) Thiessen, Jr., Fremont, OH, David Thiessen, Clyde, OH, William (Kim) Thiessen, Green Springs, OH, James (Marsha) Thiessen, Fremont, OH; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard A. Thiessen, Sr.; brothers, Howard, Clifford, Dean and James Scherf and sister, Thelma Streeter.
The family would like to thank Dr. David DeFrance and staff at Countryside Continuing Care Center for their dedication and care for Norma.
Services will be private for the family.
Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials: Donor’s Choice
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted with Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, Fremont, OH.
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Jayne Wingo
Dear Sandy and Family,
Sorry to hear that your Mother in Law’s earthly journey has ended and and a new journey has begun. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jayne Wingo
Juanita Bennett and Rosanna Hotz
Your mother was one of the warmest and most caring people we have had the pleasure of knowing. We are sorry for your great loss. Bingo will never be the same for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike & Teri & Dorothy
Norma will be missed ! A good lady & always was kind,careing,thoughful & happy.My mother Dorothy enjoyed visting with Norma always, got a kick out of my mom.Knew Norma many years,shes one lady you looked forward to seeing for sure.Was Blessed to share Gods word with her as i read to her,We send prayers of comfort to Jim & family.
Bishop Mark & Cynthia Conley
Richard Sandra and family, Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we felt when we heard of your loved Mother’s passing. Please know that my wife and I stand with you in this time and we are praying that the Father’s arms extend towards you in comfort during this time.
Latanya
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Norma will be missed by family and friends, but she will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. I hope these words found at (John 5:28,29) that there will be a resurrection bring comfort knowing that you have an opportunity to see her again. (Psalms 37:29)
Blanche McCormick
Norma’s father Art and my mother Annabelle were brother and sister. While visiting JoAnn Gonzalez at Country Side I had the opportunity to chat with Norma. She gave me lots of family history during our talks. She told me she stayed with me while my mother was in the hospital giving birth to my brother. I did stop by her room on Dec. 7th and did talk briefly with her. Norma was a gentle, kind person. I’m proud that we came from the same blood line. And I know her family was good to her and she appreciated their love and concern.