- See Image Demerath, Norbert FrancisAge 79. Norb died surrounded by his family at the Milwaukee VA Medical Cen ter on Tuesday, September 24, 2002. He was born June 8, 1923 to Joseph a nd Gertrude (Thyssen) Demerath and grew up on a farm in Freedom, Wisconsin .He served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II, working in mil itary hospitals in North Carolina, England and France. As an Army medi c, he admitted patients, wrote up medical records, and worked with the inj ured. After the war, he returned to the Fox Valley and married Rose Hamm en on June 21, 1947. Using his skills and determination, he built his fami ly home in Little Chute, Wisconsin. For most of life, he worked in superma rkets as a manager/bookkeeper for Krambo's, Kroger's, and Red Owl. In 197 7, he lost his loving wife of 30 years to cancer. Then, in 1982, he mov ed to Kelly Lake and purchased what is now known as Norb and Lisa's Kel ly Lake Bar. He married Lisa Kussow on March 1, 1991. Together they have e njoyed the camaraderie of patrons and friends at Kelly Lake Bar.He was an avid reader, always thirsting for more knowledge. Norb lov ed to travel. While serving our country, he explored much of Europe, danci ng in Piccadilly Square the day the War ended. Over the years he has trave led with family and friends, seeing much of the United States. Playing car ds, pointing out the sights of Kelly Lake from his pontoon boat, and playi ng with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren have been wonderful past imes for him.Norb had an undying patriotism for his country. He was an active lifelo ng member of the American Legion Post 258 in Little Chute, serving as Po st Commander in 1969 and editor of their newsletter for many years. He w as also a member of 40 et 8 and D.A.V. In addition, he served as an ush er for St. John's Parish in Little Chute, was a member of the Knights of C olumbus, the Kelly Lake Sportsman's Club, serving as it's treasurer and Oc onto County Tavern League. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; two da ughters: Sandy (Joe) Stadler, Appleton; Julie (Pete) Giordana, Estes Par k, Colorado; three step-children: Terry (Mary) Kussow, Little Chute; Jeani ne (Darrell) Manning and Dave (Leanna) Kussow, Kelly Lake; grandchildre n: Andy (Megan) Stadler, Wichita, Kansas; Greg (Sarah) Stadler, Black Cree k; Becky (Matt) Schumacher, LaCrosse; Josh and Kali Giordana, Estes Par k, Colorado; Shannon Kussow, Little Chute; Justin and Tyler Manning, Kel ly Lake; Wyatt and Tiffany Kussow, Kelly Lake. Great-grandchildren are Ale x, Christopher, Caleb, and Julia Stadler. He is further survived by two si sters-in-law: Marion Demerath, Green Bay; and Elaine Demerath, Torrence, C alifornia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his fi rst wife, Rose (Hammen); two grandchildren: Ryan Giordana and Jason Kusso w; brothers: Rich, George, Clarence, John and Ed; sisters: Marie (Bower s) and JoAnn (Bowers); in-laws: Leona, Ellie, Elaine and Ruth Demerath, Al vin and Elzear Bowers; Margaret and Joe Hammen.Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Friday S eptember 27, 2002 beginning at 4 p.m. Prayer vigil 7:30 officiated by Fath er Paul Schumacher. Visitation continues on Saturday 9 a.m. at St. John Pa rish in Little Chute. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. with Msgr. James Va ndenHogan officiating. Burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute.
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1923 - 2002 (79 years)
Education - High School
