Norma Potter
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Norma F. Potter of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 98.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. on March 18,2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (201 W. Blodgett St., Marshfield). Norma was laid to rest in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Loyal following the service. A dinner followed at Loyal Sportsman's Club (W3552 Chick adee Road, Loyal).
Family and friends were invited to gather at the church beginning at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Father Dan Thelen officiated. The honor of pallbearer belonged to her grandchildren: Mike Frankwick, Kerry Frankwick, Craig Tritz, Marci Griesbach, Matt Rollins, Stacy Lindner, Daric Potter, Amanda Hiles, Jenna Hemp and Ryan Potter.
Norma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand mother. She was born April 7,1925, to Robert and Anna (Thomas) Strey. She attended Romadka country grade school and graduated from Granton High School. Following graduation she worked at Wepfer Pharmacy in Loyal. She married Robert on June 8, 1950. They farmed in Spokeville until Robert's death in 1982. She continued to farm with her son and daughter-in-law until she moved to Marshfield. She worked part- time at Wing's Hallmark store for 14 years and enjoyed working there and the 'Hallmark friends' she made.
She will be deeply missed by her family: Kathleen/ Michael Wood, Karen/Ken Tritz, Sharon/Denny Rollins, Randy Potter/Julie Wolf and Steve/Joli Potter; her grandchil dren: Tonya Frankwick, Kerry Frankwick, Craig/Deahlee Tritz, Marci/Wes Griesbach, Matt/Tami Rollins, Stacy/Luke Lindner, Daric Potter/Stacy Petkovsek, Amanda/Dave Hiles, Jenna/Jon Hemp and Ryan Potter/Taylor Custer; and her great-grandchildren: Cotique Multerer, Brooklyn Ostricki, Daden Barclay, Braxton and Keegan Tritz, Erin and Morgan Griesbach, Koral and Chase Lindner, Davey Hiles, Karli, Alexa and Mya Gross and Lincoln Hemp.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; grandson, Michael Frankwick and great-grandson, Evan Griesbach. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert/ Anna Strey; and her brothers and sisters: Elsie/George Fricke, Ernest/Violet Strey, Helen/Manuial Domine, Hazel/Marvin Seeman, Earlen/Rosa Strey, Raymond Strey, Victor/Delores Strey, Laverne/Leonard Morin, Ceylon/Martha Strey and Rob ert/Joann Strey.
We would like to thank staff from Aster's Assisted Living, Heartland Hospice and Inclusa for their care and kindness particularly during Mom's final days.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation to your favorite church or charity in Mom's honor.
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