Clear Lake - Morris James Norem, 87, of Clear Lake, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017.
Funeral services will be held 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with Reverend James Norem and Al Berge officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Morris was born on June 12, 1930 in Alexander, Iowa, the son of Bert and Irene (Sandvig) Norem. He graduated from Alexander High School in 1948. While in high school, Morrie participated in a variety of sports, but particularly enjoyed playing baseball.
Morrie married JoAnn Bergan on August 10, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.
Morrie served 2 years on active duty in Korea, and an additional 4 years in the Army Reserves. After the service, he taught elementary school, had numerous construction and carpentry jobs, including Zeidler Concrete, and completed his working years with his furniture refinishing business.
Morrie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, having served on many boards
over the years.
Morrie and JoAnn loved following the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Minnesota Vikings and the Clear Lake Lions. Morrie will be remembered for his strong faith in Jesus and his love of family.
He is survived by his two sons; Rev. Jim Norem and his wife, Linda, Randall, Iowa and Jeff Norem and his wife Patty, Franklin, Tennessee; four granddaughters Tarra Carlson and her husband Austin, Jaimee Norem and her fiancé Jared Kernes, Amanda Wiersma and her husband Paul, and Savannah Norem; 3 great-grandchildren Fiston and Evelyn Carlson and Skylar Kernes; two brothers Ken (Sandy) Norem, and Dick (Patsy) Norem, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn, and two brothers Bernie Norem and Clarence Norem.
Funeral services will be held 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with Reverend James Norem and Al Berge officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Morris was born on June 12, 1930 in Alexander, Iowa, the son of Bert and Irene (Sandvig) Norem. He graduated from Alexander High School in 1948. While in high school, Morrie participated in a variety of sports, but particularly enjoyed playing baseball.
Morrie married JoAnn Bergan on August 10, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.
Morrie served 2 years on active duty in Korea, and an additional 4 years in the Army Reserves. After the service, he taught elementary school, had numerous construction and carpentry jobs, including Zeidler Concrete, and completed his working years with his furniture refinishing business.
Morrie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, having served on many boards
over the years.
Morrie and JoAnn loved following the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Minnesota Vikings and the Clear Lake Lions. Morrie will be remembered for his strong faith in Jesus and his love of family.
He is survived by his two sons; Rev. Jim Norem and his wife, Linda, Randall, Iowa and Jeff Norem and his wife Patty, Franklin, Tennessee; four granddaughters Tarra Carlson and her husband Austin, Jaimee Norem and her fiancé Jared Kernes, Amanda Wiersma and her husband Paul, and Savannah Norem; 3 great-grandchildren Fiston and Evelyn Carlson and Skylar Kernes; two brothers Ken (Sandy) Norem, and Dick (Patsy) Norem, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn, and two brothers Bernie Norem and Clarence Norem.
Clear Lake - Morris James Norem, 87, of Clear Lake, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017.
Funeral services will be held 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with Reverend James Norem and Al Berge officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Morris was born on June 12, 1930 in Alexander, Iowa, the son of Bert and Irene (Sandvig) Norem. He graduated from Alexander High School in 1948. While in high school, Morrie participated in a variety of sports, but particularly enjoyed playing baseball.
Morrie married JoAnn Bergan on August 10, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.
Morrie served 2 years on active duty in Korea, and an additional 4 years in the Army Reserves. After the service, he taught elementary school, had numerous construction and carpentry jobs, including Zeidler Concrete, and completed his working years with his furniture refinishing business.
Morrie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, having served on many boards
over the years.
Morrie and JoAnn loved following the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Minnesota Vikings and the Clear Lake Lions. Morrie will be remembered for his strong faith in Jesus and his love of family.
He is survived by his two sons; Rev. Jim Norem and his wife, Linda, Randall, Iowa and Jeff Norem and his wife Patty, Franklin, Tennessee; four granddaughters Tarra Carlson and her husband Austin, Jaimee Norem and her fiancé Jared Kernes, Amanda Wiersma and her husband Paul, and Savannah Norem; 3 great-grandchildren Fiston and Evelyn Carlson and Skylar Kernes; two brothers Ken (Sandy) Norem, and Dick (Patsy) Norem, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn, and two brothers Bernie Norem and Clarence Norem.
Funeral services will be held 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with Reverend James Norem and Al Berge officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens Center in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Morris was born on June 12, 1930 in Alexander, Iowa, the son of Bert and Irene (Sandvig) Norem. He graduated from Alexander High School in 1948. While in high school, Morrie participated in a variety of sports, but particularly enjoyed playing baseball.
Morrie married JoAnn Bergan on August 10, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa.
Morrie served 2 years on active duty in Korea, and an additional 4 years in the Army Reserves. After the service, he taught elementary school, had numerous construction and carpentry jobs, including Zeidler Concrete, and completed his working years with his furniture refinishing business.
Morrie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, having served on many boards
over the years.
Morrie and JoAnn loved following the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Minnesota Vikings and the Clear Lake Lions. Morrie will be remembered for his strong faith in Jesus and his love of family.
He is survived by his two sons; Rev. Jim Norem and his wife, Linda, Randall, Iowa and Jeff Norem and his wife Patty, Franklin, Tennessee; four granddaughters Tarra Carlson and her husband Austin, Jaimee Norem and her fiancé Jared Kernes, Amanda Wiersma and her husband Paul, and Savannah Norem; 3 great-grandchildren Fiston and Evelyn Carlson and Skylar Kernes; two brothers Ken (Sandy) Norem, and Dick (Patsy) Norem, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn, and two brothers Bernie Norem and Clarence Norem.
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