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- Appleton Post Crescent Thursday, October 6, 1991
Norbert R. Hawley 223 Broadway Dr. Appleton
Age 68, loving husband, father, and grandfather has gone to his eternal rest with the Lord, passing away at 8:23 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 1991 following a lenghty illness. He was born July 2, 1923 in Appleton where he was a resident all of his life. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946 and married Rosella M. Williamsen on August 16, 1945 and they have been happily married for 46 years. Norb has been employed by Foremost Foods for 38 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Mackville, its Holy Name Society. The Oney Johnston-Edward Blessman American Legion Post 38, the Harvey Pierce VFW Post 2778, the Teamsters Local 563 and was a volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul. Dads most important thing in life was his love of his family. He taught us all the true value of life, honesty, giving, caring, and compassion. Everyone loved Dads witty personality. He enjoyed life and loved people. His hobbies included fishing, card playing, wood working, and most of all his love of gardening which he shared with everyone.
He is survived by his wife Rosie; four daughters and sons in-law, Suzanne and Roger Metz, Delavan, Wisconsin; Betty and John Ashman, Chris and Mike Gassner, Karen and Carl Treml, two son and daughter in-law, Dave and Cindy Hawley, Gary and Mary Hawley, all of Appleton; twelve grandchildren, Kelly and Greg Metz; Christy Ashman; Lori and Katie Gassner; Nicole and Michael Treml; and Brian Hawley; Jessica, Paul and Joe Hawley; two brothers and sisters in-law, Edward Hawley, Ken and Ila Mae Hawley, all of Appleton; many other relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rose [Peters] Hawley; and a sister in-law, Mary Hawley. The complete Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 1991 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Mackville, with Father Ronald Belitz officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wichman Funeral Home 537 N. Superior St. from 4 until 9 p.m. Monday and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at which time the cortege will leave for the church. A prayer and scripture will be held at 7:15 p.m. Monday. An American Legion and VFW visitation will be at 7 p.m. Monday. A memorial fund has been established for the Fox Valley Regional Dialysis Center.
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1923 - 1991 (68 years)