Norman Harold
Vanderhoof, 91, of Ogema, passed away on June 20, 2018 at his home, surrounded
by his family and under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.
Norman was born
February 28, 1927 in Chili, Wisconsin to Harold and Gertrude (Stoneberg)
Vanderhoof. He married Elaine Lundberg on December 28, 1949. Elaine preceded
him in death in 2007.
He is survived by
his Children: John Vanderhoof of Ogema, Joyce (Richard) Hildebrand of Iowa,
Louise Lukes of Ogema, Larry (Roni) Vanderhoof of Prentice, Susan (Dennis)
Ochodnicky, of Ogema, Nancy (Frank) Lukes of Ogema, fourteen Grandchildren, twenty eight
Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild, and Siblings: Grace Payne
of Florida, Myrtle Payne of Sheboygan, Ruby Berkholz of Ogema, Delores Eisner
of Rib Lake, Yvonne Presswood of Illinois.
He is preceded in
death by his Parents, Wife Elaine, daughter Lynn Moriarty, and two Grandsons.
Norman served in
World War II, from April 1945 to November 1946 and attended the Honor Flight in
2017. Norman was a very talented carpenter, building many houses in the
surrounding counties. He enjoyed outdoor activities, travel, and visiting with
his family. He also loved working in his workshop after retirement.
A Celebration of
Life followed by lunch at the Spirit Baptist Church, will be held on Saturday,
June 23, at 1:30. Pastor Duane Harper will officiate. A Graveside service will
take place at Garden of Memory Cemetery where military honors will be held.
Hemer Funeral
Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online
condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
