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Norman Lewis Schlosser died peacefully at the Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell Sunday, March 29, at the age of 82.
Norman is survived by his six children, Norma Catherine Kingsley (Mark), Susan Newman (Berry), Stephen Schlosser, Elaine Schlosser, Claire Novoa (Vincent), and Rita Van Duinen (Edwin); stepson, Anthony Stewart; nephew, David Schlosser (Ellen); niece, Anne Pearman (Dennis); 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and other loving extended family. He is preceded in death by his 2nd wife, Helen Louise Schlosser; parents, Ignatius Valentine and Susie Lewis Schlosser of Greensboro; brother, Ignatius Valentine Schlosser Jr.; and niece, Joan Schlosser, also of Greensboro
Norman was born on July 21, 1932. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1951 where he was class president and held a B.S. in Chemistry from Guilford College. Norman worked as Quality Control Manager at Pfizer of Greensboro for 35 years. He was one of several surviving grandchildren of Andrew Leopold Schlosser, a master stonemason who built many homes in and around the Greensboro area.
Norman loved to garden and to take care of the many wild birds he dutifully fed each day at his home. He enjoyed music and singing, and was at one time, a member of a local barbershop quartet.
All are welcome to celebrate Norman's life during visitation hours on Friday, April 3, from 6-9 PM at Hanes-Lineberry located at 515 N. Elm St. in Greensboro. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, April 4 at Lakeview Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the funeral home's N. Elm St. location. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC, 27215 or to the Salvation Army of Greensboro at 1311 S. Eugene St. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers of Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell for their excellent care and kindness. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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April 13, 2015
Very sorry for your loss Elaine. I know that you love your family deeply and your Father will be truly missed.... From Pamela Stillman, Capitola, CA... I'm very proud to know his daughter...
April 4, 2015
Helen Mabe
Norman Schlosser it was my honor to sit and talk with you. You were so intelligent and witty. Ihave always heard good things about you and Louise. It was good to see you aftet so many years. I am thankful that your prayers were answered. God is good. May you rest in peace with Louise. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It is so terribly hard to lose a loved one so close together.
April 3, 2015
Ann Stringfield
Many of us in Greensboro's Fisher Park Neighborhood send condolences along with sincere thanks for Norman's generous gift of the "King's Chair" in our city park. He will be remembered every time we sit to enjoy a moment of respite there.
April 1, 2015
Christine Walsh
Cathy and Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Christine
April 1, 2015
Sharon Helms-Dulin
Cathy, Susie, and all the sibs, I am so sorry your Dad got sick and died--and so soon after your stepmother! He survived the hornet attack, but sadly, not this. Cathy & Susie, remember going to see your relatives at Lake Norman back in the 90's? I was there, too, and Norman was so funny! That was a good time and a good memory. May God's peace and strength be with you.
March 31, 2015
Cathy & Mark sorry for your lose. We are praying for you and your family. Larry & Littie Norris
March 31, 2015
Susie, I am so sorry for your loss!! Your Dad was a very special man and I am so glad I got to meet him!! My prayers are wit you and all of your Family!!
Linda K. Morphis
March 31, 2015
Shelby Kernodle
Sweet Norman...you were such a big big part of our Farm Bureau family and we all loved you here! You had the biggest heart of anyone that walked through our doors and we always loved to see your smiling face! No words can express our sympathy to Rita, Susie and the rest of the family. May you rest in Peace Sweet Man!
March 31, 2015
Joni Pavlik
Rita and Family, So sorry for your loss. Know your Daddy will always be with you in mind and spirit. He is a part of you. Sending hugs and love, Joni
March 30, 2015
Don & Jenny Eason
Thoughts and prayers going out to all the family. We know you will certainly miss him. It was a treat getting to know him.
March 30, 2015
Thomas Bass
We are going to miss Norman, he was always ready for a laugh or two.We had good times cruising and fishing. I know he's at peace.
March 30, 2015
Rita, I am so sad for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family over the upcoming days. Dale Cousins
March 30, 2015
Carl Myatt
I am a new Norman Schlosser friend, friendship not even a year old. After viewing the slide show, I realize that Norman was a smart, witty, loving, & devoted person. His photos show how much he loved his children and took the time to nurture them. Norman and family....you are a huge influence in my life because you have shown and are showing me what a FAMILY really is! His later years showed smart, witty, & loving!
March 30, 2015
Rose Ann McLelland
my prayers go out to all of you. i will certainly miss him. lots of family memories and outings over yhe years. he truly was one of my favorite people.
March 30, 2015
Christina phillips
Mr Norman,
You were an AMAZING FRIEND! I will miss our wonderful talks sitting in your carport sipping on rootbeer.
I wish I could've known you longer. You were my husbands best dear friend and you deeply touched our lives with your friendly loving face and your charming smile.
May the Lord give you peace and watch over your daughters, son and those sweet grandchildren.
We love and miss you Norman❤
March 30, 2015
Linda Stewart
Norman May you rest in peace.
Linda
March 30, 2015
Karen Baker
What makes a truly good man is when his children grow up to be strong, independent individuals who set great examples as parents themselves, and as caregivers when the tables are turned later in life. I didn't know you Norman, but from what I know of your daughter, you were a truly good man.
Rest in peace.
March 29, 2015
Andrew Phillips
I will miss my best friend , I'll finish this tractor for you ,God speed
March 29, 2015
terri staley
Oh my
What can we say you have been on my mind for weeks God had a plan not always to our liking. Now you have peace and back with your love.prayers for all the family love terri...the twin
March 29, 2015
Sara Austin
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 29, 2015
Darlene Greeson
Rest with Louise, Norman..you are back by her side..you was lost without her....
Thoughts and prayers to his children, grandchildren and friends.
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