BORN

1925

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2017

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Norma Griffith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2017.

Norma Lois Griffith age 91 of Lincoln passed away on March 25, 2017. She was born on September 7, 1925 to George and Bertha (Groshans) Schmidt on the family farm near Deshler, Nebraska. Norma married Wesley Griffith on May 9, 1946 at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler. They owned and operated The Brettun Hotel in Winfield, Kansas. In Lincoln they owned and operated Griffith Drapery and Decorating, Frames by You and Custom Lampshades. They were charter members of Sheridan Lutheran Church. Norma served as a Luther League sponsor and was active in many other church ministries.



Norma is survived by her sons, Joe (Cheryl) Griffith of Lincoln; Jeff (Michelle) Griffith of Gretna; daughters, Pam (Lloyd) Sitzman of Shattuck, Oklahoma; Trisha (Ken) Hoppmann of Lincoln; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wesley; brother, George Schmidt; sisters, Edna Struve; Margaret Meyers; Helen Isernhagen; son-in-law, Bob Becker; and granddaughter, Jennifer Griffith.



There will be no visitation.



Interment will be on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Please meet at Gate 2.



The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 S. 40th Street, Lincoln.



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April 2, 2017

Joe, Pam, Jeff, and Tricia,

My sincere sympathy on the death of your mom, Norma. I have fond memories of her from Luther League at Sheridan Lutheran especially our progressive dinner and the wonderful food she made.

Marlene "Marny" (Linsenmeyer) Janssen

March 30, 2017

Dear Jeff and Family, So sorry to hear this news of your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Sincerely, Patty and Steve Clements

March 29, 2017

Joe, Pam, Jeff, Trish, and families, we grieve with you today and regret not being there to celebrate and remember our dear Aunt Norma.
Ron and Glenda

March 29, 2017

Larry Jensen

Joe, Jeff, Pam & Trish. So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 29, 2017

Dennis & Sandra Slama

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

March 29, 2017

Dear Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was always a kind and welcoming lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as your grieve her passing and also celebrate a life well lived.
Much Love, Mark and Paula Daharsh

March 28, 2017

Dee Remmers

My thoughts and prayers are with you. She has a very kind and sweet lady. Always had time to visit after church. She will be greatly missed.

March 28, 2017

Harry Law

So sorry to hear about your Mother. Always saddens the heart. You are in our hearts
Harry and Doon

March 28, 2017

Susan Wood

Oh, I am so sorry. Norma was such a wonderful person.

March 27, 2017

Al & Micki Schmidt

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a wonderful lady. We loved her so much! May God give you all his Peace during this time. Love you all, Al & Micki

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