orman was also a 4-H leader for several years. He enjoyed music. Norman was a drummer in the school band and was asked to sing at many weddings when he was younger. In later years, he sang with the choir at their retirement community in Arizona. Norman loved the big bands, especially Glen Miller and the song "Stardust". He spoke of fun and happy memories of events he attended at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Norman and Eleanor spent many winters in Arizona and made many new friends. In retirement, Norman enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and having coffee with friends. Norman and Eleanor began their life together farming just outside of Sheffield. In the next few years, Norman worked three jobs to support his wife and family of three children. He farmed, drove school bus, and work at the I-H Implement. In 1962, Norman and Eleanor moved to Clear Lake and farmed a total of 50 years. In 2001, they retired and returned to Sheffield. Norman is survived by his wife, Eleanor Olk of Sheffield, son Michael (Mary) Olk of Clear Lake, daughter Darla (Dave) Stack of Waverly, and daughter Brenda (Tom) Zickuhr of Wichita, Kansas. His grandchildren include Karen (Thad) Meyer, Stephanie Olk, Stacie Olk, Marissa Olk, Carter Olk, Lisa (Brian) Rupp, Jonathan (Lindsay) Stack, Kathryn (Matt Rogers) Zickuhr and Benjamin Zickuhr. His great-grandchildren include Ella, Spencer and Lauren Meyer; Brylee, Ethan and Jackson Rupp; Maya and Kendall Stack. He is also survived by his sister Donna (David) Joens, sister Iva (Stan) Griep, brother Larry (Emma) Olk and sister Barbara (Jim) Long, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Delores Meyer.