Norman D. Michener

Norman Michener of Columbus died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Norman D. Michener was born March 4, 1928 in Gresham, Nebraska to Wesley and Helen (Holzapfel) Michener. He attended grade school in Gresham and high school in Stromsburg. Norman married Betty Jean Jones on October 31, 1949 at Swede Home Lutheran Church near Stromsburg. The couple lived in that area until moving to Columbus in 1957. Norman worked for Roberts Dairy and then delivered milk for Gillette Dairy. In 1972 he went to work for Soil Movers until retiring. Norman was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, gardening, listening to polka music and dancing until his health became poor.

He is survived by:

Wife: Betty Michener of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Bonnie Willets of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sheryl (Larry) Smith of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Twyla (Donald, Jr.) Lewis of Columbus, NE
Son: Murray Michener of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Sandra (Pat) Arasmith of Columbus, NE
Son: Terry (Aimee) Michener of Columbus, NE
Son: Chris Michener of Omaha, NE
Brother: David (Helen) Michener of Walla Walla, WA
Brother: Ray Michener of Denver, CO
Sister: Grace Schutt of Phoenix, AZ
Sister-in-law: Norma (Art) Jordan of Columbus, NE
Eight Grandchildren
Ten Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:

Father: Wesley Michener
Mother: Helen Michener
Son-in-law: Chuck Willets
Sister: Geneva Dethloff
Brother: Lester Michener
Brother: Robert Michener