Norman Gladwin Gfeller (-2008)
GFELLER, LEHMAN, HEMMINGSON, CLARK
Posted By: Tri-County Times
Date: 1/18/2008 at 08:29:06
TRI COUNTY TIMES, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, January 17, 2008.
Norman Gladwin Gfeller died from complications of heart disease on January 11 while a patient at Mary Greeley Hospital, in Ames, Iowa. He was 87-years old. A devoted family man, Norman was married for 63 years to Stella Hemmingson Gfeller; he is also survived by his daughters, Ann Clark (Craig) of Minnesota and Thailand and Kate Gfeller (Casey Cook) of Iowa City; three grandsons, William (Bi), Aaron (Tiffany) and Geoffrey (Kristin) and three great-grandchildren, Spencer, Faith and Benjamin. He was predeceased by his parents, step-mother and brother, Erwin.
Norman, the son of Walter and Eliza Lehman Gfeller and the stepson of Elsa Klingbeil Gfeller, was born and lived his life on a centennial farm outside of Alleman, Iowa. He retired from active farming in 1985, but maintained his deep love of agriculture through fellowship with his nephew and niece, Kurt and Lynda Lehman and their daughters. Until his last days, Norman continued to enjoy participation in and observation of the farming process whenever possible.
Norman was baptized, confirmed, and maintained an active lifetime membership at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alleman. A true lover of music, he was a member of church and community choirs most of his life. He served on the Church board, taught Sunday and Bible School, and played the piano for church services. He shared his love of music with his daughters, both of whom are professional musicians.
Norman was also an active member of the Polk City Kiwanis and just this year was honored as a lifetime member. He had been appointed by President Jimmy Carter as a liaison to the United States Department of Agriculture in service of the Agricultural Stabilization Committee within the state of Iowa. His other interests included HAM radio, which he pursued from the time he was 11 years old, when he passed his Morse Code radio test to receive an operating license.
For many years Norman and Stella spent several weeks each summer in Ely, Minnesota as well as winters in Mesa, Arizona. In recent months the couple resided at the Ballard Creek Community in Huxley, Iowa.
Norman requested that his body be donated to the University of Iowa Medical School. A visitation will be 4:00 ? 6:00 pm Friday February 1, at Salem United Church of Christ. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Sat. February 2 at the Church. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Salem United Church of Christ, Alleman, Iowa or to the Ballard Creek Community in Huxley, Iowa.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family with arrangements.
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