Nordheim, Kermit Ordell 1927 - 2024

NORDHEIM, BRUNSVOLD, ERICKSON, DINGER, LARSEN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/18/2024 at 11:05:09

Kermit Nordheim age 97 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church with Rev. Matthew Becker presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church on Thursday.

Kermit Odell Nordheim was born August 24, 1927. The son of Victor and Gyda (Brunsvold) Nordheim.

He was baptized and confirmed at Big Canoe Lutheran Church. He attended a rural school near Satre in Pleasant Township.

Kermit farmed and was employed at Marigold Dairies.

He married Marilyn (Erickson) on September 25, 1953, at Scheie Lutheran Church in Mabel, MN. They have a son Steve Norheim who was born in 1958. Steve and Kermit farmed together all their lives.

His family and friends were very dear to him. Kermit was always happy, concerned for everyone, and loved to talk to anyone, no matter their age or who they were.

He served on Big Canoe Lutheran Church council.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Victor & Gyda Nordheim. Two brothers: Curtis and Gerald Nordheim. One sister: Mildred Dinger, and brother-in-law: Richard Dinger. Niece: Laurel Nordheim, and nephew: Jim Nordheim and wife Julie.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn. Son: Steve Nordheim, Sister-in-law: Eileen Nordheim of Decorah, IA. Nephews: Randy (Patty) Nordheim, Michael Nordheim, John (Sunny Dinger), and niece: Karin Oiseth. Grandchildren: Mitch Nordheim (Brooklyn Larsen), and Garrett Nordheim. Great Grandchild: Elliana.

He will always be deeply missed by his family.

Source: Helms Funeral Home database

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