Norman Schmetzer
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Condolence From: Lou and Jenifer Conkling
Condolence: I have fond memories of the old Redle family get-togethers, even though I was very young. Boy, that has been a long time ago. Mom always spoke so fondly of her cousins.

Our prayers are with you.
Monday July 09, 2012
Condolence From: Matk Ellert
Condolence: Mary and Family,

They say a man is known by his family and friends, and remembered for his accomplishments. I say Norman shall be remembered for his chair. Not a desk chair, not not a rocking chair, and surely not a throne. No. An easy chair. And from this easy chair came his warm gentle smile, a beacon to a safe harbor from the rush of our temporal lives. So much water under my stern, thie light still off my bow.

I shall always remember him for his easy chair. For this should be our understanding of life. After days, months and years of standing tall, of answering the sirens call, know well that to rest and enjoy family and friends is the real measure of a life well lived. I shall try to live by this creed, to sail close to his wind, and honor a life well lived.

Not a throne from which the world is changed or history written; just an easy chair large enough for all the world's cares.

While his chair may appear vacant, behold a spirit that gives us safe harbor in the breakwater shaped from the arms of his easy chair.

For now Norman, my uncle, you are our armchair navigator. Imagine the places we shall go, the people we shall become. Help up experience and appreciate that which.comes. Guide us in our travels and brIng us home to the omfort of your easy chair.

Rest easy Norman, my uncle. Rest eternal in the easy chair of angels. We shall sail to the horizon and meet again your smile.

With love,
Mark
Sunday July 08, 2012
Condolence From: Dianna (Hubbard) Yates
Condolence: Mary, Jean, Paul and Barbara,
So many found memories of growing up together on Arlone Ct. Your dad was a big part of all of our lives.
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sunday July 08, 2012
Condolence From: Debbie Campbell
Condolence: Jean,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sunday July 08, 2012
Condolence From: Leonard and Pat Cox
Condolence: Mary;

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Saturday July 07, 2012
Condolence From: Sally Ann, Kent, Will and Austin Ellert
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Saturday July 07, 2012
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Condolence: Know that Uncle Norman is in good hands up in heaven partying with Dad. We will always remember him as a devoted husband, loving father and fun uncle. Although our visits were few and far between, we felt the bond of family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. With heavy hearts, Johnny, Sue, John, Will and Grant
Saturday July 07, 2012
Condolence From: Sally Ann and Kent Ellert, Will and Austin.
Condolence: Dear Aunt Mary,
We are so very sorry. No words can possibly express how much you'll miss Uncle Norman's laugh and smile and daily presence. I KNOW that YOU KNOW you will see him again soon, but for the moment, the vapor that is this life will seem like an eternity.This is the paradox of profound grief mixed with unspeakable joy. Possibly, this is a mere hint of what the Apostle means when he reminds the church with a gentle caution, “to not grieve as do the rest who have no hope” (1 Thess 4:13). HOPE from the very One who gave His life, so that we might live eternally with Him. My heart aches for you... and we send our love and prayers!
Saturday July 07, 2012
Condolence From: Chaplain Rita
Condolence: Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.
Saturday July 07, 2012
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Condolence: Dear Mary and Family,
Karen, Richard, Suzanne and Johnny, Mark and Carolyn all send their deepest sympathy along with me. We are thinking of you and know Norman is at everlasting peace. He will always be remembered in our memories and prayers.
Marian
Saturday July 07, 2012

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