Norbert Xavier Struemph
April 28, 1922 ~ November 3, 2017
Norbert Xavier Struemph, 95, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Oak Tree Villas.
He was born April 28, 1922, in Vienna, the son of the late George and Lizetta (Falter) Struemph.
He was a 1941 graduate of Vienna High School.
Norbert served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Narwhal-SS167 in the Pacific Theater.
He was united in marriage on November 25, 1942, in Wellston, Missouri to Phyllis Marilyn Fites, who resides at the home. They were soon to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.
Norbert began his career as a dairy farmer but in later years he worked as a carpenter and contractor. In addition, he worked for the Jefferson City Park and Recreation Department.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion, Post #5; and the Submarine Veterans Association.
He loved to fish, garden, and hunt. He especially enjoyed peeling potatoes for the St. Martins Catholic Church summer picnics.
Other survivors include, four sons, Norbert Paul (Virginia Vinia) Struemph, Jefferson City; William Bill (Debbie) Struemph, Bloomington, Ind; Harold Struemph, Jefferson City; George Mike (Jill) Struemph, Jefferson City; three daughters, Kathy (Charles) Eager, Blackburn; Patricia (Wayne) Andrews, Jefferson City; Mary Francis (Larry) Roberts, Jefferson City; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Loretta A. Corey, Littleton, N. H.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dean Michael Struemph and a granddaughter, Melinda Sue Struemph; brothers, Adolph H. Struemph, Clement W. Struemph, William F. Struemph, Henry B. Struemph, John W. Struemph, Edward J. Struemph; sisters, Margaret L. Woodward, Frances Rosengren, Odelia A. Hevessy, Clara Buschmann.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Monday, November 6, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Louis M. Nelen officiating.
Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic Church, 7148 St. Martins Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I have many fond memories of Uncle Norbert, his great laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He could spin a great yarn. He and my dad were very close and Norbert was always there for him. I’ll miss him.
Farewell, Uncle Norbert. I’ll miss your funny stories about the past.
Harold; Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your father’s passing. May he rest in God’s loving arms forever. America thanks him for his brave service during World War II while serving in the U.S. Navy. May the Good Lord be with his family & many friends as they will think of him often. Semper Fidelis.
I send my love to the entire family and appreciate as well that Uncle Norbert stepped up to the table to defend this country so many decades ago. Anyone who knows of the submariner’s uncertain fate, can attest to their courage. He went on to meet many challenges in life after World War II. He and Aunt Phil had wonderful children who grew up to be strong and resourceful and build loving families. God be with all of them.
I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the short time I got to know your father. He was a great man. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Sorry we could not be there to pay our respect. Kathy, Mary and I will be praying for him and your family. May the good Lord be you in this time of sorry.
Our Deepest condolences. Uncle Norbert was always such a pleasant and happy soul. He will be deeply missed!
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Norb. I met him when he worked for the Parks and Rec Department for Jefferson City. Later, my husband hired him to do carpentry work on an old building. he was a pleasure to have around.