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Strehlow, Norman

Norman H. Strehlow, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

He was born on May 23, 1945, the son of the late Harold and Augusta (Manske) Strehlow. He worked on the family farm in rural Poy Sippi and drove milk truck while attending Wild Rose High School. On September 25, 1965, Norm married Janet Bowen in Auroraville. He lived on a chicken farm in Shiocton for several years. In 1975 he moved to Minnesota and did farm drainage and drove truck. He returned to Poy Sippi in 1990 and continued as a truck driver for several companies. Norm was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Poy Sippi where he served on several committees throughout his life, he was a hard working man who never seemed to slow down; improving or fixing something, doing yard work or just being busy. He never hesitated to help out a neighbor, friend or family member.

Norm is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet; two sons, Dennis (Ayako), Pine River and Don (Brenda), Weyauwega; a daughter, Dani ((Dwight) Hoy, Waseca, MN; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; six sisters: Betty Pollex, Oshkosh; Beverly (David) Yonke, Waupaca; May (Roger) Borchert, Aitkin, MN; Gloria Rieckmann, Appleton; Nora Krueger, Pine River and Marcy (John) Butt, Mesa, AZ; a brother, Jerry (Sue), Poy Sippi; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Norm was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, and two brothers-in-law.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, W2314 Prospect St., Poy Sippi. Pastor Rick Engen will officiate. Burial will be in Brushville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. The Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont is assisting the family with arrangements.

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