Norman H SCHOEN

Birth: Oct. 4, 1931

Danbury

Fairfield County

Connecticut, USADeath: Nov. 26, 2014

Excelsior Springs

Clay County

Missouri, USA

Norman H. Schoen, Sr., also known as "Norks" and "Pop", of Excelsior Springs, Missouri and formerly of Danbury, died peacefully at his home on November 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Norm, the son of Benjamin and Marie Schoen, was born on October 4, 1931. He married Evelyn Cordio on May 10, 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wisconsin during the Korean War.

Norm and Ev had five children. Norm believed in a hard day's work and had a long career in the construction field. He was a generous soul and would lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved the Lord and had a strong faith. Upon retirement, he and Ev moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri where he enjoyed the remaining years of his life.

Norm is survived by his children, Janis and Dennis Watkins of Kearney, MO, Nancy and Charlie Fairchild of New Fairfield, Judy and Walter MacKenzie of Kearney, MO, Allen and Leslie Schoen of Southbury, and Michael Bishop of Brookfield.

He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, his son, Norman H. Schoen, Jr., and his grandson, Matthew MacKenzie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Greg and Leah Watkins, Brian and Sue Watkins, Jeffrey and Lisa Watkins, Charlene and Ray Pun, Nicholas and Nicole Belot, Jessica and Cristiano Costa, Joshua MacKenzie, and Sarah MacKenzie and her Fiancee, Joe Wallis, as well as his great-grandchildren, Isabella, Julian, Alani, Evan and Maya Watkins, Jaelynn and Aubrie Belot and Mark J. D'Arinzo, V.

A celebration of Norm's life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 11:00 am at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury. Interment of cremated remains will immediately follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec.10th between the hours of 10:00-11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Norm's memory can be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 10200 W 75th Street, Suite 100, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 or to Hopeline Pregnancy Resource, 13 Rose Street, Danbury, CT 06810 or to a charity of your choice .

Record added: Dec 04, 2014

Find A Grave Memorial# 139595847

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