Norma Eleanor Eytzen, age 84, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin following a stroke.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Assemblies of God Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Pastor Todd Leininger will officiate. There will be visitation on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday, December 14th, one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15th at Spencer Lake Memorial Park, Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Norma was born April 20, 1923 in Manganese, Minnesota to Harry and Esther (Gilbert) Hagberg. She earned a business certificate and later graduated from a North Central Bible Institute with a three year diploma in 1948. She married Andrew Eytzen on October 23, 1948 in Crosby, Minnesota. She was a credentialed minister of the Assemblies of God.
She served with her husband in 8 churches throughout Wisconsin (Kaukauna, Glidden, Ripon, Waupaca, Racine, Rice Lake, Madison, and Rio). They retired to Adams, Wisconsin where they served on staff at the Assembly of God for the past 10 years.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; infant children: Sharon and Mark; and brother-in-law, Clarence Baker.
Survivors:
Husband: Rev. Andrew Eytzen of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Phyllis (Steven) Miles of Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Daughter: Karen (Allen) Will of Vincent, Iowa
Son: Dale (Delight) Eytzen of Koror, Palau
Daughter: Ruth (Vance) Bloom of El Paso, Texas
Sister: Grace Baker of Cedar Park, Texas
Brother: Charles (Joanie) Hagberg of Crosby, Minnesota
14 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
such a great loss of a wonderful lady. Pastor, you and Norma were our family up here and we are very sad but yet happy that she is with our Father,We love you both and grieve with you and your wonderful family. God Bless !
We share in your great loss of such a great lady! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
With Love,
Bob, Valori, Dan and Joe
Brother Eytzen & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Norma is such a special person and we will miss her. She was someone I always look to be like, when I "grew up". Cliff & I will always remember the times we spent with you both. God comfort you al
Pastor Eytzen…so sorry to hear of losing your precious wife. We both love you so and Norma so much. I know that her crown is a beautiful one! We have been so blessed to serve with you in ministry and learned so much from the both of you. Pastor Eytzen
I will miss Norma very much especially coming to visit you both and hearing the stories. I loved her very much, like a mom. I am truly sorry for your loss, but we will once again be together in Glory and hear even more stories.