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- Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI) - March 3, 2001 Deceased Name: Simonar, Norbert J. Norbert J. Simonar, 74, Green Bay, died peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born May 17, 1926 in Luxemburg, Wis., the son of the late John and Irene (Martin) Simonar. He served in the U.S. Navy for seven years, four of which were active duty during World War II. Norbert was stationed on the U.S.S. Dorchester as chief engineer. He married Nancy Romer in 1950. Norbert married Lois Bossell in 1968, and she died in 1994. He married Rosalyn Eleanor Cisler, June 4, 1998 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Norbert owned and operated Simonar's Midway Service for 35 years, retiring ten years ago. He w as a member of Resurrection Catholic Church, American Legion Post #262, Moose Lodge #801, VFW Post #2113, was an avid fisherman of Lake Michigan, a nd he enjoyed bowling, going to Oneida Bingo and Casino with his wife, and making maple syrup with his brothers. Norbert also had a summer ho me in Florida where he vacationed to the last 12 years during the winters.
Survivors include his loving wife, Rosalyn a daughter, Sandra and Tom Maley of New Franken a son, William and Mary Simonar of Denmark two grandchildren four great-grandchildren three brothers, Gerald and Carol Simonar, Richard and Judy Simonar, and LeRoy and Pat Simonar, all of Luxemburg 39 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Norbert was preceded in death by his parents his second wife, Lois an infa nt son and his two Scottish Terriers, Robbie and Mac.
Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 4, 20 01 at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., DePere. On Sunday there wi ll be an American Legion service at 6:30 p.m., and a Parish Prayer service at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a. m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial wi ll be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2001 at Resurrection Catholic Church, with Fr. Paul Demuth officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Luxemburg at 2 p.m. on Monday.
A special thank you to Dr. Bayer at St. Vincent Hospital, along with the ninth floor nursing staff for their kindness and compassion, especially Holly and Audrey. Memorials may be directed to Sinsinawa Dominican's. A memorial fund has been established in Norbert's name.
Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI) Date: March 3, 2001 Page: B4 Record Number: grb2001030512182387 Copyright (c) Green Bay Press-Gazette. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of Gannett Co., Inc. by NewsBank, Inc.
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