Obituary for Norma Jean Chitwood (Harris)
Norma Jean Chitwood, loving wife and mother, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Norman and Marie (Weichert) Harris.
Norma married John (Jack) Chitwood on June 30, 1951. They were married for 60 years, and they raised six sons.
She studied home economics and math and received her teaching degree from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. During her career, Norma was a school teacher at Slinger, Ozaukee, and West Bend schools. She also worked at Schwai’s catering for many years.
She was an amazing seamstress and loved bird watching, reading, singing, and playing the piano. She was heavily involved in volunteering throughout the community. She had a passion for the Lord and studied the Bible extensively.
Norma was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, and her kind, compassionate spirit. She was a mentor and role model for family and friends, loving everyone unconditionally.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband John, Mother and Father, a son, James, and grandson, Andrew.
She is survived by her sons Gregory (Judy), Steven, Dan, Gary (Kathy), Robert (Maggie), a sister Marilyn Witte (Curt), 7 grandchildren, Corey, Chad, Lindsay, Jennifer, Ryan, Cassandra, Josh, step-grandson Nick and 15 great-grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
The Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5 from 4:00pm until 5:45pm at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend). A private Memorial Service will be held. The Service will be live-streamed on the Phillip Funeral Home Facebook page at 6PM on Friday, February 5.
Norma married John (Jack) Chitwood on June 30, 1951. They were married for 60 years, and they raised six sons.
She studied home economics and math and received her teaching degree from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. During her career, Norma was a school teacher at Slinger, Ozaukee, and West Bend schools. She also worked at Schwai’s catering for many years.
She was an amazing seamstress and loved bird watching, reading, singing, and playing the piano. She was heavily involved in volunteering throughout the community. She had a passion for the Lord and studied the Bible extensively.
Norma was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, and her kind, compassionate spirit. She was a mentor and role model for family and friends, loving everyone unconditionally.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband John, Mother and Father, a son, James, and grandson, Andrew.
She is survived by her sons Gregory (Judy), Steven, Dan, Gary (Kathy), Robert (Maggie), a sister Marilyn Witte (Curt), 7 grandchildren, Corey, Chad, Lindsay, Jennifer, Ryan, Cassandra, Josh, step-grandson Nick and 15 great-grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
The Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5 from 4:00pm until 5:45pm at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend). A private Memorial Service will be held. The Service will be live-streamed on the Phillip Funeral Home Facebook page at 6PM on Friday, February 5.