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My prayers are with you, Sandy, and family. I think of all of you often and am saddened by Norbie's death. It has been a long time since I lived in Franklin and have fond memories of all of you.
My deepest sympathy.
Ed Kremer
Posted by: edward kremer - Indio, CA - friend May 06, 2012
My prayers are with you, Sandy, and family. I think of all of you often and am saddened by Norbie's death. It has been a long time since I lived in Franklin and have fond memories of all of you.
My deepest sympathy.
Ed KremerPNEj3
Posted by: edward kremer - Indio, CA - friend May 06, 2012
In reading the obituary this morning on the internet. I was very surprised to read of Norbys death. He was a great person and former customer of mine when I sold him his Kubota tractors. May he rest in peace and be forever remembered. I know I will.
Jim Franke
Posted by: Jim Franke - Ashippun, WI - friend Apr 17, 2012
"Me, me, me, me, me, me, me..." Birthdays wont be the same without him warming us up to sing the Happy Birthday song. He brightened and livened up every room he walke into. We were so blessed to have known him. He will be missed but his spirit will live on in all those he touched. All our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of such great loss. Sincerely, Susan, Dave, Jay and Maria Schwabe
Posted by: Susan, Dave, Jay and Maria Schwabe - Wichita, KS Apr 12, 2012
Dear Sandy, Jeff, Robin, Lisa & Craig,
I love the picture of Norbie that you posted here. It is just as I remember him with that great smile and always some kind of hat.
Sandy & Craig - I'm so sorry we weren't able to see you over the weekend. We did have a wonderful time with the rest of the family, watching slides from when we were younger and remembering all of the great times our families had together.
I hope that
Posted by: Karen Dumont - Milford, OH - Cousin Apr 03, 2012
My deepest sympahies to the Dretzka family. Norbie was truly one of those great guys and will be missed by all that ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Posted by: Bill Beson - Lac du Flambeau, WI - Friend Apr 02, 2012
Norbie,
We will miss your smile and talks we had over the years. Your family and Native heritage traditions were the most important to you and you just loved life.
You were the most passionate person I ever knew. You could alwanys make me smile . You were taken way to soon from us, but God takes the good ones.
Unril we meet again, may you be at peace. We love you and you will truly be missed...
Sandy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you cherish all the great memories, at this difficult time.
Take Care
AICCW
Posted by: Criag and Bev Anderson - Hales Corners, WI - Friend Apr 02, 2012
I will miss Norbie's beautiful smile, his big heart, his love of music, and his passion for family and Chippewa traditions.
Sandy, Jeff, Linda, Robin, Lisa, and Craig, I hope that family ties will become even more important now as you grieve and hold on to each other for love and support. And always remember to keep that family laughter going in memory of Norbie! That laughter is truly a gift that your whole family has.
Praying for you as you mourn Norbie's passing and celebrate his life. May you be wrapped in God's love.
Posted by: Debbi Wyse - Camden, , MI - cousin Apr 02, 2012
Sandy, your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I'm so sorry we missed seeing you, but we so enjoyed talking about our cousin times when we were kids with Jeff and Robin and Lisa. God Bless and I know that Norbie will be greatly missed by you all. Thank the Lord that we will all be reunited with the Lord in the future,
Carla & Ross Mahan
Posted by: Ross & Carla Mahan - Jackson, MI - cousin Apr 01, 2012
I remember meeting Norbie for the first time, It was in the AICCW offices. We sat next to each other and we talked or about an hour. He told me all about his family, his business and asked me a million questions. I was new to Wisconsin and didnt know many folks but after talking to Norb for a while I felt like I belonged at least a little more and had a friend. What I remember was his smile..
Posted by: Gwen Carr - Appleton, WI - friend Apr 01, 2012
Sandy,
I am truly saddened to learn of Norbie's passing. Many years have passed from our school years of which I have many happy memories. He will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten.
Duane
Posted by: Duane Buchholz - Sussex, WI - Friend Apr 01, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Robin and your entire family. We know how close you all are and this is a sad loss but he is in good hands now! You have an angel watching over and quite certain when it is time he will be there to meet each one of you at the gate with a big smile! Thats how we remember Norby....always laughing and smiling.
God Bless
The Reiser Family
Posted by: Reiser Family Apr 01, 2012
Brother Norbie I will miss our times together only shortly because I will see you with GOD in Heaven. rs
Posted by: Ray Stickler - Hartland Wi @ Ocala, FL - brother in-law Apr 01, 2012
Norby you will be missed. You were a great friend to my family and myself. You did leave a great legacy behind and everyone will miss you. Thank you for your kindness.
Posted by: Robert Hanacik - okauchee, WI - friend Mar 30, 2012
Sandy and Family, I can't find words to tell you how I feel and how saddened I am. My heart is full of memories from our high school years and all the fun times we had together living across the street from one another. Years have passed, but you have always been in my thoughts. I only regret so much time passed between us. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Taczala - New Berlin, WI - Friend Mar 30, 2012
You will be miss by many people, your heart was as big as life. Your laugh, your smile. Your loved family, and your culture which was the world to you. I'm proud that I got to know you and was your cousin, Will miss talking to you. Your in the Lord's Hands now peace be with you.
Posted by: Marge Kalfsbeck - Green Bay, WI - cousin Mar 30, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. We enjoyed spending Christmas Eve with Norbie and family and also at other family gatherings. Norbie loved life and family. We will miss him and his smile.
Posted by: Keith & Diane Wein - Wales, WI - daughter-in-law's uncle Mar 30, 2012
Sandy & the entire Dretzka family,
How saddened we are. Talked with other family members of the good times we had when we were children. I am so sorry and our deepest sympathy goes to all of you. You will be missed cuz.
Posted by: Barb Rodaks - Brooks ton, MN - Cousin Mar 30, 2012
Sandy, we cannot tell you just how sorry we were to hear about Norbie. What can we say other than we will always remember the wonderful, fun and memorable times we all had together at Holiday Shores Campground.
I remember the first day we met you and Norbie when we were buying a car and boat from Norbie's sister Robin. Norbie welcomed us onto your deck by your camper, we had some beers and talked and also met up with
Posted by: Mary & Chuck Thompson - Flowery Branch, GA - Friend Mar 29, 2012
