Norbert A. Gray's Obituary
Norbert A. Gray, age 86 of West Bend formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Ivy Manor Assisted Living. Norb was born on October 27, 1936 in Michigan a son of the late Edward H. and Bertha A. (Van Dervan) Gray. Norb married the former Lois A. Pickart in Oshkosh on June 30, 1978. Lois preceded him in death on May 18, 2010. He had worked for and retired from Mercury Marine. Norbert proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp. and was a member of the American Legion Post 20, the US Marine Corp League Winnebago Detachment 357, and was also a member of the United Veterans Honor Guard until his health prevented him from participating. Norb was a part of an Old Glory Honor Flight. He greatly enjoyed traveling all over the country and world, was a avid golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing, card playing. Norb most importantly enjoyed time spent with his family and many dear friends.
He is survived by and his memory will be cherished by a son, Nathan D. Gray of Milwaukee; a daughter, Jennifer (Paul) Schroeder of West Bend; a step-daughter, Michelle (Marc) Rogers of Oshkosh; a sister, Karen (Ron) Demers of Michigan; three grandchildren, Jessica (Jake) Lawrence, Nicholas (Emily) Schroeder and Randy (Ashley) Werdin; great-grandchildren, Jade Lawrence and Freya Werdin. He is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois; two sons, David and Gregory; brothers, Gerald E., Harvey C. and Robert; a sister, Janice Molter; and a special friend Elaine Schroeder.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Drive in Oshkosh. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 am until the time of service. Full military honors will be accorded by the United Veterans Honor Guard immediately following the service. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mt. Calvary. The family would like extend a special thank you to Ivy Manor Assisted Living and Preceptor Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Norb and his family.
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