Norma Jean Dendinger

Norma Jean Dendinger

COLERIDGE — Norma Jean Dendinger, 92, Coleridge, died peacefully Dec. 6, 2023, at Park View Haven Nursing Home, Coleridge, with her family at her side.

Mass of Christian burial will be Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Coleridge, with Bishop William J. Dendinger, Rev. David Liewer, and Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Coleridge. Visitation will be Dec. 13, at church, from 5-7 p.m., with a Vigil service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue the morning of the funeral, one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Coleridge.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Dendinger, Michael Dendinger, Bethany Barelman, Ben Barelman, Bill Barelman, Stephanie Haschke, T.J. Howell, Rochelle King, Matthew Klein, Luke Klein, Jackson McCullough, Madi McCullough, Reagan McCullough and John Boesen.

Norma Jean was born Sept. 25, 1931, in Hartington to Hugo Francis and Mathilda H. (Sudbeck) Stappert. She grew up in Bow Valley, and attended elementary school there. After graduating from Holy Trinity High School in 1949, Norma worked as a secretary for the Cedar County Court Judge and for Social Services. Norma married John David “Jack” Dendinger Aug. 9, 1955, in Bow Valley. She and Jack raised six children – David, Jolene, Jean, Marilyn, Jacqueline and Patty. Norma helped Jack on the farm feeding cattle and raised a big garden every year. She also did a lot of canning and freezing of her produce. Norma enjoyed baking, sewing and crocheting, and was a regular blood donor. In addition, Norma worked for Park View Haven Nursing Home as a CNA for several years. Most important, Norma will be remembered for nurturing her family and those around her throughout her life.

Norma was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She served on the Parish Council and taught CCD. She volunteered her time sewing baptismal gowns and pressing altar linens for the church. Norma was also a member of Christian Mothers and assisted with Mass at Parkview Haven Nursing Home. In addition, Norma was a member of the Coleridge American Legion Post #114 Auxiliary.

Norma is survived by her six children and spouses, David (Laura) Dendinger, Coleridge; Jolene (Tom) Howell, Lincoln; Jean (Daren) Klein, Omaha; Marilyn McCullough, Stevenson Ranch, Calif.; Jacqueline (Monte) Boesen, Malcolm; and Patty (John) Ryan, Omaha; 14 grandchildren; and sister-in-law Claudette Stappert, Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Mathilda Stappert; husband, Jack, Nov. 9, 2009, at the age of 80; two brothers, James (Theresa) Stappert and Charles Stappert; and a sister, Genevieve (Gilbert) Kathol.