Memorial services for Norma Jean (Schmidt) Rawhouser of Crawford, NE will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Crawford with Pastor Marsha Stauss officiating.
The services will be followed by a luncheon gathering at the Eagles Club.
A memorial has been established for the Ponderosa Villa. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Norma passed away on June 21, 2016 in Chadron, NE. She was born on March 11, 1929, to William and Bonnie (Francis) Schmidt in Crawford, NE. The family lived on a farm on the “Table” until Norma was nine. In 1939, the family moved to the town of Crawford. She graduated from Crawford High in 1946, and attended Chadron State College for two years. In 1948, she married Charles William Rawhouser, and two sons were born to this union, Mack and William (Billy). Norma loved bowling and playing golf and bridge.
She is survived by sons Mack and wife Ruth of Big Piney, WY, and Billy of Crawford, NE; grandchildren Charlie and wife Mindi Rawhouser of Rock Springs WY, Katy Rawhouser of Lincoln NE, and Tony Rawhouser of Enid, OK; great-grandchildren Madison, Kinsley, Brayden, and Patrick; nieces Nancy Fegan and Linda Macky; and nephew David Hedberg.
Norma was preceded in death by husband Charles William Rawhouser, parents William and Bonnie Schmidt, brother Sam Schmidt, and sisters Betty Edwards and Gretchen Hedberg.
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Norma Jean (Schmidt) Rawhouser.
