Norman Poppe, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

NormanPoppe

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On August 2, 2011
At Age 111 years
Resident of Northwest of Morse Bluff
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Norman was born November 2, 1953 in Fremont to Leonard and Ardell 'Dahl' Poppe. He was raised in rural Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1971. After high school Norman went to Milford Technical Community College where he received his Associates Degree in Construction Management. After his schooling he worked in Lincoln. Norman married Kay Happel on October 6, 1973, they moved to Scribner and started Poppe Construction Company in 1977.

Norman had been a member of United Lutheran Church in Scribner serving on the church council. He is a honorary member of the Scribner Volunteer Fire Department, member and trustee of the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, President of the Pioneer Lakes Association, member of Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Turkey Federation, and Bow Hunter Association. Norman was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

Survivors:
Wife - Kay of North Bend
Daughters - Kim and husband Zach Thomsen of North Bend
Natilee and husband Brad Plagge of Lincoln
Beverly Poppe of Henderson, NV.
4 grandchildren - Preston and Emma Thomsen
Noah and Stella Plagge
Father - Leonard Poppe of Scribner
Brothers - Ron Poppe of Scribner
Glenn and wife Jan Poppe of Fremont
Gene and wife Nancy Poppe of West Plains, MO.
Russel and wife Anne Poppe of Scribner
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law - Donald and Donna Happel of Hooper.
Brother-in-law - Randy Happel of Des Moines, IA.

Norman was preceded in death by an infant brother Richard and his mother Ardell in 2004.

The funeral will be 10:30am Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The Rev. Neal Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date. Visitation will be in Scribner on Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel.
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel

509 Main St.

Scribner, NE, 68057

Funeral Service

United Presbyterian Church - North Bend, Ne.

Graveside Service

Scribner Cemetery

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Condolences (17)

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Larry Moeller Manhattan, KS August 8, 2011
"Dear Kay and Family, I was more than shocked and stunned to hear of Norman's unexpected death. I remember Norman from District #47 country school where we shared lots of fun with all the Poppe brothers.....recess was always the best part of school. Norman had a big smile, quiet, strong, reliable, loyal....just a great neighbor and schoolmate who continued the good life as husband, father, leader, builder and farmer. Death ends a Life but Not a Relationship, so you and your girls (and family ) can "talk" to Norman forever............heartfelt, Larry Moeller (one of the Moeller brothers)"
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Jeanette Osterloh Cincinnati, OH August 8, 2011
"Kay, I was shocked to hear about Norman's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
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Anne Jung (Zahourek) Napa, CA August 8, 2011
"Kay, so sorry to read about your loss. Such a tragedy. Excellent testimonials that he was a great man and well thought of. I will be thinking of you and your family and remember all of you in my prayers."
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