Norman Goerge

Norman John Goerge age 93, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30 P.M.

Norman was born in St. Johns, MI on January 11, 1925, the son of Edward and Rose (Simon) Goerge.  Norman attended Sage Country School and Most Holy Trinity Catholic School.  Norman married Barbara Ogg on April 8, 1980.

Besides working for different manufacturing companies, Norman retired as head of maintenance at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns.  Sunday mornings he loved visiting with his brother Alvin.  He enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida where he made many friends during his winter stays.  His faith was a very important part of his life and he was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  For many years Norman was an avid Tigers fan. He was a lifetime resident of Fowler.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Goerge of Fowler, MI; 5 daughters: Marlene Sawdy of Grand Ledge, MI; Diane and Mike Koenigsknecht of Fowler, MI; Nancy and Dan Stoltz of The Woodlands, TX; Sharon Bressette and Fred Bednarski of Austin, TX; Jane Goerge of Saline, MI; step daughter Debbie and Pat McKenna of Haslett, MI; step daughter Diane Butkus of Wyoming, MI; step son Kevin Ogg of Wyoming, MI; step daughter Carol Ann Harger of Greenville, MI; 6 grandchildren: Jason and Kelsi Sawdy, Michelle Sawdy-Rittenberg, Dan and Jenna Sawdy, Ryan and Lisa Koenigsknecht, Derek and Tricia Koenigsknecht, and Garrett Bressette; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Joyce Goerge of Fowler, MI and many step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Norman was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin Goerge, and grandson R. Justin Allemier.

Memorials may be made to Sparrow Hospice or Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.