Norma Maurer

Norma Alice Maurer , 93, went home to the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017. She died peacefully at Tradition of Frederic, her home for the past three years. Norma Alice Carlson was born on December 5, 1923 in Webster, WI., the last child of Axel and Nellie Carlson. While in high school, and as the youngest and last child at home, Norma helped her mother run the family farm when her father became ill from tuberculosis.  Norma graduated from Webster High School. When the opportunity arose, in 1942, Norma headed for “the big city” to work the third shift at Honeywell. Norma loved to tell the story of how she met and married her forever love, Wesley Clyde Maurer. Norma was bowling with her sister Bess at an alley in Minneapolis when Wes, looking sharp in his Marine uniform, caught the attention of this pretty lady.  Norma claimed that she was “a flirt” and “a lousy bowler, but he asked her for a date.”  Wes and Norma would not allow a world war and Wes’ service as a Marine pilot keep them apart. Norma and Wes married on September 25, 1943 and began their life together in San Diego, CA. Norma contributed to the war effort as a welder – she had a steady hand. After World War II, they returned to Minnesota, ultimately making their home in Brooklyn Center. There was a brief interruption for another war when Wes was called up for the Korean War; they were stationed in Hawaii. Norma and Wes devoted themselves to a Christ-centered life in 1949. During more than 71 years of marriage, they shared many milestones, including raising four healthy and noisy boys. Wes taught elementary school for 31 years and upon his retirement in 1980, Norma and Wes moved to Webster. Never idle, they tended a large garden, cross-country skied, and were active members of the Webster First Baptist Church, Awana, and the Gideons. An avid reader, there was always a variety of books at Norma’s chairside. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Axel and Nellie (LaFever) Carlson; sister and brothers; and by her husband, Wes, on June 4, 2015. Surviving are four sons: Gregory, David (Pamela), Steven (Joanne), and Clayton (Joyce); 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the First Baptist Church in Webster. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Gideons International ( www.gideons.org ) or Wood Lake Bible Camp ( www.woodlakebiblecamp.org ). Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com