Norman D. Kittel
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Norman D. Kittel, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Homestead of Eudora assisted living facility in Eudora, Kansas.
Norman was born on May 3, 1933, in Olmitz, Kansas, the son of Henry and Mary (Stegman) Kittel.
Upon graduation from Great Bend, Kansas high school, Norman joined the U.S. Army as part of the 1st Infantry Division, serving his country in Korea and Japan.
After his military service he was employed as a cabinetmaker and later as a custodian at USD 350 in St. John, Kansas, where he lived for most of his life.
Norman is survived by his wife of 65 years, Emelia (Muci) Kittel. They were married in Great Bend, Kansas on March 2, 1956. Other survivors include a son, Rick (Peggy) Kittel of Lawrence, Kansas, and a grandson, James Kittel of Brooklyn, New York, who was Norman’s pride and joy.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters, Lena Wharton, Dolores Schrepel Anton, and Geneva Smith.
In recent years Norman lovingly served as the primary caregiver for Emelia as her health declined. In recognition of his devotion to her, memorial contributions may be made in Norman’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association and be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Peg, Rick, and Jim….you know how I feel. Loving you always, Jane
Val, Rick & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed our visits with Norman over the last several years when we made our trips to Lawrence. He was so knowledgeable of his family history, and we enjoy hearing about it and looking at his pictures. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nelson & Donna Wharton
My thoughts are with you, Rick, Peggy and Jim(my). I love you all. I am so happy to have been going High School in St. John when your parents were both working there. Everyone trusted Norman and always asked for him to fix this or that ( to be sure it was done perfectly) or just to be the one in charge of anything they wanted done the right way. He was trusted.
He made the beautiful wooden clock that hung in our house for years and could fix just about anything. I loved receiving the crafts he and “Mimi” worked on together and even have his initials on some beautiful pins she gave me. Their home was a second home for me. I will always appreciate all they did to brighten my life. They certainly loved you and Peggy…and when Jimmy was born…even the mention of his name brought on the biggest smiles. I am always there in spirit. Love, Valerie
Rochester, NY
So sorry for your loss.