Norma J. Bitz, 81, Bismarck, died May 3, 2016.
Norma Jean Bitz was born July 29, 1934, at Mankato, MN., to George and Hazel (Korolsky) Udelhofen. She was raised and educated at Balfour, ND. On November 4, 1959, Norma married Leo Bitz, in Harvey, ND. They owned and operated the New Frontier Club in Denhoff, ND, from 1973 -1988. In 1988, they moved to Bismarck. Leo died in May of 1993, near Briene, ND. Norma went to work as a Certified Nurses Assistant at St. Vincent Care Center until 1996, then she became employed at the Terrace. In 1999, she returned to work at St. Vincent Care Center. After retiring from St. Vincent Care Center she got bored and then began her job with Touch Mark Care Center, she worked there until she turned 80 years old.
Norma’s passion in life was fishing. She would go fishing all day, if she only caught one fish it was okay with her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her teasing personality. Norma loved being with people. Her life clearly reflects that. Family was always very important to her. Every holiday was always spent with family, with lots of food and fellowship. Christmas and birthdays were her favorite, she loved opening gifts and watching others open gifts.
Norma was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many great friends. She is survived by her son, Delvin Bitz of Wyoming; her three daughters and one son-in-law, Deb Bitz, Bismarck, ND, Donna Fowler, Asheville NC, Denise(Clark) Brown, Baldwin, ND; her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; two sisters, Margaret Swan and baby Jeanette Udelhofen; two brothers, Virgil Udelhofen and baby brother Robert Udelhofen; and one grandson, Delvin (Junior) Bitz.
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Norma Jean Bitz was born July 29, 1934, at Mankato, MN., to George and Hazel (Korolsky) Udelhofen. She was raised and educated at Balfour, ND. On November 4, 1959, Norma married Leo Bitz, in Harvey, ND. They owned and operated the New Frontier Club in Denhoff, ND, from 1973 -1988. In 1988, they moved to Bismarck. Leo died in May of 1993, near Briene, ND. Norma went to work as a Certified Nurses Assistant at St. Vincent Care Center until 1996, then she became employed at the Terrace. In 1999, she returned to work at St. Vincent Care Center. After retiring from St. Vincent Care Center she got bored and then began her job with Touch Mark Care Center, she worked there until she turned 80 years old.
Norma’s passion in life was fishing. She would go fishing all day, if she only caught one fish it was okay with her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her teasing personality. Norma loved being with people. Her life clearly reflects that. Family was always very important to her. Every holiday was always spent with family, with lots of food and fellowship. Christmas and birthdays were her favorite, she loved opening gifts and watching others open gifts.
Norma was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many great friends. She is survived by her son, Delvin Bitz of Wyoming; her three daughters and one son-in-law, Deb Bitz, Bismarck, ND, Donna Fowler, Asheville NC, Denise(Clark) Brown, Baldwin, ND; her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; two sisters, Margaret Swan and baby Jeanette Udelhofen; two brothers, Virgil Udelhofen and baby brother Robert Udelhofen; and one grandson, Delvin (Junior) Bitz.
Eastgate Funeral Home
Norma J. Bitz, 81, Bismarck, died May 3, 2016.
Norma Jean Bitz was born July 29, 1934, at Mankato, MN., to George and Hazel (Korolsky) Udelhofen. She was raised and educated at Balfour, ND. On November 4, 1959, Norma married Leo Bitz, in Harvey, ND. They owned and operated the New Frontier Club in Denhoff, ND, from 1973 -1988. In 1988, they moved to Bismarck. Leo died in May of 1993, near Briene, ND. Norma went to work as a Certified Nurses Assistant at St. Vincent Care Center until 1996, then she became employed at the Terrace. In 1999, she returned to work at St. Vincent Care Center. After retiring from St. Vincent Care Center she got bored and then began her job with Touch Mark Care Center, she worked there until she turned 80 years old.
Norma’s passion in life was fishing. She would go fishing all day, if she only caught one fish it was okay with her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her teasing personality. Norma loved being with people. Her life clearly reflects that. Family was always very important to her. Every holiday was always spent with family, with lots of food and fellowship. Christmas and birthdays were her favorite, she loved opening gifts and watching others open gifts.
Norma was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many great friends. She is survived by her son, Delvin Bitz of Wyoming; her three daughters and one son-in-law, Deb Bitz, Bismarck, ND, Donna Fowler, Asheville NC, Denise(Clark) Brown, Baldwin, ND; her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; two sisters, Margaret Swan and baby Jeanette Udelhofen; two brothers, Virgil Udelhofen and baby brother Robert Udelhofen; and one grandson, Delvin (Junior) Bitz.
Eastgate Funeral Home
Norma Jean Bitz was born July 29, 1934, at Mankato, MN., to George and Hazel (Korolsky) Udelhofen. She was raised and educated at Balfour, ND. On November 4, 1959, Norma married Leo Bitz, in Harvey, ND. They owned and operated the New Frontier Club in Denhoff, ND, from 1973 -1988. In 1988, they moved to Bismarck. Leo died in May of 1993, near Briene, ND. Norma went to work as a Certified Nurses Assistant at St. Vincent Care Center until 1996, then she became employed at the Terrace. In 1999, she returned to work at St. Vincent Care Center. After retiring from St. Vincent Care Center she got bored and then began her job with Touch Mark Care Center, she worked there until she turned 80 years old.
Norma’s passion in life was fishing. She would go fishing all day, if she only caught one fish it was okay with her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her teasing personality. Norma loved being with people. Her life clearly reflects that. Family was always very important to her. Every holiday was always spent with family, with lots of food and fellowship. Christmas and birthdays were her favorite, she loved opening gifts and watching others open gifts.
Norma was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many great friends. She is survived by her son, Delvin Bitz of Wyoming; her three daughters and one son-in-law, Deb Bitz, Bismarck, ND, Donna Fowler, Asheville NC, Denise(Clark) Brown, Baldwin, ND; her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; two sisters, Margaret Swan and baby Jeanette Udelhofen; two brothers, Virgil Udelhofen and baby brother Robert Udelhofen; and one grandson, Delvin (Junior) Bitz.
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