Norma Jean Haake

Norma Jean (Schielke) Haake, daughter of Arnold and Alice (Rut) Schielke, was born on March 28, 1937 in Tobias, Nebraska. She departed this life to join her loving husband in the fields of heaven’s glory on September 12, 2022 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 15 days after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Norma Jean was baptized in the St. Joseph Catholic church in Tobias, Nebraska on April 18, 1937. She was a member of the Catholic church until her marriage, when she became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin, Nebraska. Norma attended school in Western where she graduated in 1955. On June 17, 1955, shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Vernon Earl Haake. To this union, two sons were born, Michael Patrick and Gary Lee. They made their home east of Daykin for 34 years. Her love for the farm started when she was young, helping her dad in the fields while her sister, Shirley, helped her mom in the kitchen. She used what she learned with her dad to help Vern and the boys with their cattle, hog and sheep operation as well as running the combine for many years during harvest. Norma also enjoyed spending time in her garden, tending to her flower beds or talking to her peacock. Even after moving to Daykin in 1992, she made daily trips to the farm to check on the cats, wash a load of laundry or just enjoy a beautiful country afternoon. Norma loved bargain shopping and during the spring and summer months you would often find her with at least one of her grandkids or great grandkids in tow, taking in local garage sales in search of another trinket to add to one of her collections. Norma or “Granny” as she was better known as to her family, had a beautiful soul that was so full of life. She was tough as nails and could out stubborn anyone, in exception to a few of her grandchildren! Her smile lit up a room and she was always the life of the party. Norma loved traveling and even if they just got back from a trip would hint to Vern that it was time for a vacation. They especially enjoyed trips to Branson to visit family and made numerous trips to Johnson Lake and Colorado with Norma’s brother Lavern and wife Shirley. Some of the best times in Granny’s life, however, were times that she got to enjoy watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in their activities. From county fairs to school concerts, church programs and sporting events, Gramps and Granny were front and center ready to cheer them on. Those cherished memories are the stories that her family would share with her when her disease no longer allowed her to remember on her own. Alzheimer’s may have taken her mind, but it never took her heart of gold. Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon; parents; sister and brother-in-law Shirley & Larry Haake; and sister-in-law Betty Schwisow. Those left to cherish her wonderful memories are her sons Mike & Chris Haake of Daykin, Nebraska and Gary & Karen Haake of Oak, Nebraska; grandchildren & great grandchildren Matt (Darcey) Haake and children Matthias, Amos, Hannah, Joanna, Emma & Linus; Aaron (Crystal) Haake and children Kory, Bella, Noah & Rosa; Deb (Matt) Schwisow and children Erika, Kymber & Grady; Heather (Jake) Dunworth and child Braelyn; Derrick (Megan) Haake and children Maddox, Bryant & Harper; Sara Haake and (Aneas) Washington and children Titus & Mikah; Angela (Jon) McNabb and children Colson, Kadin & Kara; brothers Lavern & Shirley Schielke of Lincoln, Nebraska; brothers-in-law Don & Marci Haake of Lincoln, Nebraska and Rick & Kim Schwisow of Pickrell, Nebraska; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Funeral Service for Norma was held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin, Nebraska. Pastor Patti Meyer officiated the Funeral Service. Jerry Brueggemann accompanied the congregation in the singing of “Faith Of Our Fathers,” “Blest Be The Tie That Binds,” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers the Funeral Service included Matthew Haake, Aaron Haake, Derrick Haake, Jake Dunworth, Matt Schwisow, Jon McNabb, and Aneas Washington. Honorary Pallbearers included Deb Schwisow, Sara Haake, Heather Dunworth, and Angela McNabb. A Graveside Service was held in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangments and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the St. John Lutheran Church.

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Norma Jean Haake

March 28, 1937 - September 12, 2022