Norman R. Schuttler
Schuttler, Norman R.
21 Apr 1934 - 29 Nov 2018
Norman Robert Schuttler sometimes referred to as “Storman Norman”
was preceded in death by his father and mother Louis and Louise
Schuttler and brother Donald Schuttler. He is survived by his sister
Mary Lou, sister-in-law Berniece, nephews Gregory (Robin) and Stephen
Schuttler. Children Robert Fickler, Karen (Alan) Radda, Linda (Randy)
Ingram, Troy (Becca) Klimek. 10 grandchildren: Ashley, Tammy, Alan Jr,
Adam, Megan, Amber, Kevin, Kaitlyn, Landin and Alex and one great-
grandchild, Kaia.
Norman grew up on a farm in Rippey, Iowa. He worked on the farm until he
went into the Army where he served in the Korean War. He received an
Honorable Discharge as a Specialist 3rd class. After his service to his
country, he did odd jobs around Iowa until the time decided to go back
to school. He attended Boone Community College and then The University
of Iowa where he earned his degree in engineering.
How did Norman move from the farm in Iowa to Nebraska? One day Norman
and his brother Donald were bringing cattle to the stockyards and
somehow they got lost (those farm boys). They ended up out in West
Omaha, on “L” Street, near Western Electric. Norman told his brother
“I’m going to come back and get a job there.” That is exactly what he
did. Norman first rented a room at 7785 Maywood Street in Ralston and
then in May 1967 he bought a home in Ralston where he lived for over 50
years. It wasn’t the house however that got his attention but that he
could build a nice BIG garage in the back.
When he first stared at the company it was Western Electric, next it
became AT&T and then another name change to Lucent Technologies under
which he retired. Norman worked his entire career there which was 36
year and 5 months. Most of Norman’s work there was spent as a tool
maker.
When it came to marriage Norman wanted to find just the right person to
marry. This took Norman until he was 72 years old, but he finally found
that person in Carol. They were married on September 27, 2006 at the
Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Norman was a member of the Midwest Car Club, Classic Chevy Club,
American Legion Post # 373 in Ralston and the Future Farmers of America.
He was also a member of Master Mason of the Papillion Lodge #39 for over
60 years.
Norman had a love for all cars or really anything on wheels. He was a
great NASCAR fan and his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt and Dale
Earnhardt Jr. He also loved restoring old cars to their original form.
The first car he restored was 1926 Model T Touring car. He then brought
home a 1971 Chevy Big Block pickup. Carol wanted to know what he was
going to do with such a rusted out old truck. When Norman completed the
restoration, the truck was beautiful. When he would take the truck out
for a drive, people would always comment on it, or on occasion they
would follow him home asking if he wanted to sell it. Next came the 1937
Chevy Coup, which he beautifully restored to original condition. Norman
also loved going to car tours and talking with the other owners about
their cars.
Visitation: 5 - 7 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, at Bethany Funeral Home,
8201 Harrison St., LaVista, NE 68128.
Services: 10 - A.M., Wednesday, December 5, Ralston United Church of
Christ, 7638 Maywood St., Ralston, NE 68127
Interment: Grand Junction Cemetery, 230th St. And Ave. T, Grand
Junction, IA 50107.
Norman was a toolmaker at the plant. He retired, 3 Mar 1997, with
over 36 years of service.
Bethany Funeral Home
8201 Harrison Street
LaVista, NE 68128
402-593-6100
www.bethanyfuneralhome.com
