Merle Normand

VISITATION

4-7 p.m., Sunday, January 11 and from 1-2 p.m., Monday, January 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls.

SERVICE

2 p.m., Monday, January 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls.

Merle "Bud" Wilfred Normand was called from this earth by the Lord on January 8, 2015. He began his final journey while at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by the many he leaves behind. He will never be replaced nor forgotten by those he has touched in his young 84 years.

Bud was born July 2, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Felix and Malvina "Tootes" (Clark) Normand. He grew up and lived in Chippewa County the entire time while on this earth.He married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Mary McIlquham on April 30, 1949.

Bud's work was always about helping and serving others so all could enjoy life. Over the years he worked at the County Farm, Clover Dairy, Sally Ann Bakery, Peters Packing, and Cable Television. Bud enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, birds, and he greatly admired the wolf species. He enjoyed being outdoors in the company of family and numerous friends. His road trips to basically anywhere at any time were rarely traveled on the same route, to and from. He always said the road would come out somewhere.

Survivors include; sons Tim (Sharon), Dan (Nancy), Bill (Julie), and daughter Sharon (Elton) Olsen, all of Chippewa County; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers Vern (Alice), John (Claudia), Chuck (Kathy) Normand and sister, Helen (Herr); also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and significant friend Sue Roth.

He was preceded leaving this earth by his wife Phyllis (4/17/2007) and sons Nathan (10/14/2008), and Mark on (6/9/2010), as well as parents and sisters Joyce (Erickson) and Lucille (Woodcock).

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Terri Koca officiating. Interment will be in Copp Cemetery, town of Anson.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday, all at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls.

AFTERSERVICE

A funeral service for Merle "Bud" Normand, was held on Monday, January 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Chippewa Falls. The Rev. Terri Koca officiated and music was provided by Jeannine Adair. During the service, memories were shared by family and friends.

Interment was in Copp Cemetery, town of Anson. Casket bearers were grandsons, Donald McVicar, Matthew Olsen, Ryan, Alex, Cletus and Trevor Normand.