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Norma Jean Grummer Kirsch was born on
July 23, 1932, to Norman and Adelia (Bohlman) Grummer in Okarche and
passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. She was 92.
Norma Jean was baptized, confirmed and
married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche. She attended St.
John’s Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Okarche
High School in 1950.
Though she aspired to become a
beautician, Norma Jean decided to work for her father in his business
following his heart attack.
In 1949, she met Donald Kirsch and they
married on June 7, 1952. The couple shared 55 years of marriage until
Donald’s passing in 2007.
After his discharge from the Air Force,
they moved to the family farm northwest of Kingfisher, where she resided
for 57 1/2 years.
Norma Jean and Donald were blessed with
three children: Dennis and Janet Kirsch of Guthrie, Deneen and Randy
Hendricks of Del City and Diane and Larry Ball of Edmond.
They were further blessed with eight
grandchildren: Adam Kirsch of Lake Jackson, Texas; Kristin Jones and
husband Alan of Wanette; Gretchen Book and husband Aaron of Edmond;
Sarah Gambrell of Edmond; Addison Ball of Oklahoma City; Hayden Ball and
wife Kasey of Oklahoma City; and Hallie Robertson and husband Nate of
Oklahoma City.
Her four great-grandchildren, Brianna
Bettis, Devon and Ethan Jones of Wanette and Chase Crofford of Edmond,
brought immense joy to her life along with her two great- great-
grandchildren Amelia and Fisher Phipps of Wanette.
She was eagerly awaiting the arrival of
her fifth great-grandchild, Colette Jean Robertson, in early November.
Norma Jean was one of seven siblings and
is survived by her brother Rev. Dr. Roger Grummer and his wife Betty,
brother-in-law Charlie Torbeck and sisterin- law Brenda Grummer.
She was preceded in death by her
siblings Donald Grummer and his wife Dorothy, Dorothy Stewart and her
husband Bill, Duane Grummer and his wife Dena, Marilyn Torbeck and
Kenneth Grummer.
A longtime member of the Federated
Church in Kingfisher, Norma Jean sang in the choir, taught Sunday School
and was active in the Women’s Circle of Faith.
She also enjoyed participating in
several bridge clubs and was a member of the Willing Workers Community
Club.
The Kirsch home became affectionately
known as the “Kirsch Bed and Breakfast,” welcoming friends and family
from all over the country. Norma Jean loved to entertain, cook, arrange
flowers, craft and play cards and she decorated her home for every
holiday with care.
Norma Jean and Donald were avid
travelers, visiting every state in the U.S. and exploring 53 countries.
Along the way, they made lasting friendships that spanned more than 50
years.
Faith, family and joy were at the center
of Norma Jean’s life.
After Donald’s passing in 2007, she
relocated to Edmond on Oct. 24, 2009, to be closer to her family. She
embraced the move, making new friends while maintaining cherished
connections with old ones.
In Edmond, she attended First Christian
Church, where she found community in the Lunch Bunch, Sunday School,
Circle Meetings and weekly dinners with friends.
In 2018, Norma Jean moved to the Veraden
Assisted Living where she had a lovely three-room apartment and many new
friends.
Norma Jean’s positive spirit, love of
life and deep faith touched everyone she knew. Her bright smile,
laughter and unwavering optimism will be deeply missed by her family,
friends and all who knew her.
“The only thing I really want told about
me is that my love for Jesus and my faith is what has gotten me through
my life and has given me so much joy and peace. I have so much love in
my heart for my dear family and all their love in return has been
overwhelming. Thanks be to God and my dear husband and family and
friends for giving me such a great life.” - Norma Jean Kirsch A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at First Christian
Church, Edmond.
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