Norma Jean (Deimund) Koehler

Norma Jean Koehler, age 76 of Millersville passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born December 3, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Leon and Ruth Ates Deimund.  She married Ronald Koehler on February 11, 1966.

Norma attended school in Sedgewickville and Patton.  At the age of 16, she went to work for Florsheim Shoe Company in Jackson and was employed there for 10 years. After her children were all in school, she started a 30-year career at Lee Rowan Company in Jackson, retiring in 2007. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and taking care of her family.

Norma is survived by her husband and best friend of over 55 years, Ronald Koehler of Millersville; two children, Donna (Kevin) Pulliam of Jackson, and Dale Koehler of St. Charles, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Cody, Caleb, and Jacob Koehler, Nickey Powell II, Taylor Powell, Krystal and Hunter Koehler, Jacob Pulliam, Zoie Brophy; ten great grandchildren; three sisters, Laura (Richard) Kaiser, Wanda Furniss, Dorothy (Harrison) Pry; and a brother, Larry Deimund.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Wyatt Koehler; and a sister, Anna Lange.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.  Per Norma’s request, guests are encouraged to dress casually.  Wearing of masks is appreciated.

The funeral is at 12 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating.  Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit mccombsfuneralhome.com, navigate to Norma’s personal obituary page, and click on the tribute wall tab.

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