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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2015 12:31 pm


Norman "Norm" Reichert passed into the Lord's hands on January 29 at Schoellkopt Health Center after a brief illness. Norm was born of the late Edward and Sophia (Sodke) Reichert at home on the family homestead in The Town of Wheatfield in 1926. Norm was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. He and his wife Betty (Courtier) were married in 1957. They were married for 38 years until Betty's passing in 1995. Norm and Betty enjoyed local travel, sightseeing and camping.

Norman Served in the US Army from 1946 - 1950 winning the Combat Infantry Badge, American Campaign Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. Norm also served in the Army National Guard, Artillery, from 1955-1957.

Following his military service Norm worked at the Herschell Carrousel Factory, drove truck and concrete mixer and was the maintenance

the maintenance superintendent at Niagara County Sewer District 1 from where he retired. Norm enjoyed road rallying and sportscar activities with many car clubs including the Lockport Sportscar Club. Norm was also very active with the Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Association as well as numerous historical societies. Antique tractors, gas engines and farm equipment was a favorite hobby of his. Almost any time you stopped by the farm you could hear an antique hit & miss engine running. Norm was also a member of The American Legion Post 1451.

Norm is survived by his son Wayne, daughter-in-law Nancy (Genet), sister Irene Gresock, grandson Jeffery Flach, grand- daughter Dawn Windnagle and numerous nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Norm was predeceased by his daughter Marley Waterstram.

There will be a service of worship and remembrance for Norman on Sunday February 8 at 12:30 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Niagara County Hospice. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234).

Norman married COURTIER, Betty in 1957. Betty died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GENET, Nancy L. Nancy (daughter of GENET, Charles and DOWSE, Doreen) was born on 22 Apr 1962 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Mar 2021 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WATERSTRAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]