Norman Neil Odden

Norman Neil Odden, 73, of Bay City, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. Norman was born November 23, 1938, in Warrentown, Wisconsin, the son of Alf and Vera (Morrison) Odden. He grew up in the Warrentown and Maiden Rock area. Norm began working at the age of 12 when he began working on a commercial fishing boat on Lake Pepin. He went to school in Maiden Rock until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Plum City High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. On July 2, 1960 Norm was united in marriage to Joan Hofmeister at the Army Chapel in Fort Leonard, Missouri. Norm was employed by Red Wing Shoe for over 37 years. Norm enjoyed hunting, fishing, berry picking, morel mushroom hunting, reading, drives in the country, and most importantly spending time with his family and friends. Norm loved country music as well as music from the fifties and sixties. He was a member of the Bay City American Legion Post 357.

Norm is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joan Odden of Bay City; three daughters, Kathy Jo (Tony) Huppert of Bay City, Gail Gusa of Bay City, Patricia (Brian) Butenschoen of Red Wing; seven grandchildren Brooke, Ashton, Cassandra, Whitney, Ashley, Dalton, and Tayler; two great-grandchildren Shawn and Blaklee; one sister Marie (Richard) Stein of Hastings; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Arnie Odden and B. Dennis Odden.

Funeral will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Eidsvold Lutheran Church, Esdaile, Wisconsin with Reverend Mary Eide officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Spring burial will be at Maiden Rock Cemetery with military honors provided by the Bay City American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com