Caledonia Argus

Posted: 9/18/02

Norman Vongroven

Norman Marcellus Vongroven, 75 of rural Spring Grove, died Monday, September 16 at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse after a lengthy illness. He was born November 14, 1926 in Allamakee County IA, to Lars and Laura (Goodno) Vongroven.

He attended rural school in Waterloo Ridge Township, Allamakee County. He entered the US Navy on November 27, 1944 and trained at Great Lakes, at camp Bradford, Norfolk, VA. while in the navy, he attended schools for Amphibian Training, Welding Botas and Mate School. He was a sight trainer and in the Signal Corp., Norman was discharged on July 7, 1946.

On September 14, 1945 he married Julia Marion (Lasseson), at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church.

Norman farmed for years at the Waterloo Ridge Township farm, he retired in 1980. He enjoyed painting, woodworking and trout fishing. He was a lifelong member of Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church, where he was active as a cemetery trustee, a deacon, a parsonage trustee and treasurer; he also served as a trustee for Waterloo Township for many years, he was also member of the Spring Grove American Legion.

Survivors include one son; Gordon (Yvonne) Vongroven of Waukon; two daughters Judy (Jim) Ahles of Postville, IA and Brenda (Wes) Lawson of Waterville, IA; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; three brothers Lester (Alvina) Vongroven of Spring Grove, Garland (Marjorie) Vongroven of Winona and Silas (Beulah) Vongroven of Canton. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lars and Laura his wife Julia, and his brother Dale.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 19 at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church in rural Spring Grove. Pastor Arndt F. Braaten will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Roble Funeral Home in Spring Grove and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

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