Norma J. Raetz

1931 - 2017

Norma J. Raetz obituary, 1931-2017, Pownal, VT

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Bennington

628 Main Street

Bennington, Vermont

Norma Raetz Obituary

Norma J. Raetz, 85, widow of Otto E. Raetz a resident of Ladd Road, Pownal, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017 following a brief illness.

Born in Bennington on December 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Mabel (Smith) Woodell. Norma received her education in the Bennington Schools.

Norma and Otto were married August 6, 1949 in Bennington. Otto died October 4, 2013.

Survivors include four sons, Edward (Linda) Raetz of Pownal, Joel (Sharon) Raetz of North Bennington, Timothy (Kathy) Raetz of Niantic Connecticut, and Terrance (Tracy) Raetz of Bennington; nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and two great, great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Longtin of Bennington, and Joan Niles of Hoosick Falls, New York and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Norma was predeceased by a sister Lorraine Kelly and a brother John Febily.

Norma was an avid horse woman with her late husband Otto, together they owned and rode their horses on their property for years. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her home and flowers. She was active in town politics for many years as well as being a town Lister.

SERVICES: Memorial services celebrating the life of Norma Raetz will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Saturday September 23, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Burial will take place in the family lot in Park Lot Cemetery.

Should friends desire memorial contributions in Norma's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

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Published by Bennington Banner from Sep. 9 to Sep. 19, 2017.
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I Can"T STOP THINKING OF YOU WE HAD SO FUN TALKING ON THE PHONE AND SEEING YOU BUT YOU AND OTTO ARE IN MY HEART EACH DAY AND NIGHT YOU GUYS ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME EVERYDAY LOVE YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS DIANA

Diana RAETZ

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September 3, 2020

diana raetz

September 27, 2017

diana raetz

September 27, 2017

Ed,Linda and families,
So very saddened to read of your mothers passing .....we have missed seeing her and her smile and wave when we passed the house ..she and your dad will always be remembered for their big smiles and waves and always working out in their yard... hopefully happy memories will overcome your sadness at this time...
sincerely Charlie and Susie targowski

charlie and susie targowski

September 26, 2017

i still rember the memory of her so much and we keep in touch by mail and by phone. i rember last year i came up, i text my cousin eddie and he said you have a surprize in the living room i open her door and she had the warm smile on her face, i will never forget that smile and i saw my dad ashes that i gave to my uncle oto and said dad i made it up her she put his ashes next to him i never for that every time we talk you asked about my mom and my health. i always love you. uncle otto and you are watching over me , love your niece diana

diana raetz

September 26, 2017

diana raetz

September 26, 2017

diana raetz

September 26, 2017

diana raetz

September 25, 2017

diana raetz

September 25, 2017

I knew Norma when she was a lister strong willed but always honest. To the family May the comfort & the peace be with you in this time of need.

Richard Marineau

September 23, 2017

diana raetz

September 23, 2017

Joel,My sincere condolences. Loosing a parent is difficult. You were a good son to her as were all her children were.

You were are are special to me.

Time does lessen the pain, I know that for sure. But we never have a day that we don't have our loved ones in our hearts.

RoseMary Valentine

ROSEMARY valentine

September 22, 2017

May the memories of your mother fill your heart with joy at this sad time. The Redding family sends healing prayers to you and yours.

Sandra Redding

September 22, 2017

Ed and Linda, and family so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Always had a kind word and smile for everyone. May she Rip .... Love and may God help you through this hard time.

Carolyn ( Thibodeau) & Richard Hutchins

September 22, 2017

I will miss you Friend. Betty

September 21, 2017

Terry. My deepest condolences for you and your family. Marybeth

September 19, 2017

I always knew that Norma was on top of what was going on in our town. She held others accountable and paid attention to how the business of the town was being done.

She was a cheerful, caring neighbor and we will miss her. Norma and Otto invited our daughter to learn about caring for horses by working with them and John and Belle. She was a great teacher.

We'll keep her in our hearts, Jeanne, Bruce, Cory Savita

September 16, 2017

So long dear sister. Until we meet again may you rest in peace. Love, Sister Marie.

Marie Longtin

September 15, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 15, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Norma's family. My Mom, Lucy and I worked with Norma at Sprague's in Bennington. She always had a smile for everyone. May your memories of her maintain you through your grief and all of your tomorrows.

June Van Orman King

September 13, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Raetz family,,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time,
Phyllis and Pete Cornell

September 10, 2017

Aunt Norma was so generous with all her time with me growing up. We rode many miles on the horses and I wll always be thankful for those wonderful memories.

Melssa Niles/Ginn

Family

September 10, 2017

i miss my aunt so much my iam crying iam glad last year i saw her iam doing so bad right now. it hurts

diana raetz

September 10, 2017

Amy (Pratt) Hoyt

September 9, 2017

Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Lucille and Russ Launderville
Southport, NC

Lucille and Russ Launderville

September 9, 2017

My deepest condolences Linda and Eddie. Thinking of you, Laura Warro

September 9, 2017

My prayer with the family

Caroline Hall

September 9, 2017

So sorry to read this, she will never be gone, just away. Sandy and Jerry K

September 9, 2017

will miss you deeply aunt norma

diana raetz

September 9, 2017

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