Norman J. Kollinger

1932 - 2015

Norman J. Kollinger, 82, of Memphis entered eternal life Monday, June 22, 2015. He was born December 15, 1932 to the late Henry & Clara Kollinger. Norman grew up in Detroit. He attended Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic School. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Norm was a corporal in the Korean War and was stationed in Korea & Guam in an Engineering Battalion. He married Mary Theresa Milkey on August 24, 1957 at Sweetest Heart of Mary Parish, Detroit. She preceded him in death, after 50 years of marriage, on October 9, 2007. His work career started as a glass glazier, owned a Twin Pines Milk route, was a National Life Insurance agent, a farmer, Business Owner (Memphis Elevator) and Registered Nurse. He retired as a registered nurse from Martha T. Berry Extended Care Facility after 22 years of service. Norm was a life time member of Holy Family Parish, the Farm Bureau and American Legion. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 15 years and was a Fourth Degree Knight and past Grand Knight. He loved anything to do with rocks and geology and was a member of the St. Clair County & Macomb County lapidary clubs. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner. Norman is survived by his children, Kathy (Rick) Fisher of Wales and Chris (Donna) Kollinger of Riley; seven grandchildren, Ricky (Melissa) Fisher, Garrett, Lukas, James and Emily Fisher and Amanda (Chuck) Evans and Jessica (Anthony) Giancola and two great grandchildren, Madison and Ryan Evans. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother and wife, Henry (Connie) Kollinger. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Holy Family Parish, Memphis. Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 pm Friday in Kammeraad-Merchant Funeral Home, Memphis with the rosary being recited at 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of mass at church. Memorials may be directed to the family. To send condolences, visit: www.kammeraad-merchant.com