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Norbert Richard Bottcher

1932 - 2016

Norbert Richard Bottcher obituary, 1932-2016, Glendale, AZ

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Phoenix, Arizona

Norbert Bottcher Obituary

Bottcher, Norbert Richard
Norbert Bottcher was born February 24, 1932 in Laveen, Arizona the youngest of the six children of Adolph and Erna Bottcher. He attended Roosevelt Grammar School and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1949. He briefly attended the University of Arizona before returning to Phoenix to work for his Brother-in-law and to marry his high school sweetheart Carol Gaebler. In 1952 he went to work for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. where he worked for 30 years. Following his retirement he took a one year job with New England Bell and the couple moved to Lowell MA for the year. He returned to Arizona and worked for several years at the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. In their retirement the couple enjoyed traveling and exploring throughout the US and Canada. When their daughter married and moved to England they began to explore Europe also. As Norb's health began to fade they began spending their summers at their place in Overgaard, Arizona. In 2014 the couple moved to the Glencroft Retirement Community. In the early hours of December 28, 2016 he was taken from this world to be with his Lord. He is survived by Carol his wife of almost 66 years, three sons: Ken, Don, David, a daughter Kathy (Barton), 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, A Memorial service will be held on January 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church 56th Ave. & Palmaire, Glendale AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Grace Lutheran Church, Glencroft Fellowship Foundation or Hospice of the Valley.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 8, 2017.

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Susan Junas Searcy

January 9, 2017

Norbert was my godfather. I have many wonderful memories. My heart goes out to all of the family. Heaven has another angel.

January 9, 2017

Carol and family so sorry for your loss and know that others care.
The Smith Family

Pat

January 7, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you gain strength by pouring out your heart to God in prayer.

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