Michael Lee Norder

Michael Lee Norder obituary, Watseka, IL

Michael Lee Norder

Michael Norder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knapp Funeral Home - Watseka on Apr. 1, 2025.
Michael Lee Norder, 75, of Crescent City passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. He was born on October 30, 1949 in Watseka, the son of LeRoy and Alice (Bohlmann) Norder and they preceded him in passing.
Surviving are two brothers, Steven (Phyllis) Norder of Plainfield and Rodney (Barbara) Norder of Cape Girardeau, MO; one sister, Judy (Robert) Yergler of Crescent City; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Crescent City and worked at Casey's there for many years. Michael was an avid sports fan, loved playing euchre, and enjoyed watching old tv shows.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Crescent City. Rev. Joel Brown will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at church on Saturday, from 10:00-11:00 am.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or Prairieview Lutheran Home.
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