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NORMA DIVALL Obituary
March 14th , 2026. Lea was with family listening to her favorite types of music played by
her nieces and nephews.
Lea was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Hans and Selma Robertson on November 10th ,
1919. She attended High School in Elkorn, WI and graduated in 1937. Lea continued
her education at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where she earned an
associate's degree. After college, Lea taught first through eighth grade for three years at
Adam's School where she was a favorite teacher and received letters of recognition
from students and parents. Lea then transitioned to being a Lab/Office Manager at
Stauffer Chemical where she had a long and successful career from 1952 through
1983.
Lea is survived by her step-daughter Ellen DiVall and her nieces and nephews; Nephew
Michael Robertson (Connie), Nephew Craig Robertson (Patti, children Michael and
Melissa), Niece Deborah Robertson-Dougherty (Frank), Niece Kay Kirklkand (daughter
Tracy), Niece Linda Johnson (Kenneth), Niece Bonnie Bittle (Michael, son Peter), Niece
Candy Moley (Anthony, children Stacey and Dustin).
Lea is preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) DiVall whom she was married for
45 years and passed away on August 23 rd , 2023. Lea's first husband Douglas O'Connell
passed away in 1978. Lea's family which also preceded her in death include her
parents, Hans and Selma Robertson, Brother Wigo Robertson (Thelma), Brother Hugo
Robertson (Lucille), Brother Peter Robertson (Betty), Sister Adelia Robertson, Sister
Alice Utter (Horace), Sister Thelma Seles (Louis), Sister Laverne Jankoski (Edward),
Niece Teddy Robertson, and Nephew Neal Robertson (Diane).
Lea and Jim were both members of Christ Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Lea was an
avid golfer and was golfing into her 90s! Lea also loved music and animals. She was
happiest surrounded by her family and dogs all enjoying music together.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of your
choice. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to her beloved caregivers, Vanessa
and Maria who both made Lea's last years so enjoyable.
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