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Norma Strand Obituary
November 25, 1929 - August 24, 2025
Norma Jean (Archer) Strand, age 95, of Rice Lake, WI, passed away of natural causes on August 24, 2025 in St. Paul, MN.
Born November 25, 1929, in Hope, Arkansas, to Clemmie (Robertson) Archer and E.L. (Earl Lee) Archer, Sr.
Norma graduated as salutatorian of her high school class and earned a music scholarship to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She spent her career as a dedicated elementary school teacher in suburban Chicago. For many years after retirement, she resided in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and more recently in St. Paul, Minnesota to be near her family. Always curious, Norma thoroughly enjoyed reading a good mystery novel, rooting for her beloved Wildcats football team, canning her delicious strawberry jam, working in her garden, and caring for the many species of birds that visited her yard. She was also a history lover and avid traveler who had the opportunity to visit many wonderful places of historic interest in her later years.
A devoted wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Dean Curtis Strand; her parents; her brother, E.L. "Blue" Archer, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Sharon Easton Strand. She is survived by her children, Michael D. (Lindsay), Jeffrey C., Gale F., and David A. Strand, along with 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Norma was a very grateful 31-year breast cancer survivor, but she also knew that there is much more work to be done toward a cure. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in her name may be sent to the American Cancer Society at:
https://www.cancer.org/donate/memorial-giving.html
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Memories and Condolences
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Craig Strand
September 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Anything I can do please let me know.
Craig
Gene Mireau
September 2, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Jean passing. I have many great memories of your mom. She was a very sweet lady. I remember getting to go to Chicago with you all back in the early 70´s. Mike you brought me back up to Rice Lake so you could see your Grandma Strand. It was a memory I will never forget. R.I.P. Jean!
Barb and Bob Springer
September 2, 2025
To Mike and family,
How did we get to keep our lovely moms into their 90s? We were lucky! Our condolences, Barb and Bob Springer
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