Norman Earl Drissell

1928 - 2015

Drissell, Norman Earl Passed away peacefully on Nov. 9th, 2015 at the age of 87 from complications of a stroke. Loving and devoted husband for 64 years to Ruth (Crowe) Drissell; cherished father of David (Teresa) Drissell, Daniel (Debbie) Drissell, Darrell (Kathy) Drissell, Diane (Ken) Knierim, Donald (Tracy) Drissell, and Debbie (Jeff) Powell; dear grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 9. Born in Crystal City, MO, July 17th, 1928, to the late Albert Earl and Katherine (Mueller) Drissell. Brother and brother-in-law to Flora and the late Joseph Hogenmiller. Served his country in World War II in the Army 6th Infantry Division stationed in Korea. Chemistry degree from Central Methodist College and an MBA from Saint Louis University. Forty-year career at Mallinckrodt Chemical Company in St. Louis and subsidiary Forma Scientific in Marietta, Ohio. Involved with groups and numerous activities during his life including The United Methodist Church, NOMADS Missions, Boy Scouts of America, youth sports, and the Innsbrook community. His love of music was evident with participation in bands, community theatre, and church choirs. He and Ruth enjoyed spending time on Captiva Island, Florida as well as traveling the country & world, including RV trips to Canada and Central & South America. He and his hugs will be greatly missed by his family and friends but they take comfort in his strong faith in Christ and life eternal. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at Living Word United Methodist Church in Wildwood on Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 p.m., visitation at 12:30 p.m. and continuing after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Central Methodist University, www.givetocentral.org, NOMADS Mission Volunteers, nomadsumc.org, or Living Word UMC, www.livingwordumc.org