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NORMAN K. WACKER
Of Ashburn, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his residence. Born in Washington, D.C. on September 27, 1929, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Marguerite A. Wacker.A native Washingtonian, Mr. Wacker grew up in Georgetown where he played football, basketball, and baseball for Western High School. He was inducted into the Washington D.C. Jocks Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. Wacker served in the United States Coast Guard and was a member of the Ceremonial Honor Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Post military service, he developed his business career as a highly-successful sales professional in the printing industry working for Hennage Printing and later Prince Lithograph in the Washington Metro area. In 1984, he moved to Naples, FL where he owned and operated Naples Graphics & Printing before retiring in 2001.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Noreen Wacker, his daughters Linda Ryan (Pat), Lori Tait (Jim), his sons Ken Wacker (Mary), Bill Wacker (Michele), and David Wacker (Patricia), and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Louise, wife of the late Fred Wacker.The family will receive friends at Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad Street (Rt. 7), from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Interment at Naples Memorial Gardens in Naples, FL.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 209 Gibson Street, NW, Suite 202, Leesburg, VA 20176, www.capitalcaring.org
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Diane & Don Fischer
July 15, 2011
I have very fond memories of Norm when he was at The Strand. Both Norm and Noreen were very generous and kind.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renee Relf
July 14, 2011
Dear Noreen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but we know that Heaven is celebrating having Norm there to sing, and smile...fully restored in all His glory! Our prayers are with you ~ Renee & Scott Relf
Diane & Don Fischer
July 14, 2011
Dave & Patricia
Love,Margie & Cliff Ford
July 13, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Randy Jones
July 13, 2011
David and Patti, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Randy & Derek
July 10, 2011
So sorry to hear abut Norman passing. Can,t believe how time gets away. I have thought about the old gang over the years; remembering all the parties
July 9, 2011
Dear Noreen and family;
We were so sorry to hear about Norman and also that we could not be there for the funeral. We have such wonderful memories of all the years we spent with Norman. You are all in our prayers and we will be in touch when we get back in town. Love MaryJane and Bill
July 7, 2011
Dear Noreen and family, we are thinking of you. Norman and Ed were at Western High School together.
Ed & Roberta Henry
Jeanine Harris
July 6, 2011
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Though I know that I knew Norman as a child my only real memory was when my Mom and I (Gail Harris) came to visit in Naples and were welcomed by such a warm and loving man and his wonderful family. It is often difficult in life for cousins to keep in touch, especially in a family our size, but you are always in my heart. I've grown up on stories of Norman and Fred, such wonderful memories that my Mom has shared with me. At this incredibly difficult time I am sending much love to you all.
Gail Ferrara-Harris
July 6, 2011
Dear Noreen and family.My prayers are with you. I am so saddened by Norman's passing, and I will try and make it to Virginia. May God give you peace and strenght. Love, Gail
July 6, 2011
Dear Lori and family,
We send our deepest sympathy and thoughts during this difficult time. May your cherished memories guide and sustain you in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences,
Tom and Jane
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