Norma Nafziger

December 7, 1934 to August 27, 2020

Norma Nafziger – formerly of Brunner, passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Thursday August 27, 2020 at the age of 85. Norma was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church. Before her retirement, Norma worked for many years at Country Meadows Retirement Home, Brunner. She enjoyed crocheting, games, puzzles and watching the Toronto Blue Jay games. Most of all Norma cherished the time spent with her family. Beloved wife of the late Murray Nafziger who predeceased her in 2008. Loving mother of Neil (deceased 2012), Earl (Jan), Bernice (Paul) Albrecht, Paul (Cheryl), Walter (Tracey) and Wanda (Andrew) Ropp. Special grandma of Nicole, Stephanie, Michael (friend Courtney), Mallory (John) and their children Madison, Aliyah and Isaiah; Melissa (Aaron), Michelle (Derek), Jessica (friend Chris), Sarah (friend Seth), Jamie, Ryan, Holly, Darryn, Janelle (Jaylon), Brad (friend Kayla), Alayna, and Ellyce. Dear sister of Laura Nafziger and Vernon (Norma) Brenneman. Sister-in-law of Madeline Kuepfer and Marion Callwood. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ezra E. and Emma (Gerber) Brenneman, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Maynard Nafziger, Maurice and Edna Nafziger, Norman Kuepfer and Nick Callwood. A private family visitation by invitation only will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley on Tuesday September 1, 2020 followed by a family funeral service with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. To view or listen to the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., please visit the funeral web page for Norma at Maple View Mennonite Church. Other Events and click on the View Details and follow the instructions. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Rachel Anderson, Wendy Dunn NP, Jackie Yost CEO and all the staff of Knollcrest Lodge for the exceptional care given to our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 Mennonite Central Committee 203 - 50 Kent Avenue Kitchener, ON N2T 3R1 or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.