Jerome Obert "Joe" Nordness
July 22, 1927 - March 27, 2019
Obituary
FALL RIVER-Jerome Obert "Joe" Nordness, age 91, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Larson House. He was born on July 22, 1927, in Windsor, Wis., the son of Obert and Ester (Hellingson) Nordness. Joe went to East High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Iris Flick, on Nov. 20, 1948.
Joe worked as a Carpenter for over 30 years in the Madison area and was a life long member of the Oxford VFW Post No. 6003. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, and listening to big band music. Joe also liked to garden and play horseshoes.
He is survived by daughters, Peggy (Emmett) Grady and Sue Nordness; son, Mike Nordness; brothers, Ordell (Inky) Nordness and Russ Nordness; sister, Genny Castagnas; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons, Craig Nordness and David Nordness; sister, Celoris Hinz; three brothers, Eugene Nordness, Gerald Nordness and LaVern Nordness; and very special friends, Faye Newbury and Marcella McMillen.
A Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr, Madison, at 12 noon on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Oxford VFW Post No. 6003.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Apr 6, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Apr 6, 2019 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Joni (Cady) Hendrickson
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Joe was always ready with his quick dry humor! He was a very kind man. I will always remember his reaction to watching us “Butt Bowling” on Steph & Craig’s deck! He shook his head a lot at the “Cady” antics! RIP Joe ❤️
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Tina Benzine
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I got to take care of him at the Larson House. He was always so kind and sweet, Always said I Love U to me. He will sure be missed.
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Christy Wade
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We had so much fun with Mom and Joe! He was proud to be a "Norski" and loved to tell jokes. Such a big heart. One of his favorites was.... Three women are sitting on a bench eating an ice cream cone. One is licking it, one is biting it and one is sucking on it. Which one is married? ..........................................The one with the wedding ring! Miss ya' Joey! You and mom have one for us!
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Kathy Thompson (Nordness)
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I remember as a little girl going to Uncle Joe and Aunt Iris' farm with my mom and dad - (Russ who is the baby brother). I would play with their dachshund puppies they had. I also remember both Joe and Iris had great senses of humor. And both were strong. Uncle Joe also came and put a new door on our house in Madison - he was a skilled carpenter who always did quality work and wanted things done right. Uncle Joe will be missed. To the family we all send our sympathies from Florida. Dad relayed many stories to me over the last few days. Take care and sending hugs and love.
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Cheryl Stanek
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Joe and Iris were so gracious and welcoming when we went to
their farm in Cambridge. We were lucky to know them and
have them in our extended family. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the family.🙏
Dennis and Cheryl Stanek
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Ron Prochnow
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Mike, Sue and the rest of the family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe and Craig (saw his obit in the Cambridge News). I didn't know Craig but do remember seeing and talking with Joe at the good old Rockdale Bar years ago. What a great group would gather there in the late afternoons before heading home for dinner. Joe, Norman and Perry Evenson and Ole Jarlsberg . They would always sit together and share many, many stories. What a great group of guys (and all missed). May the memories you made with them last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Ron and Kay Prochnow