Norman D. Stickler, 87, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care hospital.
Norman was born July 6, 1933 to Charles and Mabel (Berry) Stickler in St. Joseph. He graduated from Benton High School. He was drafted and served in the army during the Korean Occupation. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department for 40 years, 35 years as a professional engineer. He retired in 1994 from his role as District Construction Engineer, District 1.
He married Nola Lee Zapf in Maryville, Missouri on October 14, 1961.
Norman enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented furniture maker and vegetable gardener, and enjoyed feeding the backyard birds. He had an avid interest in his family history and genealogy and will be missed at the annual Stickler Family Reunion.
He was a member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mabel Stickler, and siblings Doris (Jimmy) Garrett, Maurice (Elaine) Stickler, Madge (Jack) Randall, and Glen (Shirley, Helen) Stickler.
Norman is survived by his wife Nola, sons Robert and Daniel and daughter Lisa; grandchildren Cara (John) Bertrand, Mason Stickler, Ellyn (Cole) Helbert, Kirby Stickler, and Marilyn Stickler, 5 great grandchildren, and Blackie the cat.
Visitation is 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 18 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM at our chapel. Interment: Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Missouri-College of Engineering Dean’s scholarship fund; 407 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211
