Norma McKee

Norma M. (Hagemann) McKee died Monday, March 5, 2007 at her rural Culbertson home. She was 73 years old.

Norma was born on February 13, 1934, at Culbertson to William F. and Pauline (Bauer) Hagemann. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1952. She worked for Hinky Dinky and Nebraska Department of Roads during High School and after graduation. She moved to California and was employed by Ryan Aircraft for 35 years.

Norma was united in marriage to John Eugene McKee On September 28, 1958 at San Diego, CA. Together they were owners and operators of the Daniel Boone (distilled spirits) Company, Genie Car Wash, and two card rooms known as Norma’s Card Room and John’s card room. They had season tickets to the San Diego Chargers Football games.

She returned to Culbertson in 2004 to help her mother on the farm. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church while in San Diego and St. John’s in Culbertson. She enjoyed playing pinochle and pitch with friends and family.

Preceding her in death were her father, William Hagemann on February 27, 1988; her husband, John on May 30, 1998; and brother, Robert in May 1, 1969.

Survivors include her mother, Pauline Hagemann of Culbertson; sister, Shirley Sitzman of Liberty, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given in her name.

A funeral service was held Friday, March 9, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Culbertson St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastor Brad Rick officiated the service. Burial was in the Culbertson Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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