Norma was born in Ashland, Ohio, daughter of Roldy Keen Wilhelm and Frances Morrow Wilhelm. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1946 and from Bowling Green State University in 1950. She resided in Ashland until 1959, when she relocated to Wooster. She was an elementary teacher for Ashland City School and Wooster City Schools. She retired form Wooster City Schools as a reading teacher. Norma enjoyed serving in numerous clubs and charitable organization including the board of Wayne County Public Library, and Wooster United Methodist Church ministries. She also enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and bridge.
She married Pete Risser in 1950. They enjoyed 63 years together before his death in 2013. Norma was a devoted mother who leaves three children, Dennis (Jennifer) Risser from York, Pennsylvania, Gregory Risser from York, Pennsylvania, Diane (Mark) Keller from Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as three grandchildren – Caitlin Keller, Katherine Risser, and Daniel Risser. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie Mollet. She will be dearly missed by all.
A private graveside service is being planned at Ashland Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at swan-law.com
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