Norma Jean Busche Partridge

Norma Jean Partridge, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Born on November 22, 1933 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Frieda (Schlaudroff) Busche. Norma retired as a secretary with State Farm Insurance after 18 years and was previously employed with JJR Corporation. She was a lifelong member at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and also volunteered at Parkview Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Roger) Kuehnert of Fort Wayne; sons, Ronald (Kathy) Partridge and Todd Partridge, both of Fort Wayne, Tobe (Diane) Partridge Jr. of Midland, TX, Scott Partridge of Murrieta, CA, and David Partridge of Culver, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Tobe Partridge Sr.; son, Steven Partridge; and brothers, Richard and Robert Busche. Funeral Service will be at 11:00am on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be from 3-8pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road., Fort Wayne. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the church or to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.