Norman George Poppe

Norman was born on February 15, 1935, to John Poppe and Hulda Johnson. He graduated from DeWitt High School in 1953 and went on to attend Coyne Electrical School and DeVry Technical School in Chicago, where he studied for 11 months.

During the Korean War, Norman volunteered for the draft and proudly served two years in the military near Fort Bliss, Texas, helping train nike missile crews. Following his military service, he returned home and farmed his parents' farm near McCausland for two years.

Norman later began a career with MidAmerican Energy. He worked at the Riverside Power Plant for 32 years as a control room operator, retiring at the age of 57.

Retirement gave him the opportunity to enjoy traveling, exploring the western states and visiting the Caribbean.

He is survived by his children, Karen Holy and Gene Poppe; three grandchildren, Chad, Danielle and Angela; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Poppe; and brother Wilbert Poppe.