William Paul Glaubke

Willi P. Glaubke “OPA”, age 88, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on March 13th, 2019 in Barco, NC. Born February 11th, 1931 in Germany. He moved his family to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and finally to Norfolk, VA. Opa was a master carpenter who loved story telling, gardening, cooking, the Moose Lodge, and most of all his wife Helga, who preceded him in death, along with one of their sons, Andre (Laura), and one of their grandsons, Robert Jr.. Willi is survived by his sons: Jorg (Melinda), Achim (Lynn), Hank (Vicki), Eddie (Donna), and Robert (Amy); as well as 11 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, with more on the way. A graveside service is scheduled for 11am Friday, March 29th, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, with a family gathering at Jorg and Mindy’s to follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Department with “flower fund” in the memo line sent to : 100 Brooke Avenue Norfolk,VA 23510.