Norma Irene Ottensmeier
July 23, 1942 — November 19, 2009
Norma Irene (Heimann) Ottensmeier, age 67, of Granville died November 19, 2009, in her home, embraced by her husband and two daughters.
Norma was born July 23, 1942, in Damiansville, IL, to Louis and Nora (Horstmann) Heimann, who both preceded her in death. Norma is also preceded in death by her brother Lester Heimann.
Norma received her Bachelors of Science in Education degree from Southern Illinois University in 1971, and her Masters of Arts in Speech Communications from SIU in 1993. She retired in 2002 from the Central Community High School, in Breese, IL, where she served as librarian for 18 years.
Norma was an avid reader, gardener, loved to play cards, and took great delight in her grandchildren Emily and Paul.
Norma is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ralph; children Dawn Ottensmeier and Lisa (Brian) Crock, and seven siblings.
Norma was a blessing to all who knew her kind and generous ways. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A private memorial Mass is planned. Contributions in Norma's memory may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark, OH 43055.