Norman E. Then

Norman Edward Then age 91 of Arbor Vitae died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday 1/4/2026 at Seasons of Life Hospice. Born on June 16, 1934, in Chicago Illinois, the son of Edward and Edna Then.

“Normie,” as he was fondly called, was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion in Woodruff. He was an avid fisherman and loved boating with family and friends especially at his previous home in St. Germain. In later years, he enjoyed nature at his Arbor Vitae home, especially the albino deer and squirrel… and loved his birds!

Norm was a true family man, loving God, his Country, and his beloved wife Jan of 70 years. He will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him. He was the cherished father of: Ellen (Richard) Hurt, Edward Then Sr. (Grace Koskey, significant other), Lauren (Kevin) Hughes, Michael (Sharon) Then; Precious grandfather….”Poppy” to: Edward Then Jr. (Lauren) Then, Kristin (Reid) Conklen, Phillip Cazares ( Elvis Pinto, significant other), Joshua (Virginia) Then, Daniel (Taylor) Hurt, Michael Cazares; Loving great grandfather…”Poppy” to: Natalie and Madeline Then, Tyler and Elizabeth Conklen, Nora, Joshua Norman (JJ) , and Thomas Then.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Norman may be made to St. Jude’s.