Norman Kjome

Norm Kjome, age 83, of Austin, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. Norm was born October 24, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1947. On December 22, 1950 he married Bonnie Espey in Meridian, Mississippi while stationed at Kiester Field Air Force Base in Biloxi. Norm was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin, the American Legion, and the Elks. He enjoyed golfing, hand ball, cross country skiing, drives along the Mississippi River and especially time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Debbie (Ron) Ferch; sons, Todd (Carmen), Kurt (Dionne), Craig (Shannon Judd); nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Carol Brady and Karen (Al) Liffengren; many special nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Eric; parents, Norman and Loretta; granddaughter, Alisa Ferch. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday at the Hormel Historic Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Service Information

Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4 St. NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Thursday, March 28 2013
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hormel Historic Home
208 4th Ave. NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, March 29 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1600 West Oakland Ave
Austin MN 55912

Service

Friday, March 29 2013
11:00 AM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1600 West Oakland Ave
Austin MN 55912