Norma Ellen Happel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 31, 2021, at the age of 92, Norma Ellen Happel in Waverly, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Ellen Happel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Alfred; her brother Jack Hanna; and her siblings-in-law, Richard (Lois Happel), Paul (Kathy Happel), Helen (Jim Jorgensen), George and Elaine.

She is survived by: her sons, Larry, Charles and Joel; her aunt Dot; her nieces, Marsha and Janet Hanna; her siblings-in-law, Dorothy Hanna of Manly and Lester Happel (Alma) of Cedar Rapids; and also, Dorothy Martin of Clermont, Larry of Pella, Charles (Anne) of Whitefish and Joel (Susan Oltrogge) of Ankeny.

She and Alfred spent nearly every moment together in retirement until they were separated by the global pandemic.

Memorials in her name can be designated for Hope Ministries of Des Moines or the American Parkinson Disease Association, organizations intended to reduce suffering and assist others in building better lives as she believed Christ calls all to do.