Norman Fuller

Norman Henry William Fuller, son of Henry and Charlotte (Scheiding) Fuller, was born on April 22, 1921, in Hubbell, Nebraska. He passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 87. Growing up, Norman lived in and attended school in both Hubbell, Nebraska and Corning, Missouri. He enlisted in the Army on July 31, 1942. He served until January 1946. On February 17, 1946, Norman was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Peters in Corning, Missouri. After their marriage, the couple resided in Fairfax, Missouri and later moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. Norman worked as a painter from 1946 to 1948, a farmer from 1948 to 1955, a school custodian from 1956-1961, a truck driver from 1962-1964, a Shenandoah police officer from 1964 to 1966, and a maintenance engineer for the Tall Corn Motel from 1966 to 1983 at which time he retired. He was a member of Amvets and the Shenandoah First Baptist Church. In his spare time, Norman enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, dancing, cooking and pitching horseshoes. Norman is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harvey Fuller; sister, Lorene Fuller and son, Bruce Fuller. Survivors include his wife, Mary Fuller of the ...[more]

View Full Online Obituary and Tributes

e; sister, Ella Riley of Essex; brother, George Fuller of St. Joseph, MO; his children, Gary and Sue Fuller of Shenandoah, Larry and Marci Fuller of Thayer, MO, Lynnette Fuller of Shenandoah, Marcia and Dean Driskell of Farragut and Tim and Jan Fuller of Shenandoah; 17 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Claude Westerfield. Musical selections were "Beyond the Sunset" and "Just As I Am". Soloist, Glen Sheirbon, was accompanied by Margaret Woods. Attending the memory register were Elaine Dickerson and Marge Sheirbon. Ushers were David Riley and Paul Riley. Caring for flowers were Jeanette Martin, Carolyn Oldham, Trisha Coffman, Becky Roberts, Robin Brannen, Tracy Coltrain, Audrey Little, JoLetta Johnson, Katie Swanson, Amy Zwickle and Shannon Taylor. Honorary casket bearers were "All of Norman's Close Friends ". Casket bearers were Greg Fuller, Joshua N. Fuller, Mark Ross, Jeremiah Fuller, Mike Driskell, Bill Fuller and Gary Driskell. Military Rites were given by American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah, Iowa. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials are being directed to the family or First Baptist Church. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com